Tom Spencer

MARCH 25, 2022

Through conversation, you can tap into a professional’s experiences, opinions, and network. Why you should reach out. It is a good time to reach out to others when you have questions about a specific role, industry, or company. So, you want to learn more about consulting, directly from a consultant.

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Successful Independent Consulting

AUGUST 16, 2017

"As an independent consultant, does it matter how I get paid?” being paid on a 1099 tax basis as a business instead of on a W-2 tax basis like a temp worker makes a huge difference to your profitability for two key reasons: You pay less tax. You save more for retirement. Here’s how I figured this out. Absolutely!

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

You received an interview with a consulting firm! Behavioral interview questions help shed significant light on you as a candidate. Examples of these questions could be something as simple as: Tell me about yourself? Tell me about an interest you have? Clearly identify the issue you were faced with.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

This difference can easily be seen if you were to give an industry report to an analyst and a partner in a consulting firm and ask both of them to give a summary and interpret the information. The 4 stages of this ladder (in order of progression) are: Unconscious incompetence – You don’t know what you don’t know.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Imagine this: you are three months away from graduating, and you have five job offers printed out and sitting in front of you on the table. Which one do you pick? If all else is equal, you pick the highest paying one, right? Or, do you pick the one that moves you to your dream city?

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 28, 2022

You’re being asked to solve a business challenge, while being assessed for an internship you really want … I feel the nerves already. Thankfully, by taking tangible steps you can be well prepared for your case interviews. From these videos you can get familiar with the format and process in which a case interview is done.

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Consulting Matters

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Bosses, colleagues and friends all questioned the wisdom of quitting his high-paying job and steady paycheck for the unknowns of starting his own consulting business. Dan is also a dear friend whom I have had the privilege of watching him turn his many ideas into profitable reality. Do you want to start or grow your own business?

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

If someone is willing to give you 20 minutes of their time, what is the most value you can extract from that conversation? I networked my way to an interview. I cold messaged over 200 people on LinkedIn and had 50+ conversations with current consultants. Here are 10 insights I gained from my journey.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

DECEMBER 18, 2023

You are not alone if you are on a quest for that perfect career or feel stuck in a rut. There is a saying that any road will get you where you are going if you don't know where you are going. There is a saying that any road will get you where you are going if you don't know where you are going.

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Consulting Matters

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Today, I want to connect more specifically with those building an organizational consulting or coaching practice not just because of the money but because they want to make a difference. I'm sure you have personally lived through those 70-hour workweeks that took you from your hobbies and time with your family.

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Consulting Matters

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

You have a meeting scheduled with someone who has expressed interest in doing work with you. In this article, I want to share you with practical tips on how to leverage this meeting towards establishing your credibility with your future client while positioning yourself to maximize your contribution AND compensation.

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Makarios Consulting

JANUARY 9, 2024

We can help you avoid a delegation trainwreck and ditch your delegation headtrash. To delegate effectively, you must carefully explain the task or assignment to your direct report. You might think this goes without saying, but the fact is, it all too often does go without saying – leaders fail to state what they want done!

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Action Plan

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Ever notice that you talk to yourself in statements that are often negative? Here are a few common ones I’ve heard from clients over the years: I can’t do that. I don’t know how. I don’t want to interrupt or bother people. I have heard all of these and more from clients. I don’t know how,” becomes, “I know how.”

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Tom Spencer

MAY 19, 2023

Recently, I had the opportunity to run an “Impact Workshop” that aimed to reflect on our role as advisors (“consultants”), explore our individual motivations, and agree on behaviors that reflect our role. In this article, I will share some of the key findings from the Impact Workshop with you. Or does it feel like compliance?

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Tom Spencer

JULY 8, 2022

As a management consultant at Accenture in South Africa, many students, graduates, and aspiring consultants ask me how they can maintain confidence throughout their consulting journey. Truth is, I am still trying to figure it out myself. You can start to regain your confidence in simple ways. This also happened to me.

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Clarity Consultants

DECEMBER 7, 2022

When you’re responsible for training or presenting information, it can be tempting to wing the presentation, mainly if you are working on a familiar topic. What You Need To Know About Your Students: . Can you accommodate them? . How many students do you anticipate taking the class? Who is the course geared toward? .

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The Management Centre

APRIL 9, 2024

Are you an aspiring manager? Do you feel the pull towards leadership? If you’re undecided whether a management role is the right move for you, then use this guide to help you work out your options. If you are ready, it’s crucial to reflect on whether management is truly the right path for you.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 7, 2021

The biggest difference between an internship at a consultancy and a “normal” internship is that, at the end of a consulting internship, if you perform well, you can expect a job offer. However, whether or not you get an offer depends on various factors. Preferably, you do them all at once and ASAP.

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The Consultants Peer Group

DECEMBER 18, 2023

I presented five problems associated with the commonly accepted ‘standard’ consulting proposal – the kind that can be found online with a simple search. Within the past month I was talking to a relative newcomer to the consulting profession. The smiling newcomer offered up, “Yes, I’ll send you a proposal.”

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Makarios Consulting

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

As a leader, you have the power to shorten the duration and intensity of the chaos and the mess. Look at the Roadmap It’s one thing to know the final destination you want to reach; it’s another entirely to understand the route that will take you there. By knowing what lies ahead, you can prepare for it. Here’s how!

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 20, 2019

In my last blog post I wrote about how new grads can navigate interview season when they finally receive a consulting interview they’re excited about. You can find the full article here. After this post was published, students reached out to me asking for examples of ‘fit’ questions. This isn’t a trick question!

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 17, 2021

If you get rejected from a job application, you may question why you got declined. Have you ever thought that a lack of self-awareness could be the reason? It can allow you to learn your authentic identity. One of the recruiters metaphorically described ‘being yourself’ as promoting a personal brand.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 2, 2020

It was only a few years ago that I began to realize its importance. To have a decent chance of receiving a return offer, it is crucial that you transition from the demeanor of a student towards that of a professional. Funnily enough, a big part of your manager’s job is to manage you. Here are 2 ways to manage yourself.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Know where you spend your time. In order to manage your money, you need to know how much is coming in and where it is going. In order to manage your money, you need to know how much is coming in and where it is going. Assuming 8 hours of sleep, you have 16 hours available to spend each day. Managing time is no different.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

APRIL 8, 2024

It can be productive, motivating you to innovate, or draining, leading to burnout. Why you need a workplace stress reduction strategy Managing long-term stress can lower your risk for conditions like heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure, and depression. One emotion that often defines work is stress. The good news?

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

In this environment, people may fear what others think of them. Keep things inclusive by asking questions, formal or not. Keep things inclusive by asking questions, formal or not. Although virtual meetings have become a norm of working life post COVID-19, there is much that still feels strange about them.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Whether it’s your first time on a new project, or a task you have done many times before, you will always have to balance the volume of work with the time available. If you are working in a new functional team serving unfamiliar clients in a new industry, then there will obviously be tasks that you have never encountered before.

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Makarios Consulting

DECEMBER 13, 2023

What the CEO did not say was “I want 50% of the revenue growth to come from new clients because we need to expand our customer base.” He did not ask for understanding or engage in conversation to ensure that the head of sales was aligned on all points with his expectations and goals. It was a delegation trainwreck. What happened?

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CaseInterview.com

MAY 26, 2023

What is Management Consulting A lot of people ask me, “What is management consulting exactly?”It’s Rather than addressing the operational angle of how to do it, we address the bigger question of what to do. Rather than addressing the operational angle of how to do it, we address the bigger question of what to do.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 21, 2022

The first time I attended a large financial institution’s information session at my university, I showed up in casual clothing and stood in the back of a sea of blue and black suits. The room became remarkably loud and I had no idea what people were discussing. I felt so out of place. Preparation. Research Key People.

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Chad Barr

JULY 6, 2022

Every week I have wonderful conversations and interviews with our clients. I just reflected on some of these conversations and decided to share with you the top four questions I was asked and my answers to these questions. Q: What are your clients’ top mistakes?

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 13, 2020

Over the past few weeks, I have observed people giving back to their communities by supporting local businesses, creating services to help job seekers, and sourcing medical equipment for front-line workers. Regardless, the goal of serving as a mentor is to maximize the value you provide to your mentees. How to become a mentor.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 22, 2022

But you should be excited about the opportunity to gain new knowledge, acquire great skills, and meet incredible people. Firstly, do your best to evaluate your summer commitments so that you can focus on your summer internship. Firstly, do your best to evaluate your summer commitments so that you can focus on your summer internship.

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The Management Centre

JULY 5, 2023

It stays put for days, maybe weeks, perhaps haunting you in the back of your mind whilst urgent and busy tasks take over. Then WHAM, it’s suddenly urgent as well as important and you have minimal time to work on it. Just like a monumental pyramid – the closer you are to it, the larger it seems. What could I look into?

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The Fearless Marketer

DECEMBER 30, 2021

A lot of marketing is like throwing a bunch of balls in the air and hoping they land exactly where you want. Your balls may include: Your marketing message, email promotions, online sales information, qualifying phone calls, social media, a marketing presentation, and the selling conversation. If so, ask for the business.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

In this article, we will look at some of the things I learned from my experience interning at a range of consulting firms this summer. Although networking is a widely cited element of success in the early stages of a career, I didn’t realise until recently how critical to success networking would be, or why. The power of networking.

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The Fearless Marketer

AUGUST 9, 2021

I have a question for you. Do you imagine that if you do good, effective marketing, that prospective clients will call you ready to do business with you? Look, I tried all of that stuff and flopped pretty spectacularly. And that’s how I fill my programs year-in and year-out.

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