Tom Spencer

JANUARY 20, 2023

Consulting is one of the most prestigious careers you can pursue upon graduation. Every year thousands flock to apply to top consulting firms such as McKinsey and Company, Bain and Company, and Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Without a doubt, a career in the management consulting industry comes with many short- and long-term benefits.

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JULY 30, 2022

The simplest way to make any career decision is to choose the career option that gives you the greatest progress toward your career and/or life goal. stock options) Most fun/exciting/satisfying However, many people get stuck on primary decision-making criteria when making the career choices that get them closer to their goals.

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 28, 2016

Do you need to have an MBA to break into McKinsey? The short answer is no – you do not have to have an MBA to break into McKinsey. Didn’t Michael Wolf, former Director of McKinsey’s Global Media & Entertainment Practice, do it with a BA in international politics from Columbia? McKinsey hires MBAs – it’s a fact.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Formal authority is very much linked to promotions, job titles, and traditional notions of career advancement. In client organizations, McKinsey consultants (and especially partners) wield enormous “power” despite not appearing on the client’s org chart, having no budget, and not having any decision-making authority whatsoever.

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DECEMBER 4, 2019

When I first started recruiting for consulting jobs, an interviewer at Bain shared a story (arguably a legend at this point) about how Bain (or it might have been McKinsey) was asked to advise Motorola on whether or not they should enter the mobile phone market. This would be a textbook strategy created by McKinsey, Bain or BCG.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 6, 2021

For prospective and current consultants alike, I want to highlight the reflections and career pathways taken by such consultants. That is an advanced speed in career progression unparalleled in most other industries. Additionally, it is always easier to stay in a career that you know than taking chances pivoting to a new career.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 27, 2023

If you are a recent graduate, the consulting industry offers a great way to get a head start in your career, and to hit the ground running from the outset. The industry understandably attracts high achievers who have big dreams, high hopes, and great expectations for how their professional careers will play out.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

I first learned of this approach to developing gravitas while at McKinsey. I watched how McKinsey partners interacted with brand new, first-time clients. At some point in the relationship, the client would open up and share more of their personal fears and hopes for their career within the business. First Name *. Last Name *.

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JANUARY 29, 2020

Some people get advantages in their career; meanwhile, others don’t. Some career advantages are unalterable and well documented by the empirical evidence. My former McKinsey clients used to marvel at how I could take their ideas (with their permission) and present it to the CEO as a “McKinsey recommendation.” Is it true?

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 18, 2023

Marketing consultants may work as freelancers, or as part of a digital agency (such as Slalom ), marketing agency (such as Ogilvy ), or larger firm that has digital and marketing capabilities (such as McKinsey Digital or BCG X ). A career in this field has the potential to be meaningful, high impact, and rewarding.

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Successful Independent Consulting

AUGUST 24, 2022

Some of us began our careers at consulting firms such as McKinsey or Deloitte. As we "go to market" or talk about ourselves, there are three main concepts to get across: Professional: We deliver services based on our expertise (often a license or credential), specialized skills or knowledge, or decades of experience.

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On the Brink Podcast

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Richard Medcalf describes himself as "what you get if you were to put a McKinsey consultant, a slightly unorthodox pastor and an entrepreneur into a blender." What we hope you'll take away from our discussion is how to build your own career and amplify your story.

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MARCH 31, 2022

Everyone starts their career as an individual contributor. As you progress in your career, your role shifts toward leading and managing others who do the work. When I had been at McKinsey for three years, they wanted me to stay to become an engagement manager. You’re hired to do “work.” Motivation is very similar.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

Jane was actually the very first person I ever worked with at McKinsey. Here’s more on her career path via the New York Times: Citigroup’s Fraser to Be First Woman to Lead a Big Wall Street Bank. If you want this kind of extreme career success, developing gravitas is essential. I am beyond thrilled for her. First Name *.

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AUGUST 21, 2019

Ever since working at McKinsey, I’ve been fascinated by the financial services industry. Risk” issues also exist when it comes to managing your career. When you take a career path that’s well structured and popular (e.g., The income ranges for your entire career are also often known in advanced. personal satisfaction).

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The Consultants Peer Group

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Marvin Bower and James McKinsey, McKinsey & Co. Finally, Insider wrote about McKinsey cutting 2,000 jobs. So, do your career and yourself a favor, spend a couple minutes at www.imcusa.org , check out what members stand for, our Code of Ethics, and even the CMC®. We can’t argue they’re neutral in their advice.”

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 16, 2019

The excerpt above from the New York Times illustrates the strong reality of a career in consulting. That is, there is no one degree program that prepares graduates for this career ( How to Become, 2019 ). According to a New York Times article from 2000, more than half of the consultants at McKinsey & Company do not have an MBA.

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MAY 26, 2023

It actually follows the career of Mitt Romney, who worked at BCG, Bain and Bain Capital, but it gives an insider’s view of these firms as they were just starting. McKinsey Now almost 100 years old, McKinsey & Company is largely regarded as the godfather of management consulting.

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Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Are you one of our hyper-focused high schoolers that’s considering a career in business? Below is our list of top 10 Canadian schools for those hoping to launch a career in management consulting. McKinsey and BCG’s Montreal offices have particularly strong ties to McGill. Queen’s University .

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Steve Shu Consulting

OCTOBER 8, 2017

investigate careers at Digital McKinsey or BCG Digital Ventures). There are other modern, consultative models emerging. And the models don’t need to be exclusive. For example, you can see this in some of the digital agency like efforts (e.g.,investigate

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On the Brink

OCTOBER 6, 2020

According to Axios.com , more than 25% of women recently surveyed by McKinsey & Company and Lean In reported that they are considering "downshifting their careers or leaving the workforce entirely, as the coronavirus pandemic has intensified challenges many already faced at work." Are you ready for some distressing news?

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 31, 2020

According to Business Insider , the odds of getting hired by McKinsey & Company are less than 1%, although this is not unique to McKinsey. Use the experience to help you refine your job search, and keep in mind that management consulting is not the only way to pursue a successful career. Reading Time: 4 minutes.

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Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 5, 2017

McKinsey & Company. Yes, the great McKinsey has its headquarters in New York, located at 55 E 52nd St on the 21st Floor. Founded in 1926, McKinsey now has its largest global office in New York with more than 500 consultants. Drum roll… 1. The Boston Consulting Group. Booz Allen Hamilton.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2021

I’ve found that quite true in my career and in my personal life. At McKinsey, 90% of how I was perceived within the firm was based on 5% of the hours I worked (they occurred when I was presenting… and in particular, usually from just one slide in the whole deck). I learned to treasure the former and make repairs on the latter.

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Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 7, 2014

Management Consulting Booz Business Strategy consulting consulting careers Economics McKinsey' Is Booze Muhkidney hiring?

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CaseInterview.com

APRIL 29, 2019

About McKinsey. McKinsey Careers. McKinsey Problem Solving Test. Case Interview.com Resources: Definitive Guide to the McKinsey Problem Solving Test. McKinsey Problem Solving Test Example Question and Answer. McKinsey PST Score. Example Tests from McKinsey: Practice Test A. McKinsey Interview.

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JUNE 18, 2018

When I mentor people, they often ask me for my thoughts about specific career choices they are considering. 1) How do I succeed in a pre-structured career path (e.g., This is the crux of most people’s discomfort with forging their own career paths in life. Invariably, the questions fall into two categories.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 31, 2021

Consulting is an exciting career opportunity that offers graduates the chance to use their critical thinking skills, creativity, and past knowledge. When looking at consulting as a potential career, it is worth exploring the specific types of consulting available. It is demanding, but immensely rewarding. IT / Tech Consultants.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 3, 2023

This will give you a chance to develop these core skills and knowledge that are necessary for a career in consulting, and it will also make you a more competitive candidate when you apply for consulting internships and jobs. For instance, McKinsey is known to place a particularly strong emphasis on personal impact and leadership.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020

The larger firms like Bain, BCG, and McKinsey kept their promises. Contact your career services office, not only to see what firms are planning, but to begin preparing if your job gets pulled. The consequences of not preparing could hurt your career in the short term, and have you living back home. Have a backup plan.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

In this short post, we will briefly explore how consulting firms work, the hierarchy within firms, the main types of firms, and a few ways to learn more about a particular firm as you chart your career path, prepare your applications, and get ready to matriculate into the consulting industry. How do Consulting Firms Work?

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FEBRUARY 4, 2023

In my first year at McKinsey, I called “in” one of the partners regarding something he said that was hurtful to another first-year consultant. How to Live an Amazing Life – Sign Up for Free Tips and Strategies for your Career and Life. 2) the behavior is having a negative impact on others. Comment below to let me know.

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DECEMBER 4, 2019

The same is true when it comes to developing career and life skills. All of the top consulting firms base their professional career development around this principle. At McKinsey, just as I got comfortable with a particular kind of skill, my engagement manager would give me new harder work that I had never done before.

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AUGUST 17, 2021

One of the very first training classes that I had in my first few months at McKinsey was on… you guessed it… public speaking. Over my career, I’ve given well over 150 paid speeches and have spoken at Harvard, MIT, Oxford, and many other venues. One of the five most useful classes I took at Stanford was on public speaking.

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DECEMBER 4, 2019

I recently wrote an article about the difference between Planned vs. Emergent Career Strategies. The career plan is one you create at the beginning of your career when you have the least amount of information. The emergent strategy sometimes reveals itself in the process of pursuing the original career plan. Not at all.

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JANUARY 31, 2022

This could be a family culture, a regional culture (Wall Street, Silicon Valley), or an organizational culture (Yale, McKinsey). Just something to think about… How to Live an Amazing Life – Sign Up for Free Tips and Strategies for your Career and Life. If you see elitism in this way, it’s incredibly liberating. First Name *.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2019

It applies not only to how you serve clients as a consultant but also how you manage your own career. As it applies to you and your career, it is a particular skill that you possess that is unusually strong (relative to others) and uncommon. So, how does this apply to your clients and your career? Life is easier.

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