Tom Spencer

JANUARY 27, 2023

Interviews at consulting firms are often broken down into 3 segments: Fit Interview (~10 mins) Case Interview (~30 mins) Questions and Answers (~5 mins) While the vast majority of content out there focuses on the case interview, it is worth pointing out that the fit interview should not be overlooked.

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Consulting Matters

AUGUST 25, 2022

Do you want to experience joy and ease as you grow your consulting and coaching business? What really turned my head about Jodee, both then and in this interview, is her natural positivity gift and how she leverages it to serve her clients better, create a business, and life that she loves and does it all with a spirit of grace and balance.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Job interviews can be nerve-wracking, but with proper preparation, you can significantly increase your chances of success. Whether you’re a fresh graduate or an experienced professional, thorough interview preparation is key to showcasing your skills, qualifications, and personality.

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Consulting Matters

APRIL 6, 2023

During his time at Disney, Simon was interviewed by a journalist and stated that he saw himself in 10-15 years as the President and CEO of the Walt Disney World Resort and eventually the Chairman and CEO of the Walt Disney Company. Use that experience and expertise to maximize your potential! Check out Simon's new book.

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Consulting Matters

APRIL 6, 2023

During his time at Disney, Simon was interviewed by a journalist and stated that he saw himself in 10-15 years as the President and CEO of the Walt Disney World Resort and eventually the Chairman and CEO of the Walt Disney Company. Use that experience and expertise to maximize your potential! Check out Simon's new book.

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LSA Global

APRIL 9, 2024

Virtual Interview Tips to Hire Top Talent: Unveiling the Secrets The benefits of virtual interviews have caused most employers to conduct initial interviews online, rather than in person to open up their talent pool, inject flexibility into the recruiting process, test candidates remote technical savvy, and reduce travel expenses.

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Consulting Matters

JUNE 22, 2023

Through her vivid explanations and personal journey, Sarah will empower you to harness the Enneagram's unique approach to understanding motives and behaviors in order to break free from your comfort zone and take big risks in your consulting and coaching journey.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 18, 2023

My team was responsible for analyzing the target market for a personal safety device. This project sparked my interest in marketing & sales consulting, and provided me with directly relevant experience that will help me to apply and interview for jobs in the industry.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Learning More About a Company – A Competitive Edge in Interviews In the competitive world of management consulting, a comprehensive understanding of a company can be a game-changer during the interview process.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

My personal experience as a graduate and now working for a consulting firm shows that you can build upon your initial college experience to launch a successful consulting career. The sole purpose of clubs is to provide students with practical experience through learning and relationship building.

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Buzzsprout

JANUARY 8, 2024

Asking your guests engaging questions is pivotal to the success of interview podcasts and helps differentiate your content from other shows. This guide breaks down how to come up with great questions so you can nail your interviews and keep listeners hooked. How did that experience affect the trajectory of your life?

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

You received an interview with a consulting firm! Management consulting interviews generally have two types of assessments, behavioral and casing. Behavioral interview questions help shed significant light on you as a candidate. I have been fortunate to have coached many peers through application and interview processes.

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Consulting Matters

OCTOBER 6, 2022

In this interview, you'll hear: A better way to network that builds authentic relationships, regardless of your personality type. And if you need help as Vern did on how to describe the unique value of what he does and create a website experience that reflects that value, I would love to help you.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 3, 2023

Gain relevant experience: Many employers look for candidates with relevant experience, such as internships or part-time jobs in HR or consulting. This can be a great way to gain practical experience and build your skills. This can be a great way to gain practical experience and build your skills.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Acing the Fit Interview: Strategy and Approach Motivation Questions Effective Storytelling Finessing Negative Stories In the last article of this series, you will learn about complex questions designed to trip up even the best of candidates. All the best with your fit interview preparation! Tell me about your biggest recent failure.”

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Strategic Planning and Management Insights

MARCH 5, 2024

In this episode, Anthony Taylor interviews Kristina Fusella about the value of working with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to drive innovation, employee engagement, and business success. Your greatest asset is your people; investing in them is also investing in your growth.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Gain relevant experience Many employers look for candidates with relevant experience, such as internships or part-time jobs in product design. This can be a great way to gain practical experience and build your portfolio. You can also gain experience by participating in design competitions or working on personal projects.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Acing the Fit Interview: Strategy and Approach Motivation Questions Effective Storytelling Finessing Negative Stories In the third article of this series, you will learn about personal experience questions that demand a different approach from motivation questions.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Prior to Accenture offering me a position, one of my interviewers asked me “what attracted you to consulting?”. This is a common question in consulting interviews, and it is one that usually throws people off. I strongly believe in authenticity, preparing ahead, and applying personal experience and skills in every interview question.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 15, 2020

When you walk into an interview, even before you speak, shake hands or talk through your resume, something else is doing a lot of talking in your behalf: your appearance. Consequently, it can play an enormous role in whether you receive a job offer, invitations to networking events, and access to other personal and professional opportunities.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 11, 2022

So, you recently graduated high school, got into a top school, and now suddenly you are bombarded with talk about internships, clubs, top firms, consulting interviews, and more. One benefit of being a freshman is that people expect you to be curious about the different career paths and experiences ahead of you.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 8, 2022

As the number of experienced hires have increased during the pandemic and I personally made this transition twice during my career, below I’ll share my thoughts on how to think about this route to help you make sense of this process and plan your approach. Interview process and preparation. Finding the right opportunity.

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The Management Centre

AUGUST 10, 2020

In our coaching practice and on our personal effectiveness programmes we often help people who are getting ready for interviews. These could be interviews for new jobs, or meetings with new supporters, or pitches. Why we need to make an impact in interviews. Interviews are tough. Interviews are tough.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 11, 2021

It seems like coaching is a necessary part of the consulting interview prep process and without it you don’t have a chance of getting an offer. A coach can be a peer who is prepping for consulting interviews, a person willing to offer their time who has a consulting job, or someone who does coaching full time. got an offer).

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Consulting Matters

JULY 7, 2022

Today, I'm chatting with one of my favorite executives of all time, Jim MacPhee, recently retired Chief Operating Officer and self-proclaimed Experience Steward for Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts. All your experiences, obvious or not, add to your greater purpose and work as a leader. This interview is THAT powerful.

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Consulting Matters

JULY 21, 2022

I wanted Mark on the show as part of my "favorite executive series of all time" because I wanted him to share how he continued to use his sage archetype gifts as a C-Suite executive, which is usually comprised of more visionary/warrior types like former Disney COO Jim MacPhee who I interviewed in ep 40. If so, check out my services: [link].

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Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 7, 2019

The traditional route is to apply and go through the standard interview process as an MBA summer intern or post-MBA consultant. Now, there are a lot of variables in play – which firm in which industry you are coming from and which role in which specific office you are moving to – which can make for unique experiences.

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Girard Training Solutions

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Today, on Management Development Unlocked, Eric interviews success coach Nathalie Pincham. In this episode, you’ll hear: How Nathalie Pincham defines a high achiever and its impact on her personal and professional journeys. Why sharing your experience can help others connect and empathize with you.

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CaseInterview.com

MARCH 3, 2021

Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about how to handle case interviews via video conference. While video conference case interviews weren’t unheard of before, they are much more common right now. It allows the interviewer to see and hear you clearly. Technical Setup. Having a good technical setup is crucial.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 13, 2019

You get to your McKinsey case interview. In one of these internal analyses, firms like McKinsey discovered that the consultants that clients liked the least, often had perfect performances during their case interviews years prior. For McKinsey specifically, this is called the “ Personal Experience Interview.”.

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Granite Leadership Strategies

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Out of all those resumes, you only find a few candidates you want to call for an interview. Once you conduct all the interviews, you are not impressed with any of the candidates, but you are forced to decide because you need to hire someone for the position right now, or so you think. You receive a slew of resumes or applications.

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Consulting Matters

MAY 13, 2021

He had a "wow moment," realizing he could advise outside his industry based on his experience. My experience is that everyone wants to grow, but not everyone is willing to pay the price for growth. Typically, you're coaching the younger version of yourself because you have more experience. The second interview is a CV.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 17, 2021

One of the recruiters metaphorically described ‘being yourself’ as promoting a personal brand. Not everyone is fully aware of their personal interests, strengths, weaknesses and goals. Self-reflection means observing yourself by looking back to past experiences, behaviours, feelings and choices. What is self-reflection?

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Chad Barr

MAY 3, 2023

I consider it a game-changer in both personal and professional spheres. Example #3: Get Interviewed by World-Class Interviewers ChatGPT can act as an interviewer, asking thought-provoking questions in your areas of knowledge to enable you to showcase your expertise. How are you using this amazing tool?

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Markovitz Consulting

APRIL 14, 2020

We’re all engaged in a massive experiment we didn’t plan on running: what happens when we make our employees work remotely? The scientific mindset—whether you call it Kata, or Plan-Do-Check-Act, or something else—directs you to first make a hypothesis, then run the experiment, and then check the results.

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Consulting Matters

JULY 14, 2022

Next steps: Subscribe to the blog because I will keep bringing your interviews and episodes to help you connect with your ideal client. Related Blog, Video, or Podcast Episode: Front-Line To C-Suite | Inside The Heart and Mind of Former Disney COO and Experience Steward Jim MacPhee. Sarah is fun and real. So get ready!

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Management Consulted

JUNE 26, 2016

Today, we continue Part 2 (see Part 1 here ) of our interview with Charlie, an experienced Harvard grad who took an unusual path into healthcare consulting, yet leveraged his experience and hard prep work into an offer at Putnam. And so when I ask questions during an interview, I can ask “What’s the size of your firm?

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