Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Preparation. Good luck is when opportunity and preparation combine, and so before attending a networking session, it is important to be prepared. A little preparation can go a long way by giving you the ability to engage in deeper conversations and empowering you with a feeling of being prepared for the session.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 30, 2013

“Luck is not something you can mention in the presence of self-made men.” TODAY, over coffee with a friend at an alfresco cafe in Sydney, our conversation turned, as if by chance, to consider the nature of luck. 2(a) Prepare in Advance. “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.”

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

On top of regular life commitments, you also must spend time on preparing applications, practicing for interviews, and partaking in the interviews themselves. You are probably familiar with the advice that you should do intense directed preparation for case interviews, but the suggestion is worth repeating. Practice them in isolation.

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Johanna Rothman

OCTOBER 25, 2022

With any luck, you are better at identifying your emotions than I was then. With any luck, you are better at identifying your emotions than I was then. Preparation helped me a lot. You might not need as much preparation as I did. As managers, when we offer a job or a promotion, those emotions tend to be happy.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

That’s one reason why I attribute the chance of passing an interview largely to luck. However, you can take steps to minimize the impact of luck by intentionally building chemistry with the interviewer. You can’t control who you are interviewing with, their deep-rooted biases, or their mood. Building rapport through conversation.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 13, 2014

If you do, or know someone who does, then you’re in luck. We have prepared a guidebook that profiles the most prominent consulting firms in America. … But seriously, all jokes aside, we’re not entirely sure whether anyone who reads this blog has an interest in the American market.

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LSA Global

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Being a good new manager is not a matter of luck. When new managers falter, it is almost always due to a lack of management preparation and support. Two Solid Tips to Better Prepare New Managers. Don’t just look for a standard management training program, sign them up and think you’ve done your job in preparing them.

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The Management Centre

APRIL 9, 2024

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. In the non-profit sector we often consider management as the inevitable next step if we want to grow and progress in our career. Believe you me, your future team and self will thank you for it.

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LSA Global

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Whether you’re preparing the biggest presentation of your life, sending a routine email, facilitating a meeting , giving feedback, or any another type of communication, you must engage your audience or risk ‘failure to communicate.’ 97% Job Relevance. 98% Satisfaction. 165% Knowledge Gain. 91% Net Promoter Score.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 22, 2018

As it is close to nearly impossible to even receive an interview from these companies coming from a non-target school (only two students received an interview that year from my school), I really wanted this offer, and I had been preparing for weeks. And of course, there’s a heavy dose of luck with each step. Because of failure!

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CaseInterview.com

JULY 30, 2019

Below is a question from a CaseInterview.com student who has a question about a final round interview at Monitor Deloitte that was described to him as a “role play” interview about the best way to prepare for this kind of interview and my response with the answer to his question. Best of Luck. Thanks for your help! No, Thanks!

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Tom Spencer

MAY 20, 2022

Identifying a destination will help you work backwards to prepare yourself and identify your assets, your constraints, and the actions that you will need to take to make progress on the next stage of your adventure. However, if you asked them to predict their current job 5 years ago, most of them wouldn’t have been able to do it.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 25, 2019

Following is a success story I received from an BCG new hire who persevered after a McKinsey rejection, reinforcing the importance of preparation and perseverance in the case interview process. This year, I prepared for the interviews really well for 2 months, not less than 1 hour per day. Preparation really is important.

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Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

Theory and practice are combined to prepare staff for both growth and challenges. When pursuing a position at GP, be prepared for a behavior-based interviewing format. They are looking for detailed examples in your answers, so come prepared with specific success stories from your past experience! Interview Tips & Tricks.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 6, 2018

From asking several of my friends for advice, who have all had internships and job offers from the Big Three and Big Four consulting firms, it’s clear that there is a common denominator to their successes – preparation. Knowing in advance is half the preparation and will help you arrange your prep time around other commitments.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 25, 2019

Below is an email I received from a CaseInterview.com student that has final interviews with McKinsey and BCG coming up asking for advice on how to prepare for the final round and my response with the best way to prepare for MBB final round interviews. How should I prepare for this type of cases? Best of Luck!

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CaseInterview.com

JULY 23, 2019

Step one in preparing to be interviewed by Accenture is to get to know Accenture. Your goal at this stage: to show off your ability to think and solve on your feet and leave no doubt that you are prepared and ready for the job you are seeking. For more information on Accenture’s recruiting process click here. Additional Resources.

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CaseInterview.com

JULY 29, 2019

Recently I received a question from a CaseInterview.com student about how to prepare for a 2 nd round interview with Monitor Deloitte as well as how to prepare for a group interview (this student was told that their 2 nd round interview would also be in the group format). Additional Resources. Read Our Privacy Policy. No, Thanks!

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Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 28, 2016

We’re talking about the basics like 100% employer paid health, medical, and dental insurance, but also fun stuff like an onsite gym and fitness center, free healthy meals prepared by an on-site crew of chefs in their corporate cafeteria, subsidized daycare, employee scholarships, and, of course, major restaurant discounts.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

What luck to have come across your website a week before the final round ! Success Story: I wanted to THANK YOU for all the material that you have prepared and it significantly helped me in my career move. Here are a few success stories from readers that contain some useful tips for others pursuing a career with Bain. Thank you again.

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Markovitz Consulting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

I’m leading a one-day discussion for a group of companies in Denmark later this month, and in preparation I surveyed them about the state of their lean efforts. It’s all waste, and all time that could be spent doing far more productive work, but good luck getting agreement on the financial cost. Waste costs less in an office.

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

In my preparation I have used your video lectures, your mailing list for general advice, and MBA casebooks that can be found on the net for practice with friends. (I Question: First of all, I would like to thank you for all the materials you shared. It is extremely valuable, the best out there! My Reply: Take a look at the following video.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Because this is exactly what I'm going through now: I work in a top ad agency in [ European city ] and I'm in a middle of my preparation process for interviews in MBB. I would be happy to hear any suggestions in terms of approach to preparation process, books, resources, etc. Good luck and don't forget to practice a lot.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

Through research and experiences of my own, I have gathered insights into how to prepare for and succeed in the search for an internship. You get 30 seconds to prepare a response and then two minutes to address the virtual man through the webcam. This involves being asked questions by a virtual man. Teamwork skills are key.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 9, 2019

This means that you need to be prepared and arrive at the interview well practiced. It is easy to put a lot of pressure on yourself during interview season, especially when your classmates are receiving interviews for firms you’re interested in. Have patience though, your time will come and the wait will be worth it. You’re well on your way.

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Rod Burkert

AUGUST 1, 2018

Through a little bit of luck, timing, and diligence, my client now has a regular spot on a local TV program series. Here’s what it is costing him: His monthly interview preparation and recording time. Here’s what it is costing him: His monthly interview preparation and recording time. Prepared by someone he found on Fiverr.

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Johanna Rothman

APRIL 6, 2022

Be prepared to throw everything away after any given iteration. And I bet some of your senior leaders share his ignorance. So, here are the definitions you can point your leaders to, so they understand. Understand Timeboxes. I find timeboxes useful for focus and for finishing something inside of a relatively short time period.

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LSA Global

MARCH 22, 2022

Whether you’re preparing the biggest presentation of your life, sending a routine email, facilitating a meeting, debating a topic, or giving feedback, you must engage your audience or risk a ‘failure to communicate.’ Hope is not a strategy, luck is not a tactic, and great doesn’t happen by accident, it happens by design.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 9, 2019

So make sure you’re prepared to talk about how you fit in. So keep at it, and best of luck! Here are the top three things they’re looking for: 1. Intellectual Capability. Some firms, like the MBB (McKinsey, BCG and Bain) will go as far as requesting your GPA, test scores and the names of your undergraduate institutions.

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CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Notice how much time this person put into case interview preparation. The big reason I put together caseinterview.com was I thought the preparation process could be more efficient (but the time commitment I think is still quite high). I got offers from all six consulting firms I interviewed with in Toronto, including all Top 3 firms.

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LSA Global

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Preparation. Good luck in the follow-on race. Executive selling training professionals have lots of advice on how to sell to an executive when you have a half-hour on stage or in person. But here is an outline, minute by minute, of the points you should make in only a three-minute presentation to effectively sell to an executive.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 17, 2021

This networking – more like informational interviewing – is critical and serves a few key purposes as you are preparing and applying for jobs. Not all schools have a consulting club, extensive alumni networks in consulting firms, or recruiters that come to their campus looking for top applicants. Do you come from a non-target school?

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 2, 2019

Just as you prepare for the meeting, so will your boss. However, that’s not the only preparation required. We also discussed the fine balance that one needs to strike between improving fast and not nagging for feedback. In this article, we will explore how to get the best feedback and implement an improvement strategy.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 22, 2017

To get an internship though, it is important to know what to expect from the application process and crucial to prepare before it’s too late. Few internship schemes are as competitive as those offered by top management consulting firms – for many good reasons. Your salary will be more than decent.

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Thanks to your material and my hundreds of hours of preparation , I've been offered a post-MBA position in one of the big consulting firms (M/B/B) for their [ South American city ] Office. At the same time one of the big tech companies has offered me a position in Silicon Valley. Is this true? Thanks for any word that you can give me.

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

First, I wanted to thank you for the advice you gave in your 6 hour tutorials, and in all the great examples of cases you put on your website: - I only had one week to prepare the first round, and another week before the second round. For more information, see my video here: Consulting Internship Secrets Good luck!

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

I have aimed to enter the consulting industry as my career goal, and I have tried it once with a emerging consultancy, I got the chance to do my second case, but due to my lack of practice and the time limit of my preparation (I am now in my military service), I didn't get to the next round. And what would be your rationale for deciding this?

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