Tom Spencer

MARCH 18, 2022

One area that is quite different for economic consulting is the interview phase. While for management consulting you can expect a few behavioral questions followed by a business case, economic consultants favor different types of questions to determine whether you are a good fit. Pre-interview: Polish your Resume and Cover Letter.

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Management Consulted

MAY 30, 2019

The written case interview, a fearsome adaptation of the regular verbal case interview. The post 3 Tips for Written Case Interview appeared first on Management Consulted. It can strike fear into the hearts of interviewees, especially if you’re so close to landing an offer. Never fear!

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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. Please make sure to polish your shoes carefully before the interview. Reading Time: 4 minutes. Different aspects of improving your appearance are explored below.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 28, 2022

Almost every case interview across all consulting industries includes one specific section devoted to evaluating the interviewee’s ability to handle a mathematical problem. Firstly, it will allow you to receive feedback from your interviewer in case your method of finding the correct answer is incorrect.

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 15, 2017

We’re back this week with our one top tip for Bain case interviews. Watch as Jenny Rae highlights the differences between the Bain, BCG, and McKinsey approaches to a case, and what Bain specifically values in its candidates as they … Continued.

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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. With such a busy schedule, it can be tough to find a partner to practice cases with. The idea is simple: Identify aspects of the case interview that you are weak on (e.g.

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Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

If you missed Part 1, where we do a video walkthrough of a case structure, you can check that out here. The post Top 3 Tips for Case Interviews appeared first on Management Consulted. Welcome back to Part 2 of our new video series! Today, Jenny Rae (ex-Bain) and Lisa (ex-McKinsey) share their … Continued.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 8, 2021

Cracking a case can be a daunting task. As you prepare for your next consulting case interview, here are 4 quick tips that will help you to tackle any case. Remember, the interviewer may have additional information that they will only share if you ask! How would you get the data in a real case?

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Interviews. After going through a handful of interviews through referrals, direct reach out from HR/hiring team, and LinkedIn/company website applications I would categorize my interviews into three buckets: Corporate strategy. In terms of the interview process it followed the following steps: HR interview (fit).

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 21, 2014

” The question is in the forefront of interviewers’ minds throughout your whole interviewing process. In fact, if you nail the case interview, but are unable to convince them that you’ll be a good fit with the firm, you won’t be hired. Because of that, it is essential to prepare for fit interviews.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 10, 2022

There are many steps to take in preparing to apply and interview for a consulting position. If you are just starting out, you will find yourself editing your resume, preparing answers for experiential questions, and practicing business frameworks to use in the case interview. Rather, it can encompass the entire interview.

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Management Consulted

JUNE 8, 2014

The case study question is a fundamental portion of any consulting interview. When it comes to evaluating case studies, none of your other skills really matter. The bad news is that case study questions require a very particular way of thinking. Structure is everything when it comes to answer case study questions.

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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. Here are 5 tips that will put you on the right track to navigating the recruiting process: 1. Explore and ask questions. Use this to your advantage!

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Management Consulted

JULY 10, 2016

Once you’ve passed the resume screen, you’ll be invited in to a local office for a first round interview. Except this first round interview isn’t so much an interview, per se, but rather a written test. This is mostly a math test, and doesn’t have much to do with the case interview at all.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 13, 2019

“Case study interviews put you in the driver’s seat: you’re given a real business problem to work through and solve. The logical reasoning you use to work through the case is just as important as the conclusions you reach” ( The University of Sydney, 2019 ). What should I expect? Practice, practice, and practice.

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CaseInterview.com

JULY 29, 2021

If you “fail” at this vault, this interview, or this promotion, and you believe your identity = your accomplishments, then who are you? Years ago, I was helping a classmate practice for the case interview. In the middle of a practice case, the person was so stressed out that I asked: “What is 2 + 2?” First Name *.

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Management Consulted

MARCH 8, 2015

Now that you have a basic understanding of case interviews – you know their purpose, format, and structure – it’s time to move on to the meatier topics. Because of that, nailing the case interviews is a challenge. Top interviewers make use of a variety of tools that enable them to master the case interview.

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Interview Resources. Accenture Interview Question. Monitor Deloitte Role Play Interview. Monitor Deloitte 2nd Round Interview Prep. Monitor Deloitte Interview Tips for Experienced Hire. Roland Berger Presentation Interview. Case Interview Math Practice. Case Interview Secrets.

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Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Consulting firms rely heavily on case interviews to find the right candidate and, therefore, you should practice them – practice them well, start practicing them early (2-3 months prior to the interview), and then keep practicing them often. The 2 case interview styles are Interviewer-led and Interviewee-led cases.

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Management Consulting Prep

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

One of the most commonly asked questions in Consulting Case Interviews are Market Sizing and Guesstimate. But let’s get right into it, what are some simple tips and tricks that significantly boost up your performance? Read our Market Sizing & Guesstimate 101 article if you need some basic knowledge.

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CaseInterview.com

APRIL 29, 2019

Case Interview.com Resources: Definitive Guide to the McKinsey Problem Solving Test. McKinsey Problem Solving Test Top Tips. McKinsey Personal Experience Interview. McKinsey Personal Experience Interview. McKinsey Personal Experience Interview. McKinsey Interview. McKinsey Interviewer-Led Format.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

So, a few minutes into your case interview, the recruiter slides a chart across the table and asks what you can tell from that particular exhibit. The objective of the chart is to help you drive the case forward by approving or disapproving your hypothesis of the business problem. Knowing the exhibit. Structuring the delivery.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 9, 2019

So maybe you’ve gotten to the second round, maybe you’re still waiting to hear back, or maybe you’re hoping to interview again in the next recruitment cycle. Regardless of whichever bucket you fall into, it always helps to see things from the interviewers’ perspective. Here are the top three things they’re looking for: 1.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

You can generally tell whether you did well in an interview based on the connection you built with the interviewer. You have probably been in situations where an interview felt uneasy and awkward because of a lack of chemistry with the interviewer. The interview process is not a perfect system. Talk about them.

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Case Interview Math is about analyzing data to help you create an informed recommendation to solve a case. Often candidates without business backgrounds or first-timers of case interviews misunderstand the whole concept behind the case interview math. Tips for Success.

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Management Consulted

APRIL 3, 2016

As a prospective consultant, one of the things that can seem the most mysterious in the case study prep process is wondering what the interviewer is going to ask you next. Many of you have heard about interviewer-led and interviewee-led case interviews and are wondering how to approach each one appropriately.

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Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 8, 2015

Then you receive a call saying you’ve passed the first round and they want you to come in for an interview. Honestly, you successfully made it into one of the hardest interviews you’ll have in your life. The good news is that, with proper interview training and practice, you can successfully navigate this labyrinth.

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Chad Barr

AUGUST 16, 2023

Include real-life examples and case studies to illustrate the potential impact. Discuss SEO, user experience, and conversion optimization, with actionable tips that your audience can apply. Day 4: Thought Leader Thursday Interviews with Industry Experts Conduct interviews with influential coaches, consultants, or corporate advisors.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 4, 2019

Is a job in consulting really what you expect it will be when you are a student, knee-deep in case prep and coffee chats? He shares some thoughts on his first months as a strategy consultant, and gives a few tips on how to make the most out of your business school time – beyond the hours of case prep. Any highs or lows?

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Tom Spencer

MAY 10, 2021

Many candidates spend numerous hours perfecting their resumes, preparing for case and technical interviews, and crafting their fit story. Conducting due diligence on the company you are interviewing for will help you build rapport with the interviewer, learn the firm’s culture and values, and showcase that you did your homework.

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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. First Step: Getting the Interview. Or in the case of a former management consultant, you want to experience different industries or functional capabilities. This was true for me as well.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 6, 2018

This post will mainly focus on introducing the case interview format, and an overview of several key formats that are typically used. No, there are different formats for the case interview, in other words different setups. The standard format is a one-on-one case interview. The interviewer would say. ‘Oh,

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 5, 2019

It’s now January, and as the MBA internship recruitment season shifts into full gear, here are some tips from someone who went through the consulting recruitment process last year. Note: These tips are geared towards MBA1s, but are applicable to anyone interviewing with consulting firms.). Rule #1: Have a solid pitch.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 5, 2019

Today I’m going to talk about a very important aspect of the case interview, which is your conclusion to the case problem. As a result, getting your conclusion right is incredibly important and I’ve got four great tips that are going to help you end on a strong note. Tip number two, always use data supported arguments.

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Consulting Matters

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

An empath is someone with an extremely reactive neurological system which causes them to absorb both the positive and stressful energies around them. I'm an Empath. I didn't realize I was an empath for a long time. I started to suspect that I was when I was presenting some difficult feedback to a client about their sales practices.

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Management Consulted

JULY 8, 2013

Additionally, if you’d like to keep working with us on 1:1 interview prep, you receive a discount on one of our interview packages. In one day with you, we are going to give you a TON of insider info, practice tips and practical demonstrations so you can ace your interviews! Structuring the fit interview.

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CaseInterview.com

MAY 22, 2019

Here is apractice tip from a CaseInterview.com student about how to practice cases in everyday life. This is a great tip and one I used myself when I was preparing for the case interview and one, I highly recommend. I wanted to share a tip that really helped me with the process. Success Story. “I

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