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How Taekwon-Do Prepared Me for Consulting Interviews

Tom Spencer

Flying leg break during a black belt test in 2016. It turns out that preparing for case interviews is fairly similar to preparing for Taekwon-Do Competitions. This goal setting with subtasks resembles the application and interview process, which also is a once-a-year opportunity. Learning Frameworks. Setting Goals.

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Conversation with L.E.K. Consulting

Tom Spencer

I recently had the opportunity to communicate with Janine Clifford, Recruitment & HR Manager at L.E.K. Our Partners are “hands on” throughout the case which provides Associates with early exposure and meaningful involvement on how the case is tracking. Janine Clifford: This varies depending upon the case. Consulting.

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Job Hub: CHG Healthcare Services Jobs and Culture

Management Consulted

Ranked 18th in Fortune Magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For (2016), what puts CGH Healthcare so ahead of the game? Interview online or through an employee referral (recommended). Interview Tips & Tricks. Finally, you’ll be called in for a final round interview in-office. Prepare for interviews.

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Conversation with A.T. Kearney

Tom Spencer

Tom: When is the next round of recruitment application deadlines? Kearney: In Australia, March & April 2016 will be the next undergrad deadlines. At MBA level, we recruit from B-schools in Europe and the US as well as locally – so deadlines vary accordingly. Tom: How many interview rounds are there? Tom: Does A.T.

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Conversation with Marakon

Tom Spencer

Alex Formstone is a Principal in Marakon ’s London office, and heads up recruiting in the UK for graduates and MBAs. I recently had the good fortune to talk briefly with Alex about his career, Marakon and its recruitment process. Tom: I assume that Marakon uses the case interview as part of its recruitment process?

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Conversation with IMS Consulting Group

Tom Spencer

We just finished this week, and will be re-advertising starting from September for 2016. Tom: Does IMS Consulting Group use the case interview as part of its recruitment process? How many interview rounds are there? Steph: We have one competency interview and two case interviews at the assessment centre.

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This Pharma Company Stays Innovative by Doing Two Things

Harvard Business

This is particularly the case in biopharmaceuticals, where turning molecules into medicines is notoriously fraught with risk, and failure. Roivant was addressing some sobering realities: In 2016, only 22 new drugs were approved by the U.S. For industries that depend on innovation, sustaining it is a constant challenge.

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