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 ). There are many different case study examples online.
Harmonious Workplaces
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
In 2022, at the age of 46, I interviewed for a marketing executive position with a tool manufacturer. After five or so interviews, the hiring manager stated that they wanted a “digital native.” The interview ended. I interviewed with several members of the team, including the parent of one of the executives.
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Harmonious Workplaces
DECEMBER 5, 2023
When one speaks with business owners, executives, or recruiters, about and during the hiring process, the message has become more pointed post-Thanksgiving from “We’re not sure when we will make our decision” to “We’ll make a decision after the holidays.” You’ll be preparing and strategizing while others are in a state of pause. Hellgren, J.,
Tom Spencer
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
It turns out that preparing for case interviews is fairly similar to preparing for Taekwon-Do Competitions. Martial arts have taught me discipline and the ability to learn new things, while also striving to perfect what I already know, which I employ as I prepare for the case interviews. Learning Frameworks.
Management Consulted
JULY 10, 2016
The following 7 categories of people have 8 days left to apply at McKinsey for a full-time position (provided they finish their programs in 2017/2018): PhDs. It’s no secret McKinsey recruits PhD and APD level candidates, but the process is unique compared to the way the firm hires other candidates. Non-MBA Master’s.
Management Consulted
AUGUST 9, 2015
OC&C STRATEGY CONSULTANTS INTERVIEWS & CULTURE . Andy Anson (leader of England’s bid for the 2018 Football World Cup). OC&C STRATEGY CONSULTANTS INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING . If you pass this first screening round, you are usually invited onsite for 2 nd round interviews. Notable Alumni .
Tom Spencer
SEPTEMBER 1, 2018
With the 2018 application cycle in full swing for a number of top-tier consulting firms, many of my MD and PhD colleagues have been inquiring about how they can leave academia, if only for a few years, and pursue a career change in management consulting. Case Practice. Excelling in the Interview. Introduction.
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