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Case Interview Foundations: 6 Types of Case Interviews

Management Consulted

So, after writing the perfect resume and cover letter, and preparing at least 6 Hero Stories, it’s time to face the music. Once you have been requested to come for an interview it won’t be just to discuss your GPA, background, or experience – that ends up being important, but only later. Brainteasers.

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Business Book Review: Case Interview Secrets

Management Consulted

In case interview prep, Victor Cheng has risen to a household name in the last 5 years, and his book Case Interview Secrets is one of our recommendations for those looking to break in to the industry. . It takes focused, specific preparation to ace your case interview. The primary case interview format.

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How to Get an Economic Consulting Job

Tom Spencer

The industry comprises global players like Analysis Group, Cornerstone Research, and Charles River Associates that help hundreds of clients each year with complex economic problems that often require a lot of expert-level testimony and data analysis. One area that is quite different for economic consulting is the interview phase.

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Analysis Group Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

ANALYSIS GROUP CONSULTING. Today, as we continue our firm profile series, we’ll be looking at Analysis Group. Founded in 1981, Analysis Group is one of the largest economic consulting firms in North America. KEY STATS FOR ANALYSIS GROUP. Analysis Group Website: www.analysisgroup.com . ANALYSIS GROUP HISTORY .

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Reader FAQ: The one-page resume rule, applying overseas, and why our phone number is unlisted

Management Consulted

We offer our time to paying clients for assistance with resume reviews (Power Half Hour), personalized networking advice (1-hour sessions), and Case Interview Prep (Prep Packages). Since October 2010, I’ve worked at Morgan Stanley in corporate reporting and analysis. Associate. Could you elaborate on that?

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Useful Software to Master Before Technical Consulting

Tom Spencer

“Cheaper” Computer Programming Languages Statistics Software Github Team Platforms The best way to know what exact software you might need to use in your future job is to ask during your interview or talk to current employees there. However, you can also accomplish a strong level of analysis in Excel or, if you have access to it, MATLAB.

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How Taekwon-Do Prepared Me for Consulting Interviews

Tom Spencer

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.