Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

There are 3 soft skills in particular that I like to call the 3C’s of consulting: confidence, collaboration, and communication. Confidence The first soft skill that will aid you in your consulting career is confidence. Within the world of consulting, however, there isn’t always a right answer or solution to the problem at hand.

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Markovitz Consulting

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Recent research from the Boston Consulting Group confirms that employees can do better work when they’re liberated from much of the bureaucratic cruft that passes for daily management. According to BCG’s analysis , productivity at companies that have shifted to remote work has increased between 15% and 40%. Low-value travel?

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Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 23, 2017

Having a successful career in consulting requires sustained motivation. A sensible first step towards a consulting-career would be to understand whether you have what it takes to excel in consulting. Here is a list of six skills that will make a difference in your consulting career and ensure your long-term success.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 4, 2021

Ever since I started my undergraduate degree, I was keen on securing a job in strategy consulting. A few years at a top tier consulting firm will look fantastic on your CV and can open up many career opportunities. On top of that, travelling every week is a lot less romantic than it sounds. The pay and the reputation are great.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

While my martial arts journey has been long and difficult, it has also been rewarding and improved my professional life as a future consultant. In consulting, you must master certain frameworks before you move on to the next one. You too can achieve success in your consulting interviews. Performing and Executing.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 21, 2018

It was a very interesting experience, so in this post I will share what I learned, as well as talk about the role played by management consulting firms. At the same time, management consultants will generally be brought in to look at the viability of the business, from a strategic and operational perspective. In Canada and the U.S.,

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Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 19, 2020

We had a very difficult consulting class during the MBA program that was supposed to be very intense. It involved data analysis, teamwork, assignments, remote client-meetings, and traveling. The reason why I am writing about this is because the world of consulting is very stressful. Place your feet firmly on the ground.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 27, 2016

Consultants work on projects of varying lengths, and are often required to travel to work on site with the client. The specific tasks that a consultant undertakes will depend on which firm she works for, the project requirements, as well as her level of seniority and experience. Research and Analysis. (Source: Flickr ).

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Tom Spencer

JULY 7, 2018

Daryl Morey took the path less travelled, the path that began with academia and consultancy. Consultancy has the power to open doors where no doors are present. Morey’s tale is only one of the more unique and interesting paths taken by former consultants in the world today. Morey knew there was no point faking it.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 13, 2019

If you’re trying to get into consulting, it can be more than a little confusing trying to understand the various types of firms and their practices. In this post, you will learn about the 4 major types of consulting and the firms that are typically associated with them. Strategy Consulting. Implementation Consulting.

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 3, 2012

Last week we held an MC exclusive subscriber giveaway contest – entrants told us in 200 words or less how they became interested in consulting. The prize for best answer was a FREE Consulting Case Bank and The Consulting Bible 3rd edition – a HUGE giveaway – so we weren’t surprised when we heard from so many of you.

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Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Having a successful career in consulting requires sustained motivation. A sensible first step towards a consulting-career would be to understand whether you have what it takes to excel in consulting. Here is a list of six skills that will make a difference in your consulting career and ensure your long-term success.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 11, 2017

First and foremost I want to address the myth that all high achieving students have about consulting, “You need talent to be a consultant!”. Curiosity drives intuition and that’s exactly what consultants thrive on – Business Intuition. Consulting comes easy. So why choose a career in consulting? About 67.8%

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Management Consulted

MAY 25, 2014

GALLUP CONSULTING INTERVIEWS AND CULTURE. With a name that evokes the Wild Wild West, Gallup Consulting just sounds like a fun place to work. Enjoy reading about the dynamic history and impressive practices of Gallup Consulting. KEY STATS FOR GALLUP CONSULTING. Gallup Consulting Website. GALLUP CONSULTING HISTORY.

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Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

NERA ECONOMIC CONSULTING. Interviewing with NERA Economic Consulting? In fact, if you look at a list of top 20 consulting firms, NERA won’t be on it. That being said, NERA is still a major player in the consulting industry and here’s why: NERA Economic Consulting is the top econom ic consulting firm, period.

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Harvard Business

MAY 31, 2018

I went with the pizza, but my lack of choices was annoying — so much so that, when I got home, I started looking into the data on health and travel for work. According to the Global Business Travel Association and American Express , Americans took more than 500 million domestic business trips in 2016.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 31, 2019

One of the more memorable parts of the consulting recruiting process was witnessing people attempting to network with consulting firms. Hence, I thought it would be helpful to highlight 6 pieces of tactical guidance for networking with consulting firms. Do Not Make the Conversation About How You Deserve Consulting.

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Consultant Ninja

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

Consultant Ninja. Management Consultant | Excel Jockey | Slide Monkey | Corporate Insurgent | One-Eyed Man in the Valley of the Blind Mckinsey | Bain | BCG | Booz | Oliver Wyman. Classic Consulting Quotes. Posted by Consultant Ninja. I am a strategy consultant at. Consulting. (88). Analysis. (40).

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 3, 2018

Most consulting firms are wrapping up their recruitment process for this year and offers have been sent out. The hard skills help you do the analysis, but once you’ve got an answer, you need client buy in. As a result, the consulting firms want to see strong soft skills demonstrated in the interviews. Communication.

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Consultant Ninja

MARCH 8, 2009

Consultant Ninja. Management Consultant | Excel Jockey | Slide Monkey | Corporate Insurgent | One-Eyed Man in the Valley of the Blind Mckinsey | Bain | BCG | Booz | Oliver Wyman. Posted by Consultant Ninja. Labels: Analysis , Consulting. I am a strategy consultant at. Consulting. (88). Analysis. (40).

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Management Consulted

MARCH 26, 2017

We just love bringing you good reads, and today our spotlight turns to top consulting firms in one of our favorite cities in the U.S. So here they are: The top 10 management consulting firms in the very global, very dynamic, always-changing District of Columbia! – Washington, DC.

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 9, 2015

OC&C STRATEGY CONSULTANTS INTERVIEWS & CULTURE . Today we continue our firm profile series with an in-depth review of OC&C Strategy Consultants. KEY STATS FOR OC&C STRATEGY CONSULTANTS . OC&C Strategy Consultants Website: [link]. OC&C Strategy Consultants Headquarters: Worldwide.

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Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 15, 2015

FTI CONSULTING INTERVIEWS & CULTURE. As consulting firms go, FTI Consulting is a newcomer – but at just over 30 years old, the firm has made impressive strides to become one of the most respected name in legal analysis and data-driven research to support major initiatives for law firms, banks and the majority of the Fortune 500.

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Comatch

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

More than ever, organizations are using independent experts and freelance management consultants to address critical challenges. In a recent webinar, I addressed some of the typical issues that arise when working with a freelance management consultant. Travel costs matter less than capabilities. . Here are the key insights. .

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Business Consulting Agency

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

There is also help available through business consulting services. Working with a business consultant can quickly shed light onto options, opportunities, and more. Speaking with a business consultant through consulting services can be very beneficial. Local Business Consulting. Google Paid Ad Consultant.

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CaseInterview.com

APRIL 30, 2019

Is it possible to balance work and life as a consultant? Consulting is a client business. Travel is hard on the lifestyle because you are just not at home. Many new consultants are not at all strategic about this as it relates to work life balance. Traveling to the client often involves just taking a taxi or Uber.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 16, 2021

If you are looking to get into consulting, there are several ways to gain experience during your graduate studies. You can take classes, enroll in the graduate consulting club, or volunteer for pro-bono consulting projects. First of all, you will most likely need to travel to a new school or company to give your presentation.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 25, 2019

We then spoke about how I could address these, how I had addressed past challenges and, in some way,it was an analysis of how I had used 'consulting thinking' to solve problems in the past. rather than interning during my summers, I had travelled, run projects overseas, etc.) So definitely embrace all your experiences.

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Management Consulted

JULY 2, 2017

Are you a consultant living in Boston? We bring to you the Top 10 consulting firms in Boston area and the MC reasons as to why they made it to this list. And then, there’s a sociological anomaly – a sub-group of people called the “Consultants.” Looking to move to Boston? Read away – and enjoy!

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Consultant Ninja

JULY 7, 2009

Consultant Ninja. Management Consultant | Excel Jockey | Slide Monkey | Corporate Insurgent | One-Eyed Man in the Valley of the Blind Mckinsey | Bain | BCG | Booz | Oliver Wyman. I remember in my undergrad days reading in the school paper about these students who spent their summer traveling all over the US protesting various causes.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 4, 2023

However, by adopting new online tools, organizations can improve efficiency by enabling smoother collaboration, more efficient information sharing, and reduced travel costs. Harnessing Artificial Intelligence Leveraging AI for data analysis can unlock valuable insights to facilitate informed decision-making and enhance stakeholder engagement.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 8, 2015

In consulting interviews, the interviewer is likely to ask questions based on your résumé with the aim of understanding your skills and experience. For more information on consulting interviews, please download “ The HUB’s Guide to Consulting Interviews “ ]. (Source: Flickr ).

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Killer Consultant

JANUARY 13, 2017

The original question was: What are good side projects for an aspiring management consultant? Project management in terms of the process of handling projects is a big part of doing the consulting work – it is not a very big part of getting a consulting job, though. Join a student consulting club/firm , if available.

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MishTalk

AUGUST 7, 2013

Trend Analysis. However, consumer spending has remained basically at that level since -- in the face of what are normally positive seasonal factors such as warmer weather, home improvement projects, and spring and summer travel. Consult your. Global Economic. Advertisers. Sitka Pacific. Recent Posts. Featured Links. Older Post.

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Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Beau approached us a few months ago to ask about breaking into consulting. He had the epiphany that consulting was his calling in life, and went searching for details – finding MC in the process. We’ve got your resume to go through, and as I gather you have a whole bunch of questions about consulting. Is that right?

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 11, 2016

As an interesting aside, Simon-Kucher recently went outside the box and tried something new in the industry: they developed an iPhone app to allow businesses to perform quick analysis and find easy solutions to everyday business problems. The word “partner” means something different at SImon-Kucher than it does at many other consulting firms.

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Ben de Haldevang

APRIL 15, 2019

We’re not talking about the direction of travel here, some broad sense of where strategic benefit might exist, that would hardly do. No, this requires deep competitor analysis, cost and revenue synergies to the $ and integration costs calculated to the cent.

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