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The Consulting Interview: Skills That’ll Set You Apart

Tom Spencer

In this article, we’ll delve into the key skills assessed in a consulting interview , ranging from behavioral qualities and business analysis to exceptional communication skills. Logical Thinking The case interview is a trademark of consulting interviews, designed to assess your ability to think logically and strategically.

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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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Consulting 101: Preparing for Case Interviews

Tom Spencer

Case interviews can seem like a daunting task. Thankfully, by taking tangible steps you can be well prepared for your case interviews. In my opinion, a productive place to begin is to watch videos about the case interview. From these videos you can get familiar with the format and process in which a case interview is done.

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Case Interview Foundations: 6 Types of Case Interviews

Management Consulted

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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Coronavirus: Analysis, Conclusions & Takeaways

CaseInterview.com

With the media, stock markets, and social media going crazy over the topic, I spent a lot of time digging into the data to develop my own conclusions. When I’m not teaching about case interviews and working with clients, I volunteer and train as an emergency medical responder. This is known as a “ventilator.” Additional Resources.

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Four Basic Steps to Tackle the Case Interview

Tom Spencer

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! Develop, test and refine your assumptions. Be open and communicate with the interviewer throughout.

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How to Evaluate a Job Candidate’s Critical Thinking Skills in an Interview

Harvard Business

The oldest and still the most powerful tactic for fostering critical thinking is the Socratic method, developed over 2,400 years ago by Socrates, one of the founders of Western philosophy. It focuses on generating more questions than answers, where the answers are not a stopping point but the beginning of further analysis.