Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

So, a few minutes into your case interview, the recruiter slides a chart across the table and asks what you can tell from that particular exhibit. Hence, I would like to share some best practices for tackling these charts during a case interview. Tie those findings to the case and your analysis and interpret their implications.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

JUNE 5, 2023

This article explores these challenges and, more importantly, five practical strategies you can take to solve them. link] Cross-Cultural Strategy #1: Culturally Agile Leadership Leaders increasingly face cross-cultural differences working with diverse customers and employees. Environmental scanning. Scenario planning.

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Management Consulted

JANUARY 15, 2017

The firm does this by offering technology implementation services, as well as some tech advisory expertise and a little strategy work. The practice areas at Kalypso reflect the operational nature of consulting projects at the firm: Business & Innovation Strategy. The firm is headquartered in the Cleveland, Ohio area. Industries.

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 1, 2013

Oliver Wyman’s strategy consulting practice has made waves specifically in the financial services sector , and beyond as well. Now a subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan, Oliver Wyman is known to give MMC its strong reputation as experts over other insurance providers because of the firm’s focus on strategy. Website: [link].

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Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Interviewing with NERA Economic Consulting? While MBB’s main focus is strategy, economic consulting firms like NERA focus is on economics first and strategy second. . As you can see, the firm covers a much broader spectrum of practice areas than many of the core strategy consulting firms we profile. The key reason?

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Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 6, 2015

They describe themselves as “a unique, pure play communications and media strategy consulting group” and it seems as though they may be right about themselves. Altman Vilandrie offers 4 key project types to its clients: Strategy – Altman Vilandrie develops solutions to client’s problems based on comprehensive data analysis.

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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.” References Indeed & Glassdoor.

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 28, 2013

Booz & Company Interview and Culture. So you have a Booz & Company interview coming up, and you want to be the best candidate they see? He began by helping firms recruit competent executives, acquire new customers, and establish conducive office space. We want you to nail it. Organization and Change. Program Management.

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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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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 11, 2016

SIMON-KUCHER & PARTNERS INTERVIEWS & CULTURE. Though the firm’s background is exclusively in pricing, in more recent years it has been breaking into other practice areas such as strategy, marketing, and sales. Simon-Kucher & Partners is relatively small firm based in Bonn, Germany. SIMON-KUCHER & PARTNERS ORGANIZATION.

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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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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 2, 2016

Specializing in economic, financial and market analysis, specifically for cases in litigation, Cornerstone Research touts itself as the one player major law firms turn to when navigating the obstacle course that is the American and European legal systems. CORNERSTONE RESEARCH INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 24, 2019

Below is a success story and case interview preparation tips I received from a new Bain consultant who was recruited as an industry hire. After celebrating the Bain offer, I am finally debriefing you on my recruiting prep. My recruiting process was very traditional regarding case interview formats. Success Story.

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Management Consulted

MARCH 9, 2014

The Advisory Board Company serves a number of industries with memberships, but the overwhelming majority of the consulting services (strategy and implementation) are in the firm’s core healthcare space. THE ADVISORY BOARD COMPANY INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING. These interviews are usually held in the office. Industries.

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Management Consulted

MARCH 28, 2016

As for Booz & Company, it was purchased by PricewaterhouseCoopers and became Strategy& , a firm we covered in an earlier Firm Profile. Economic & Business Analysis. Intelligence & Operations Analysis. Organization & Strategy. Candidates will be interviewed on campus or over the phone.

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Management Consulted

MARCH 18, 2015

IMS HEALTH INTERVIEWS & CULTURE . A breakthrough occurred in 1979 when they introduced the Multinational Integrated Data Analysis (MIDAS) system. Consumer – as – payer strategies. Decision analysis. Market access strategies, market prioritization. Payer pricing and access strategies.

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Management Consulted

JULY 3, 2016

Bates White advises clients on case development and strategy, evaluating economic policies and changes with ease. Economics (formerly ESMT Competition Analysis), based in Berlin, Germany. BATES WHITE INTERVIEWS & RECRUITING. Interviews at Bates White are tough and can get rigorous. Bates White and E.CA

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Management Consulted

APRIL 11, 2016

THE BRATTLE GROUP INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING. Once the applications are received you can expect the following: 1 – Telephone interview – 30-45 minutes. 2 – Personal Interview – Usually panel interviews, first with experienced RAs, then with Associates and Principal in that order.

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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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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 31, 2020

To secure a final round interview at Bain, you would have to be in the top 3% of applicants for that office. According to 80,000 HOURS , there are more highly qualified people than there are jobs at top strategy consulting firms, and it is implausible to be more than 50% confident that you can get an offer regardless of how qualified you are.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 22, 2021

He is now employed at SpaceX as a Starlink Market Analysis Lead. When you are interviewing with consulting firms, what made you look at Boston Consulting Group compared to some other big firms or specialty firms? Look for those differences during the recruitment process to see where your best fit might be.

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Management Consulted

APRIL 20, 2014

” Here is one we got recently from John: A few months ago, I wrote you for advice in regards to resources I could use to prep for interviews in consulting. I really liked aspects of the industry, such as research and analysis; however, the career path was of no interest to me. Returned to the U.S.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 18, 2020

Since graduation, I have had the pleasure of working for both a boutique and a large strategy consulting firm and wanted to share my insights on the differences in: Undergraduate recruiting. Undergraduate recruiting. Oftentimes interviewers ask case questions based on their previous projects and industry experience.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

I vividly remember the last consulting interview during first-year MBA recruiting season. I had managed to get interviews with three firms but only made it past the first round with this final company. The recruiting coordinator mentioned she’d get back to me by the end of the day. I was tense. 5pm rolls by, no call….

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 14, 2020

The list goes on, but these are five core competencies that are sought after and tested for throughout the interview process. We relied on marketing professors to learn current market analysis techniques and tools, online retail platforms for data, and customer surveys to generate a majority of our insights. Ability to work with teams.

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Business Consulting Agency

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

This is where business consulting services shine, offering a wealth of benefits that help companies improve their operations, enhance their strategies, and ultimately achieve better results. Their expertise ensures that strategies are not just one-size-fits-all but are tailored to maximize competitive advantages.

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CaseInterview.com

MARCH 5, 2019

Junior consultants (recent college or MBA programs) fuel the collection and analysis of data. Some consulting firms recruit individuals quite early. Here are some of the top MBA programs that consulting firms recruit from, and the first-year consulting salary figures associated with these MBA programs.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 17, 2018

Before the recruiting process begins candidates work hard to polish their resumes, prepare for case interviews, gain professional experience, and participate in extracurricular activities to distinguish themselves from the rest. Image: Pexels.

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The Management Centre

APRIL 8, 2024

Chris Chadford, Learning and Development Manager at the Calico Group In this interview Chris Chadford, Learning and Development Manager at the Calico Group, shares his experience of developing managers so they have commercial, financial and innovation skills. Ultimately, enhancing those skills means we can have even more impact. What’s next?

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 14, 2020

Another time, an interviewer and I talked about Norman Doors near the office and that made the conversation much more memorable for both of us (Norman Doors are poorly designed doors that fail to convey whether the door requires a push or a pull action to open). The best-case scenario is to receive an invitation for an interview.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 13, 2020

For example, as a mentor you can provide detailed advice, offer to edit resumes, or provide mock interviews. When I was recruiting, my most memorable interaction with a mentor was when he referred me to other people he knew in his network. Recruiting is tough, regardless of profession or industry. Image: Pexels.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 7, 2015

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. What made you decide to pursue a career in strategy consulting? How do you work with clients?

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 23, 2018

Nor can they offer legitimacy: student consultants’ lack of experience and brand mean such engagements seldom contribute to decisive analysis or allow students to act as trusted advisors on critical decisions. At my previous management consulting firm, student consulting clubs are informally known as the “kiss of death” by recruiters.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 28, 2015

Tom: Cartesian provides consulting in strategy, execution and managed solutions to clients in the global communications, technology and digital media industries. Cartesian uses various software packages for analysis, one of which is called Alteryx, and the training teaches you the basics of the software. Adam Fraser: Yes, they do.

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CaseInterview.com

DECEMBER 4, 2019

When I first started recruiting for consulting jobs, an interviewer at Bain shared a story (arguably a legend at this point) about how Bain (or it might have been McKinsey) was asked to advise Motorola on whether or not they should enter the mobile phone market. This would be a textbook strategy created by McKinsey, Bain or BCG.

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 3, 2012

As we were looking through your responses, we realized you were answering as if you were in an interview – and that’s smart. These days, it pays to practice being in “interview mode” so you’re ready for the real thing – whether it’s networking with a neighbor at Starbucks or sitting in the hot seat.

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Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

If you’re in the same boat – wanting to break in, but without a strategy – check out what we have to say below, and feel free to sign up for a Power Half Hour. So I started searching for programs that consulting firms recruit from. Georgia Tech is a program that two firms recruit from that I would be interested in.

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