Tom Spencer

MAY 23, 2020

Case interviews can be a hurdle or stepping stone at the beginning of your consulting career. The interview tests your problem solving ability, communication skills, composure and interpersonal skills. There is some consensus that a minimum of 15 cases will provide a solid foundation to tackle the interview.

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CaseInterview.com

MARCH 3, 2021

Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about how to handle case interviews via video conference. While video conference case interviews weren’t unheard of before, they are much more common right now. It allows the interviewer to see and hear you clearly. Technical Setup. Having a good technical setup is crucial.

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Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

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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CaseInterview.com

MAY 6, 2020

Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about how to handle case interviews via video conference. While video conference case interviews weren’t unheard of before, they are much more common right now. It allows the interviewer to see and hear you clearly. Technical Setup. Having a good technical setup is crucial.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

When I am contacted by candidates who have made it through the case interview process with a successful offer, often I get emails like the one below with tips for those still interviewing. I can confidently say that LOMS is the best tool for developing your case interviewing skills. Learn how to use chosen tools.

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Case Interview Tools Interviews McKinsey 58

Management Consulted

MARCH 13, 2016

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. . This book is a fantastic guide to the case interview process, especially if you are interested in landing a position at McKinsey.

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Management Consulted

MAY 25, 2014

GALLUP CONSULTING INTERVIEWS AND CULTURE. SRI was founded in 1969 and its expertise in psychological research/interviews identified the “fit” of individuals is specific positions or roles in an organization. Interviewing – Call Centers – Non-consulting (create surveys/capture data/analyze data).

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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. Every year, consulting firms get hundreds of applications and the human resource team will select those who have the skills to communicate why they are a candidate worth taking a chance on. What should I expect?

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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. link] Li, Y.,

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

What separates your exposition about applying frameworks to case interviews (and life really!) Your video presentations made amply clear where a particular line of questioning is supposed to take you (what purpose drives the particular analysis), which dramatically changed how I approached cases. Additional Resources.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 13, 2019

What you will learn: Learn the basics of a case interview – what it is, how they are different from a regular job interview, who uses them, why they are used, and the types of case interview formats and the difference between them. Topics Covered: What is a Case Interview? Who Uses Case Interviews and Why?

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 1, 2013

Have an upcoming Oliver Wyman interview? In the meantime, Marsh & McLennan was creating Mercer; in 1975, Mercer was developed as the human resources consulting arm of Marsh & McLennan. Mercer Oliver Wyman continued to focus solely on human resources consulting, but not for long. KEY STATS FOR OLIVER WYMAN.

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

It focuses on generating more questions than answers, where the answers are not a stopping point but the beginning of further analysis. The Socratic method uses thought-provoking question-and-answer probing to promote learning. Hiring managers can apply this model to create a different dialogue with candidates in a modern-day organization.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 18, 2019

At consulting firms like McKinsey, you will receive a personal experience interview (or McKinsey PEI). Sometimes an entire interview is devoted to these types of questions. Other times, you will receive 10 - 15 minutes of these kinds of questions before you get a case interview. This is why the case interview exists.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

What separates your exposition about applying frameworks to case interviews (and life really!) Your video presentations made amply clear where a particular line of questioning is supposed to take you (what purpose drives the particular analysis), which dramatically changed how I approached cases. Additional Resources.

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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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CaseInterview.com

JULY 17, 2019

What follows is a report from a recent BCG Hire in Europe about the differences she saw in the BCG Europe offices recruiting and interviewing process. I have a fulltime job so was only able to practice one week prior to my first interview and 2 weeks prior to my subsequent interviews. Additional Resources.

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

What follows is an exchange of emails with a reader regarding synthesis is case interviews. Reader Email 1 of 3: Hi Victor, thanks to the LOMS program, I was able to learn just enough within a short time to pass my first ever case interview with McKinsey. You can only have three reasons. Thank you so much!

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 13, 2019

Following is a success story from a student that interviewed with four firms and got offers from both McKinsey and Bain. He reports on the interview process at these firms and shares the preparation method that contributed to his success. As for the interview process, there are some things I can tell you.

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Management Consulted

JULY 3, 2016

Economics (formerly ESMT Competition Analysis), based in Berlin, Germany. BATES WHITE INTERVIEWS & RECRUITING. Interviews at Bates White are tough and can get rigorous. The Consultant interview process takes from 2 weeks to 2 months. for 3 behavioral interviews and 2 case interviews. Bates White and E.CA

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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. I think you are doing an amazing job, as it helps lots of people to get similar information for preparing to case interviews. Ideal Interview Script. Success Story. Thanks a lot again!

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Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 6, 2015

Altman Vilandrie is headed up by a management team of 19 directors, including founders Roy Altman and Ed Vilandrie, a COO and a director of Human Resources. Altman Vilandrie offers 4 key project types to its clients: Strategy – Altman Vilandrie develops solutions to client’s problems based on comprehensive data analysis. Technology.

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Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Interviewing with NERA Economic Consulting? That of course, is a very broad generalization because, as we’ll talk about soon, NERA has 30+ practice areas ranging from bankruptcy to statistical sampling and analysis. With this experience comes a dedicated and creative approach to economic analysis. NERA ECONOMIC CONSULTING.

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Question: I have been following your blog at CaseInterview.com and using your video for my case interview practice. I did exactly this in one management consulting interview and got dinged -- the biggest feedback I received was I lacked creativity (which I intentionally suppressed to make sure that I was not jumping around).

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 13, 2019

What you will learn: Learn what skills you need to display in a case interview in order to impress your interviewer. The skills that they are looking for can differ between interview formats,types, and rounds. Topics Covered: Interviewer’s Mindset. How to Prep for Candidate-Led and Interviewer-Led Interviews.

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

I have been practising case interviews for over two months now, however, I always get a little tense when I am doing the cases. Please advise on how I could overcome the apparent nervousness and come across as calm during the other interviews. I had a query and needed your help on that. Here's why. Rule #1: Know your material.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 3, 2023

People advisory consulting is a field that involves helping organizations optimize their human resources and talent management practices. Build your skills: In addition to gaining relevant experience and networking, you should also focus on building your skills in areas such as data analysis, problem-solving, and communication.

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CaseInterview.com

JULY 23, 2019

I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your immense help, encouragement and guidance throughout my case interview preparation process. While going through the case interviews , I realized that I enjoyed them and most importantly, that this is something I could do well in. This often does not leave one with much time.

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Management Consulted

MARCH 9, 2014

The Advisory Board Company (NASDAQ: ABCO) is a professional services firm that offers resources to players who are mainly in the healthcare industry. THE ADVISORY BOARD COMPANY INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING. Interviewing at The Advisory Board Company is relatively straightforward, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy.

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Harmonious Workplaces

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Job seekers report on peer-support calls and during networking meetings that they have had their interviews postponed or canceled. Candidates who may have undergone two, three, or even six rounds of interviews may find that they must now wait to see if organizations actually fill the positions, much less whether they will have a job.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 25, 2019

Following are tips from a BCG new hire that you might find useful in your case interview prep. I would just like to thank you very much for the wonderful resources you have provided on your website. I had three rounds with two case interviews in each. My interviewers were extremely friendly, supportive and happy to assist.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 11, 2019

This caseinterview.com student sent me an email recently asking my advice on how they could practice and improve their performance in the problem-solving part of a case interview. First of all, many thanks for all your information and encouraging words on case interview preparation . the whole interview was done in 22 minutes.

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CaseInterview.com

MARCH 21, 2019

I recently received an email from a reader about being rejected by Boston Consulting Group and how he could have better answered the case interview question he was given to help him practice for his next interview with Bain. There is still a customer analysis, a competitor analysis, and a company analysis.

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CaseInterview.com

MARCH 21, 2019

I've had several requests to provide an example of a case involving the Capacity Change Framework as described in my case interview frameworks article. I did 60+ case interview questions and never saw this case even once. From an interviewer's point of view, this make this kind of case a bad one. Because the "answer" $5.99

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CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Reader's Email #1: I have been practicing cases for management consulting case interviews for more than a month using your videos and on your Look Over My Shoulder ® program. [ I received this email nearly a month ago, so in total this person has been practicing for nearly two months before the final round interview.

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 9, 2015

OC&C STRATEGY CONSULTANTS INTERVIEWS & CULTURE . This firm was birthed out of the frustration they both felt with their employer, who they believed devoted too much time to operational issues while neglecting strategic analysis. OC&C STRATEGY CONSULTANTS INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING .

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Question: Thanks to the material proposed on your website as well as to a lot of practice sessions with my friends (I don't have a business background), I managed to successfully pass my first round interview with BCG. You can often use a creative analysis to figure out which one is better. 2) Creativity in how to analyze a case.

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