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Consulting Case Interviews at Non-Consulting Firms

Tom Spencer

Consulting-style case interviews are highly effective, and the same format is being adopted more and more widely. The major consultancies have converged on a largely identical interview style, precisely because it excels in picking out the most genuinely capable candidates from the huge pools of applications received. Key Differences.

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Deep Dive into Customer Segmentation (Part 1 of 2)

Tom Spencer

Drawing new retail concepts (e.g. Think about apparel products: in many countries, stores are still the primary place to buy clothes whereas in China, physical stores are in decline in favour of e-commerce. Due to the boom of the internet, nearly one third of apparel and footwear was sold online in 2018 (vs 1% in 2010).

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Job Hub: TOMS Jobs and Culture

Management Consulted

Whether someone is out shopping for apparel or looking to better our world, TOMS gives an opportunity for both. TOMS isn’t your average shoe retailer. Interview Tips & Tricks. Prepare for interviews. Today we highlight tremendous business analyst and post-consulting leadership jobs at TOMS.

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When a Simple Rule of Thumb Beats a Fancy Algorithm

Harvard Business

For a retailer, it’s extremely useful to know whether a customer will be back or has abandoned you for good. But as the amount of data that retailers are able to collect grows and the predictive models keep improving, the models will inevitably become markedly better at predicting customer behavior than simple rules.

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How to Strengthen Your Reputation as an Employer

Harvard Business

Take outdoor apparel retailer Patagonia. Patagonia’s clear articulation of what the company stands for enables a strong fit between employer and employee, resulting in just a 6% voluntary turnover rate among full-time employees (compare this with the retail industry average of 35%).

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The Five Pillars of Marketing Success

The Fearless Marketer

Two examples: For my Marketing Mastery Program, I held a series of introductory teleconferences, invited those interested to apply for the program, interviewed each applicant, and then converted 50% into participants. You have the script, the actors, rehearsals, and opening night, all executed on a strict timeline.

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How to Make Money Podcasting: 8 Strategies For 2023

Buzzsprout

They specialize in creating custom apparel for fundraising campaigns. Compile listener stories or interviews. If your podcast involves sharing personal stories or conducting interviews, compile the best ones into a book. It has a wide distribution network to various online retailers and bookstores.