Harmonious Workplaces

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

I’m writing this article around my 48th birthday. 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.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 18, 2023

In this article, we will examine 5 strategies that you can adopt to increase your chances of success. This project sparked my interest in marketing & sales consulting, and provided me with directly relevant experience that will help me to apply and interview for jobs in the industry.

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Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

Learn more about the interview preparation course and guide that helped land offers at BCG, Accenture, and McKinsey. Master fit questions, conquer case studies, and become the smartest interviewer in the room. Over 50 fit questions that you’re guaranteed to hear in consulting interviews.

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 13, 2015

As you’ve likely already figured out, the case interview is a very unusual creature. Interestingly, however, we were trained at MBB that doing a project for more time gets you NOWHERE. Overview of consulting case frameworks. Where to advance your use of consulting case frameworks.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 15, 2020

When you walk into an interview, even before you speak, shake hands or talk through your resume, something else is doing a lot of talking in your behalf: your appearance. Please make sure to polish your shoes carefully before the interview. Always wear a blazer to an interview. Reading Time: 4 minutes. Pants/Suits/Skirts/Blazer.

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Emerson Consulting Group

APRIL 4, 2019

In a world filled with tweets, ever-breaking news, a thousand TV channels and podcasts galore, is there any point to toiling away at an article, then seeking a journal or magazine willing to publish it? Publishing articles can promote your business. Publishing articles offer higher levels of credibility.

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CaseInterview.com

MARCH 16, 2020

I started writing this article a few days ago on March 5th, but I didn’t get to finish it until March 16th. 1) Sample-Size Problem As of March 5th, 4 pm ET, the United States had: Total Cases: 164 Total Deaths: 11 Friends of mine have said, “Why is everyone freaking out over 11 deaths?” Globally, no child under age 10 had died.

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CaseInterview.com

AUGUST 12, 2019

Below is a question I received from a CaseInterview.com student about 2 nd round case interviews and time limits. Student Question: I would like to thank you for all the material on your website, it helped me a lot as I followed your main advice: Train, Train and Train again! Additional Resources.

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Consulting Matters

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

This is what I want to start to unpack for you in this article. They are interested in case studies only to a point. This principle hit home for me when I did an interview project to find out what executives are looking for in consultants. ” Get my Free Value Proposition Creation Video Training!

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

One question asked of Gold Medalist Jordyn Wieber was, "When did you first start doing gymnastics, and how much do you train?". If I told a room full of my old McKinsey colleagues that Jordyn Wieber, who is now 17 years old, starting doing gymnastics at 4 years of age and trains around 5 hours a day, I kid you not. within 15 seconds.

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Case Interview Resumes Interviews Training 71

Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

You successfully interviewed for a position at your dream consulting firm, and you have received and accepted an offer. Maybe you interviewed in the fall but defend your thesis in the spring. Maybe you interviewed in the fall but defend your thesis in the spring. You did it! However, you have multiple months before you begin.

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Management Consulted

JULY 10, 2016

*We’re starting this article off assuming that you’ve already knocked some socks off during networking (see here ) and created a masterful resume and cover letter (see here ). Once you’ve passed the resume screen, you’ll be invited in to a local office for a first round interview.

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

After going through your training videos and framework guide, I recently started practicing case interviews by myself (I haven't found any partners yet) using Case in Point for different case problems. Many situations in Case in Point fall into your simple four different frames.

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CaseInterview.com

JULY 23, 2020

It’s been interesting to notice how well trained they are to be aware of their surroundings — assessing potential threats, planning escape routes, managing time and space between themselves and potential threats. I have a few female friends who were raised by fathers in the military.

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Case Interview Metrics Interviews Resources 71

CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 28, 2020

I’ve participated in several mass casualty training exercises (e.g., In several of those exercises, I had the opportunity to train in the role of incident commander (IC) and other leadership roles. In my training exercise, I found it incredibly annoying that there wasn't enough information to develop a full-fledged plan.

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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. International Arbitration and Litigation. Labor and Employment. Real Estate. Securities.

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CaseInterview.com

MARCH 21, 2019

Sometimes, when struggling through yet another case interview practice , candidates might wonder: "Why consulting again?" Indeed, many other job opportunities have straightforward interviewing and hiring processes that don't require hours of practice and coaching. The first challenge is getting in.

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 10, 2014

During an interview, it is common to be asked “Tell me about yourself.” The fit interview is where magic happens , where your true self comes out, and where the interview is ultimately decided. The fit interview is the tiebreaker, so you best be on your game. Au contraire, peeps. Why Consulting?

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Just like you read what I write to pick up tips, strategies, and "clues" to how to succeed in case interviews , consulting, and, to some extent, life, I do the exact same thing by reading about and learning from others. He was in the training room, being iced all day and presumably taking pain medications. That's amazing!

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

I elaborate on this topic toward the end of an article I originally intended for those still in the recruiting process. Here is the article below (skim the first few parts, the relevant stuff for new consultants is toward the end of the article -- but will not make sense without reading the first part of the article).

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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. Why (not)?'

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CaseInterview.com

APRIL 17, 2020

When I did my basic life support medical training, I learned how to take baseline vital signs, memorized what ranges were considered normal, and learned how to interpret specific patterns of deviations from the norm. In this case, the patient needs supplemental oxygen and immediate transport to a hospital for a higher level of care.

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 18, 2013

As the next installment in our popular Firm Profile series, we take a look at the evolution, reinvention, and current interview tactics of one of the world’s premier consulting firms – IBM. The division focused on in this article is IBM Global Business Services (IBM GBS). Most of the training is distance learning.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 15, 2021

BCG (Boston Consulting Group) potential test is an online test used in the first round of interviews. Free Case Interview Prep Program – Sign Up For Free Instant Access to the Largest Collection of FREE Case Interview Training Resources. What is the BCG Potential Test and Why is it Used? First Name *.

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Case Interview Boston Consulting Group Interviews Resources 52

CaseInterview.com

JULY 15, 2019

In the story the student shares her tips for becoming more confident, practicing case interview math and practicing cases. 3) Practicing cases (alternating LOMS and practice with friends). Structure of the problem and sharing it with the interviewer were obviously not great either. 2) Practicing mental math.

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Management Consulted

APRIL 6, 2014

PWC INTERVIEW AND CULTURE. Whether you’re planning to interview at PwC or just want the lay of the land, check out one of the coolest business stories consulting has to offer. This is the area where consulting lives, and the primary focus of this article. Here’s what we know – PwC is a survivor.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 24, 2019

In this email he describes the Bain Interview Format and the preparation, he did that led to the offer. I also add my commentary at the end elaborating on the Bain Interview Format and give some more tips on preparing for a Bain interview. First, in regard to Bain's interview format, I have noticed that it does vary by office.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

I was reading an email from a member of my case interview preparation community that had recently gotten offers from Bain and Booz Allen Hamilton. I interviewed with BCG, Monitor-Deloitte, ATK, Booz Allen Hamilton and Bain. The Booz Allen Interview process consisted of four rounds. automatically.

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Always keep in mind WHAT exactly you are trying to solve or find, always do a recap, always ask the interview to explain something once again if you are confused, even slightly. Remember: the math is never complicated during your case interviews , it’s actually easier compared to, say, GMAT. 1) Pay attention to the question.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 24, 2019

What follows is case interview preparation tips from a CaseInterview.com student that received 2 MBB offers without live practice and a follow-up from me where I offer more advice on the proper mind-set for case interview preparation. 2) Read a lot about consulting. 3) Listened again and again to LOMS.

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Case Interview Interviews Bain McKinsey 40

CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

While that has been a great experience, I ultimately found my greatest training and instruction in how to prepare for case interviews from your website and materials. After submitting my applications for summer internship between my junior and senior years, I was lucky to get first round interviews with all three firms.

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 7, 2014

. BRIDGESPAN INTERVIEWS & CULTURE . Many that serve clients with strategy come from organizations (like Bain or McKinsey) that offer excellent toolkit and skills training pre-Bridgespan; the training at Bridgespan is there, but not as thorough. KEY STATS FOR BRIDGESPAN. Bridgespan Website: www.bridgespan.org. Internships.

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Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

To check out a video with in-person testimonies, make sure to read on to the end of the article… We rolled in early on a Friday evening for 24 hours of fun in the Bay Area. Complete with 5 total breakout sessions, we started with Fit Interview training and moved on to Case Interviews about 1 hour before lunch.

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

I have previously been interviewing with several of the big firms but without success (especially in the case interview part). Without the methods presented in your training videos and other material I doubt that I would have been able to get this offer. My Reply: Congratulations on your McKinsey Offer.

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Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 3, 2013

To check out our London video with in-person testimonies (with awesome accents), make sure to read on to the end of the article… The trip started off on the right note – Michelle got her first-ever upgrade to First Class. The case cracking session was most insightful. The case cracking session was most insightful.

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CaseInterview.com

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Engineers don’t grasp how making a single engineering change might cause a customer training and education issue. If you found this post useful, I suggest becoming a registered member (it's free) to get access to the materials I used to pass 60 out of 61 case interviews , land 7 job offers, and end up working at McKinsey.

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Effective Managers

MARCH 31, 2023

Any piece of work that has been prepared based on the data set on which ChatGPT was trained is bound to be thorough. Yes, ChatGPT has been trained on a very large data set. That brings us to the heart of this article. And, of course, many other factors that we are not discussing in this article.) Now hang on a minute!!!

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