Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

There is always another skill to learn or article to read, yet there is often limited time and attention to devote to these activities. For example, reading a few articles on the fundamentals of project management can help you build some basic vocabulary and identify best practices. consulting, VC, and PE) who are hosting classes.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2019

I learned of you and consulting a year ago. I was also now aware that I wanted to pursue a career in consulting. Having been an engineer for close to two years at this point, my GPA was extremely low for the top management consulting firms (2.8 ). A few weeks ago; however, I landed an interview with [ boutique consulting firm ].

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OCTOBER 31, 2019

Close to a year ago, I was unsuccessful with my applications for internships with consulting firms, getting only one interview and failing that too. I would like to thank you for all the success stories that you shared, the many advice that you have given, and your honest perspective on the good and bad of consulting work.

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JUNE 13, 2019

I also found a lot of value in the LOMS materials that I purchased after going through the Case Interview Secrets videos. From these materials and a lot of hard work, I was able to interview with most of the Big 4 consulting firms and MBB. Success Story: Thank you very much for providing so much great material for free.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Yesterday, I received an offer from my top choice consulting firm. While not as prestigious as Mckinsey or BCG, the firm is top in its field when it comes to [ Person's Favorite Industry ] consulting, and that focus was what I was looking for. Your advice on cover letters, resumes, and case interviews gave me the edge I needed.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Here area couple of success stories received from readers who used case interview preparation techniques for securing an offer outside of consulting. I watched the videos first and found them amazing! Submitting a resume internally was exponentially more effective than when I applied for other companies online only.

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MARCH 5, 2019

Management consultant salaries in the United States will vary by position and experience. Starting from the base, fresh graduates (from undergrad institutions) earn an average base pay of $83,500 from top-tier consulting firms. These consultants take home a total amount of $250,000- $300,000. Other Consulting Firms Salaries.

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Tsavo Neal

AUGUST 21, 2020

Which are the best consulting website themes for WordPress? As a consultant, your website has different needs than other businesses. Choosing the best WordPress theme for consultants will give you an effective website. The best theme on the market for consultants is X Theme by Themeco.

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MAY 9, 2019

Management Consulting Networking Success Story: I just want to drop you one additional thank you e-mail, as I heavily relied on your preparation sources throughout my interviewing journey (and the corresponding case interview preparation). I went through workshops offered by these firms and talked to numerous recruiters and consultants.

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MARCH 10, 2019

The first step in the application process where cuts are made would be the Consulting Resume and Cover Letter Screen. get an awful lot of resumes out of the blue -- but historically they. When I was at McKinsey , the preference was to have alumni of a particular institution screen resumes and CV's from those institutions.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2019

I have aimed to enter the consulting industry as my career goal, and I have tried it once with a emerging consultancy, I got the chance to do my second case, but due to my lack of practice and the time limit of my preparation (I am now in my military service), I didn't get to the next round.

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JUNE 13, 2019

What you will learn: Learn how to market yourself through your resume and cover letter so that you will get the interview. Topics Covered: How to Write a Resume That Will Get You the Interview. How to Write a Resume That Will Get You the Interview. Your resume needs to show all of these skills. Academic Performance.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2019

My Reply: Given your background, there are two things I would suggest: Make sure your resume emphasizes your quantitative analysis and math skills. You can find more information on this at: caseinterview.com/consulting-resume. In contrast, consulting is not. Practice a lot before you know if you have an interview.

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OCTOBER 30, 2019

I had my eye on management consulting for some time, so I decided to give it a shot. I got in touch with her, she had me add my GMAT (770; I should have had it on all along) to my resume , and got me in touch with the recruiter. First, the top firms DO favor BBNs ( big brand names ) on the resume.

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OCTOBER 30, 2019

I really enjoyed meeting the consultants, but ultimately feel BCG is a better fit. In any case, I have a question for you regarding Consulting vs. industry. I have been told that one year in consulting = 2 - 3 in industry. If I leave a consulting firm, what's next? He found that McKinsey on the resume was a liability.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2019

From a prestige factor, BCG is the better name to have on the consulting resume , particularly if you are early in your career and you do not have another big brand name employer preceding ATK or BCG. I don't know any permanently unemployed ex-BCG consultants.

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JUNE 18, 2019

At consulting firms like McKinsey, you will receive a personal experience interview (or McKinsey PEI). Despite the emphasis I and others places on the case interview, it is important that you be prepared for the more general interview questions that are based on your consulting resume. First, let's step back for a moment.

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MARCH 26, 2019

The PARADE Method (tm) is an approach to answering resume-oriented job interview questions. It is an approach I developed that is tailored for answering these questions in job interviews for management consulting, as well as interviews for senior executive positions in industry. PARADE is an acronym that stands for: P roblem.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2019

In addition to the case interview, you will be asked questions about your various career (or academic/extra-curricular) experiences, based on your consulting resume. The first thing to realize is that interviewers by and large all ask similar resume-oriented questions. You need to have good answers ready.

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JULY 23, 2019

The achievements and experiences that you had to edit or condense in your resume you now can discuss at greater length. And along the way, they get something even more valuable than a paycheck -- practical, hands-on experience in the world of high-end consultancy. Your goal at this stage: to transform yourself from a page to a person.

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OCTOBER 31, 2019

I hadn't applied during the regular recruiting season as I was planning on going directly to an MBA program and trying to get into consulting afterwards. Before my interviews with both firms, I actually got rejected from non- management consulting jobs (even though they were both less prestigious firms and would have been backups for me).

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JULY 17, 2019

Following is a success story I received from a new BCG hire who has some insightful tips for those still recruiting as well as my follow-up where I elaborate on the importance of perseverance and hard work in obtaining a consulting offer. My way to consulting was not an easy one. First of all, thank you for all your great materials.

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OCTOBER 30, 2019

Everything you produced about consulting (video tutorials, emails, etc.) I made use of documents/case method guides such as those from HBS, Kellogg school, Vault WetFeet, your videos and few others. Having said that, what really made a difference was the understanding and insight you gave me about the consulting profession.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2019

I wanted to share this field report from an F1Y who took a non-traditional route into consulting, had to prepare without the resources available on campus, and faced numerous disadvantages but still secured an offer. I have a unique background, and am what I consider an unlikely candidate for a top 3 consulting firm.

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Tsavo Neal

JULY 24, 2020

Here’s a quick video of me finding how much (estimated) traffic his site gets per month in about 10 seconds: As a bonus, I also checked out the specific keywords and pages he has that are generating most of his traffic. How can a company know the number of people who visited another company’s website?

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Tsavo Neal

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Marketing Gravity: 2 Steps: Create thought-leadership, intellectual property, case studies, articles, videos, courses, etc — that provide values to your potential clients. So, I offer “websites for consultants. ”. If you want to generate more B2B leads through LinkedIn, don’t structure and write it like a resume.

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Tsavo Neal

JANUARY 25, 2018

Consulting lead generation isn’t easy, especially when done online. Now, B2B decision makers are actively looking for consultants online, and your digital presence can be a huge part of how you generate new conversations with buyers. By the end of this article, you will: . Jon Jantsch, Duct Tape Marketing. ? ?.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 4, 2022

There is a lot to think about when preparing for consulting interviews , and you may want to check out some of our other blog posts and guides for preparing your resume , creating your cover letter , and improving your network. For example, BCG requires one-way video interviews. Frameworks. Experiential Questions. Case Studies.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

If a candidate picks up the hint, runs with it, and nails the case, then as an interviewer, I would often give the candidate the benefit of the doubt -- especially in an early round, and especially if they had a strong consulting resume. To get access to these free resources, just fill out the form below: First Name *.

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Tsavo Neal

JULY 14, 2020

There’s a pretty good reason for that: it’s where most personal brands—whether you’re talking about fitness influencers or even, in many cases, consultants in the professional services industry—have initial success attracting an audience. Your website is your resume, your business card, your store, your directory, and your personal magazine.

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MAY 9, 2019

I am often asked by readers if networking will really help them obtain a consulting interview or if it could affect them negatively. I suggest you network with anyone within a management consulting firm regardless of whether they are involved in recruiting or consulting resume screening. Very hard to predict.

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Tsavo Neal

APRIL 13, 2017

What’s one big difference between a global consulting firm and a small consulting firm? Small consulting firms and independent consultants don’t have the same sized marketing budget. Small consulting firms and independent consultants don’t have the same sized marketing budget.

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MARCH 10, 2019

Facing rejection from consulting firms is an emotional topic especially with the time and effort candidates put in preparing for the case interview. I recently received this question from a reader about being rejected from all of the consulting jobs they applied for, here is the question and my response to dealing with not getting the offer.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2019

So, like any consultant, guess what I did? So, what does an MBB-caliber consultant do next? It is just the way consultants naturally think.]. It was my intention back when I started CaseInterview.com to level the playing field in entering the consulting field and I'm excited by the results so far. wait for it.).

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FEBRUARY 7, 2019

What are the Top Consulting Firms? While it sometimes seems that everyone wants to get into the top 3 strategy consulting firms McKinsey, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), and Bain & Company (Bain), also known as MBB , it's worth noting that there are several other top consulting firms that can give a career a real boost.

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MAY 9, 2019

I wanted to send you a quick note on how I have been able to secure a McKinsey interview , despite not knowing anyone in consultancy. To be quite honest, I had never thought about a career in consulting until I: A) Read a McKinsey report. My Thoughts: This is a great example of how the management consulting interview process works.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2019

The following is a letter I received from an F1Y who took a calculated path and persisted, despite many setbacks, to reach the ultimate goal of a full-time consulting position. Firstly, I want to start by acknowledging your point about getting a big brand name on my resume early. University ].

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