Successful Independent Consulting

APRIL 2, 2018

I know a consultant who is going to do some work designing a company’s program for high-potential employees. The consultant has talent but not much experience. Can you ballpark this for me? Louis Although the question is brief, a helpful answer is not. Dear Liz, I have a quick question. Pedigree matters.

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Here is a success story from one of my readers that contains some useful tips for others pursuing a career with Bain. Success Story: Just received an offer at Bain & Co. It was never made clear to me exactly why and how the 4 C's (say) become relevant to a general business situation. You're a real equalizer! Thank you again.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

In this short post, we will briefly explore how consulting firms work, the hierarchy within firms, the main types of firms, and a few ways to learn more about a particular firm as you chart your career path, prepare your applications, and get ready to matriculate into the consulting industry. How do Consulting Firms Work?

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The Consultants Peer Group

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Lions, tigers, consultants, Oh my. The negative press continues about consulting and I, for one, am embarrassed. I can only surmise that some of the founders of what are now large consulting firms would also be embarrassed and maybe even angry: Bill Bain, of Bain & Co. Oh my, indeed.

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CaseInterview.com

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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Management Consulted

JUNE 1, 2015

This month’s Transparency Series article, How I Started My First Consulting Business: Confessions of a Bain Consultant, is all about Jenny Rae’s renegade life and her first business that wasn’t a souped-up lemonade stand. It’s amazing how the weather can affect the way you feel about a place.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 24, 2019

Below is a success story and prep tips from a student who has two MBB offers as well as my advice on how to chose between the two offers (a very nice problem to have). I now have to decide between offers from Bain and McKinsey! Do you have any advice on how to make this decision? In terms of choosing between Bain and McKinsey.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 24, 2019

What follows is a recent email I received from a CaseInterview.com student who secured an offer from Bain in Europe. In this email he describes the Bain Interview Format and the preparation, he did that led to the offer. First, in regard to Bain's interview format, I have noticed that it does vary by office.

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Management Consulted

APRIL 27, 2014

A prospective management consultant without basic business understanding is like a camera tripod with 2 legs — it just won’t work out for you. Here, we’re not talking about actually developing case interview skills per se – we have a whole bunch of suggested articles at the end that will help you do that.

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 7, 2014

Founded in Boston, MA , and containing the heart and DNA of consulting industry giant Bain & Company, Bridgespan is the key non-profit consulting firm in today’s consulting industry. Bridgespan Employees: 15-60 Consultants. Their services emphasized analytical consulting. KEY STATS FOR BRIDGESPAN.

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CaseInterview.com

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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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

What is Consulting? Many of us have heard the term consulting before, whether it comes up in a chat with friends about making money or just throwing around the term loosely when trying to come up with an entrepreneurial idea. What does consulting actually mean and is consulting right for you?

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 8, 2022

Experienced hire recruitment can be a puzzling, confusing environment. As the number of experienced hires have increased during the pandemic and I personally made this transition twice during my career, below I’ll share my thoughts on how to think about this route to help you make sense of this process and plan your approach.

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Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 5, 2017

This week, we bring you the Top 10 Consulting firms in New York – the power center of the world. How do we know New Yorkers think the universe revolves around them? Founded in 1926, McKinsey now has its largest global office in New York with more than 500 consultants. The Boston Consulting Group. Drum roll… 1.

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Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

Do you stumble when asked why you’d be a great consultant? Do you sweat when nervously thinking about how Disney can expand its operations in Brazil? We also know that even if you think you’re set, the answer you imagine can definitely be better. You’ll need every edge that you can get.

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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. No one enjoys being turned down, especially in the case of a consulting role where a lot of preparation is required. Fortunately, a top management consulting firm is not the end all and be all. Reflect on the Situation.

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Management Consulted

MAY 7, 2017

Here at MC, we’ve been absolutely thrilled to launch our new series and bring you some juicy insights into the Top 10 Consulting firms in every major consulting city and region around the world. So with happy, gleeful faces, let’s check out the Top 10 Consulting Firms in San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area.

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Asamby Consulting

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Business consulting services are those services which help organizations to overcome problems in the fields of management, planning, and execution. Business consultants are experts who are usually hired by a company or organization for business success.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 13, 2019

I wanted to thank you for your outstanding program - I received and accepted an offer from Bain in October, and can unequivocally state that your program was instrumental in helping me navigate the daunting gamut of Consulting interviews. University] Business School. LOMS was great. Read Our Privacy Policy.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 13, 2019

From these materials and a lot of hard work, I was able to interview with most of the Big 4 consulting firms and MBB. After receiving offers from all but BCG, I decided on Bain as my final choice. I owed it to you to at least let you know how appreciative I am of your willingness to help CIBs! Read Our Privacy Policy.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 17, 2020

Some mistakes are avoidable if you can get your head around them. Hopefully you can avoid a few of these pitfalls in your first few weeks! The biggest issue that many young consultants face is dealing with feedback. However, feedback can be very direct. Consultants stress over these. Dealing with Feedback.

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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. Success Story: A couple of weeks ago, I send you an e-mail to let you know that I had received an offer from Bain. I would like to thank you again for all your helpful tools and insights.

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 21, 2014

“How are you going to fit with the firm?” To help you prepare for fit interviews, we’ve created a series of videos with the essential basics – from questions to approach to suggested answers themselves. By the way, want to be notified when we release new YouTube videos about consulting? Hero Stories.

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Management Consulted

JULY 1, 2012

Here’s our first post about networking your way into consulting. Think of it as a 101 on consulting networking. Below, we go into much more detail on some of the how-tos of leveraging your existing network – even if you’re not from a target school or you’re mid-career.

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Management Consulted

MARCH 26, 2017

We just love bringing you good reads, and today our spotlight turns to top consulting firms in one of our favorite cities in the U.S. So here they are: The top 10 management consulting firms in the very global, very dynamic, always-changing District of Columbia! – Washington, DC.

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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. I hope my debrief can contribute to this cause. Success Story. Thanks a lot again!

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Management Consulted

APRIL 19, 2015

As an undergrad, a former MBB consultant once told me, “In the consulting hiring process, networking is everything.” As consultants interact with all sorts of people (clients, CEOs, industry experts, coworkers) on a regular basis, firms look to hire those with substantial interpersonal skills. Ready to get started?

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

If you are aiming for a consulting internship or full-time job, there is also an unavoidable hurdle you will need to jump – case interviews. These evaluate a candidate’s thought process, business acumen, familiarity with frameworks, communication skills, and overall fit with the consulting industry. Case interviews can be stressful.

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CaseInterview.com

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 hires can earn a performance bonus of about $37,000 on average, with a $25,000 signing bonus.

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Management Consulted

APRIL 20, 2016

Going to a top notch business school to get an MBA is high on the list for many aspiring consultants, especially those based in or desiring to work in the U.S. MBA programs should you apply to if you want the best inroads to consulting? MBA programs for Management Consulting – and the results may surprise you.

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Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 14, 2016

At least once a month someone asks us if we can help them with presentations and PowerPoint for consulting, asking: If we can teach them how to develop slides and stories ahead of an interview. If we can show them how to structure a presentation. In consulting, PowerPoint is your bread and butter.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 9, 2019

Regardless of whichever bucket you fall into, it always helps to see things from the interviewers’ perspective. Some firms, like the MBB (McKinsey, BCG and Bain) will go as far as requesting your GPA, test scores and the names of your undergraduate institutions. Here are the top three things they’re looking for: 1. Cultural Fit.

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Management Consulted

APRIL 5, 2015

CONSULTING INTERVIEWS & CULTURE . Consulting. A global consulting firm founded in London, England in 1983 and containing the heart and of Bain & BCG, L.E.K. A global consulting firm founded in London, England in 1983 and containing the heart and of Bain & BCG, L.E.K. CONSULTING.

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Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 8, 2015

You’ve done all your homework on the firm, networked your butt off, and crafted the pristine consulting resume and cover letter. The good news is that, with proper interview training and practice, you can successfully navigate this labyrinth. Want to be notified when we release new YouTube videos about consulting?

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Management Consulted

MAY 28, 2017

Have we got a treat for you today, as we highlight up-and-coming software consulting firm Bulger Partners. In fact, the firm is already beating out heavyweights such as McKinsey, Bain, and Parthenon-EY for strategy projects in the tech sector due to better industry specialty. A majority of consultants received bonuses last year.

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Management Consulted

JUNE 25, 2014

In 9 out of 10 cases, especially if you are an experienced hire or come from a non-target school, having a contact inside a consulting firm will make the difference between getting an interview or not. In the following videos, we give a basic overview on networking basics – specific to consulting. consulting networking'

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

In the consulting world, your resume is even more important. The top three consulting firms — McKinsey, Bain, and BCG — have acceptance rates of less than five percent during any given year. This goes to show just how important it is to write a strong resume when applying to be a consultant. First Name *.

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