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. Feedback from Bain interviewers - helped a lot to focus on issues to improve during the process.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 20, 2023

Consulting is one of the most prestigious careers you can pursue upon graduation. Every year thousands flock to apply to top consulting firms such as McKinsey and Company, Bain and Company, and Boston Consulting Group (BCG). You will be pushed to your limits and learn lots of new things every day.

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CaseInterview.com

JANUARY 9, 2020

Below are numerous case interview preparation resources available to help you get ready and prepare for a Bain case interview. About Bain. How Bain, BCG and the Consulting Industry Got Started. About McKinsey Bain and BCG. Top Consulting Firms. Bain Interview Format. Bain Practice Resources.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 6, 2018

Whether I was talking to graduates, MBAs or experienced professionals, as a consulting club president at business school, I was frequently asked the same question, “What is the most efficient and quickest way to transform into a consultant?”. The management consulting industry is far from being a big mono chunk.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 5, 2016

Executives often rely on the advice of management consultants. The management consulting industry, as we know it, originated in America. The very first management consulting firm was Arthur D. Booz was the first management consultancy to serve both industry and government clients. (Source: Flickr ).

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Here are a few success stories from readers that contain some useful tips for others pursuing a career with Bain. Success Story: Just received an offer at Bain & Co. Bain is a great firm and they give their AC's a lot of responsibility. I accepted the offer from Bain to join as a Manager. Bain's a great firm.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 24, 2019

I now have to decide between offers from Bain and McKinsey! I am writing to thank you for helping me attain my goal of working for a top consulting firm fresh out of undergrad. I practiced this new approach with fellow classmates, MBAs with consulting experience, and anyone else I could find. here's my take.

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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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Management Consulting Prep

APRIL 2, 2020

Unfortunately, the management consulting industry is also under this crossfire. As a consultant-to-be, one can't help but wonder “How big will the impact be on the recruiting process of the major firms like McKinsey, Bain, BCG,” The short answer is: Yes, they are going to be affected.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020

The travel and hospitality industries have been decimated, stock markets around the world have tanked, and governments struggle to combat this devil on so many fronts. How certain can you be that your internship or full time offer from a consulting firm will hold? The larger firms like Bain, BCG, and McKinsey kept their promises.

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Management Consulted

APRIL 2, 2017

We’re continuing our Top 10 Consulting Firms series this week by focusing our expert eye on the Middle East. Ask any consultant about the Middle East, and Booz (now Strategy&) will be the first name on their lips! Currently, Strategy& does major public (read: government) consulting work outside the U.S.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 31, 2021

Consulting is an exciting career opportunity that offers graduates the chance to use their critical thinking skills, creativity, and past knowledge. When looking at consulting as a potential career, it is worth exploring the specific types of consulting available. IT / Tech Consultants. Marketing Consultants.

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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. Pricing consulting services is notoriously difficult, particularly for self-employed consultants. Dear Liz, I have a quick question. Can you ballpark this for me?

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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.

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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. If you are a New Yorker, just moved there with hope and zeal to conquer the consulting world, or are just looking for some world-class information on the top consulting firms in New York, here is what we have for you.

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Management Consulting Prep

MAY 15, 2018

The ranking of the top world consulting firms in the top three positions has rarely changed since the first time the list was. The post Big Three Consulting Firms| McKinsey, BCG and Bain (MBB) appeared first on Management Consulting Prep. Which one is the best for you?

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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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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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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

Typically, experienced hires have 2+ years of experience working in an industry job or at another consulting firm, but they could also have over a decade of relevant experience if hired into the top level of a firm. Some firms decided to let consultants go during the early phase of the pandemic. Why firms hire experienced hires.

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Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Below is our list of top 10 Canadian schools for those hoping to launch a career in management consulting. In addition, and perhaps more importantly, all of the top 3 firms (and numerous other firms including the ones mentioned above) consistently recruit from the University of Toronto, making it an ideal launchpad to break into consulting.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 13, 2021

Consultants in the rainbow nation have continued to operate efficiently and effectively during the Covid pandemic. The chaos has changed the way the consulting process is carried out but the end goal of providing reliable solutions to clients has remained the same. The consulting industry is surviving during these uncertain times.

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Management Consulted

JANUARY 2, 2014

To start the year out on the right foot, we’ll be continuing our series of posts on consulting salaries with compensation information for those starting in a consulting firm this year – the big 2-0-1-4. We’ve been compiling data on management consulting salaries now for 4 years. Boston Consulting Group.

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Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

Do you stumble when asked why you’d be a great consultant? We’ve helped 1600+ people land interviews and offers in the consulting world (including such esteemed firms as McKinsey, Bain, BCG, Deloitte and Mercer). Let’s be honest - breaking into consulting is hard.

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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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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. Instead, we’re recommending real-life activities that will help you understand why profit is important to a business , or how to quickly study a new industry. Size its market.

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CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 31, 2019

I think that these resources played a large part in me securing an offer at Bain. The first key insight that I got from your resources was the importance of understanding how consultants (the interviewers) think. Your advice on how consultants think was excellent. My Reply: Congratulations on your offer from Bain.

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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.

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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. But should you want to work at Bulger Partners?

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Management Consulted

JULY 2, 2017

Are you a consultant living in Boston? We’ve reviewed locations, employee counts, industry focus, and reputation of multiple firms in and around the Boston area – and this article will help you make life-changing decisions. Bain : Founded in 1973, Bain is headquartered in Boston, MA.

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CaseInterview.com

MARCH 21, 2019

Sometimes, when struggling through yet another case interview practice , candidates might wonder: "Why consulting again?" Below is a recap of four key reasons management consulting provides a truly differentiated career opportunity. Generally, as the higher the prestige of a given consulting firm, the greater these benefits.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 13, 2019

If you’re trying to get into consulting, it can be more than a little confusing trying to understand the various types of firms and their practices. In this post, you will learn about the 4 major types of consulting and the firms that are typically associated with them. Strategy Consulting. Implementation Consulting.

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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. Marketing This is one of the most common reasons that businesses need consultancy.

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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. Your asset file consists of the names of anyone and everyone who can help you – either directly or indirectly – get a job in management consulting. Now, let’s introduce some new vocab.

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Consultant Ninja

APRIL 1, 2009

Consultant Ninja. Management Consultant | Excel Jockey | Slide Monkey | Corporate Insurgent | One-Eyed Man in the Valley of the Blind Mckinsey | Bain | BCG | Booz | Oliver Wyman. US Industries in a World of S**t. I was thinking about broken US industries this evening. Posted by Consultant Ninja. at 7:45 PM.

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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. Warm Networking.

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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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