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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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 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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Management Consulted

JULY 1, 2012

Here’s our first post about networking your way into consulting. Before we get started, check out our core post on networking the “normal way” – at info sessions and through target school types of recruiting opportunities. Think of it as a 101 on consulting networking.

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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

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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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

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

FEBRUARY 16, 2019

The excerpt above from the New York Times illustrates the strong reality of a career in consulting. That is, there is no one degree program that prepares graduates for this career ( How to Become, 2019 ). Coming from a practical and hands on degree proved that they can think on their feet.

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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 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

DECEMBER 23, 2013

We’re starting a series of guest posts offered by staff, readers and interns that are reviews of books we think are helpful for those interested in consulting (specifically) and business (in general). If you are pondering how management consulting got this far, this book is for you. Quick overview.

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CaseInterview.com

AUGUST 21, 2019

Below is a success story from a CaseInterview.com student who received offers with Bain, Monitor Deloitte, Bridgespan and Accenture and recently accepted the offer from Accenture in the NYC office. Success Story: I whole-heartedly appreciate what you do and how helpful your case interview content is.

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Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Beau approached us a few months ago to ask about breaking into consulting. He had the epiphany that consulting was his calling in life, and went searching for details – finding MC in the process. We’ve got your resume to go through, and as I gather you have a whole bunch of questions about consulting. Is that right?

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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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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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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

AUGUST 21, 2016

list here ), covering the best majors and programs specifically as they relate to the consulting field. Today, we highlight the Top 10 Global MBA programs for consulting. With a sterling international reputation and an excellent cadre of educators, INSEAD has long been a pipeline in to the consulting industry.

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 23, 2016

Today, we highlight tremendous business analyst and post-consulting leadership jobs at Google. How many Google services do you use? How many Google services do you use? How many more do you think are on the horizon? As far as the actual interview process goes, again, you can expect it to take anywhere from 3-6 months.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 9, 2019

So maybe you’ve gotten to the second round, maybe you’re still waiting to hear back, or maybe you’re hoping to interview again in the next recruitment cycle. Regardless of whichever bucket you fall into, it always helps to see things from the interviewers’ perspective. Here are the top three things they’re looking for: 1. Cultural Fit.

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 1, 2013

Does Oliver Wyman really offer a “different kind of consulting”? Oliver Wyman’s strategy consulting practice has made waves specifically in the financial services sector , and beyond as well. Since that time, it has become the fastest growing management consulting firm today. KEY STATS FOR OLIVER WYMAN.

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 16, 2008

Banking salaries average 50-100% higher than consulting salaries , with the difference increasingly significant as your seniority increases. Consulting compensates with perks that banking does not offer – from better travel allowances to more generous health and retirement packages. 2 LIFESTYLE.

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Management Consulted

APRIL 26, 2015

Today we highlight tremendous business analyst and post-consulting leadership jobs at Starbucks. In fact, you will be given a lot of flexibility and freedom on how to do your job, and carry out great customer service in the position that you are in. To learn more about open positions and how to apply, visit the Careers Page today.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

With the 2018 application cycle in full swing for a number of top-tier consulting firms, many of my MD and PhD colleagues have been inquiring about how they can leave academia, if only for a few years, and pursue a career change in management consulting. Boston Consulting Group : Bridge to BCG. Introduction.

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Consultant Ninja

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

My notes from conversational interview: Situation: Graduating senior interested in management consulting, but from regular state school majoring in history and economics, and doesn''t know where to start. None of the major consulting firms recruit at her school, and she didn''t know where to start. It won''t go anywhere.

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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

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. – Employees: 40+ consultants.

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Management Consulted

JUNE 12, 2016

A household name in the consulting world, Ernst & Young (EY) has gone through some dramatic changes in the past few years. Founded in 1991 by two former Bain consultants, Parthenon was established to be a specialty boutique strategy firm based out of Boston, MA. Today, the firm consults for many Global 1000 corporations.

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Consultant Ninja

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

My notes from conversational interview: Situation: Graduating senior interested in management consulting, but from regular state school majoring in history and economics, and doesn''t know where to start. None of the major consulting firms recruit at her school, and she didn''t know where to start. It won''t go anywhere.

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Management Consulted

JUNE 10, 2009

Here at Management Consulted, we’ve been hammering away on networking for the last several weeks because it is critical in times like these. You can find part 1 of our networking discussion here. You can download the audio clip right here : Download the MP3 [50+ Minutes | 22 MB]. What do you do?”. Networking As An Intern.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 12, 2015

This post considers how to build consulting relationships. Networking is about building relationships not about the size of your Rolodex; knowing one person who can help you is better than having 1,000 LinkedIn connections. Invest in one quality business suit that you can wear throughout the recruitment process.

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Management Consulted

JANUARY 8, 2017

The field of management consulting also continues to have its fair share of excitement. This past year, many top consulting firms experienced revenue growth of 7-13%. In many firms, a salient driving force behind revenue growth was the increasing demand for digital consulting services. 2017 Consulting Salary Data.

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CaseInterview.com

DECEMBER 4, 2019

When I first started recruiting for consulting jobs, an interviewer at Bain shared a story (arguably a legend at this point) about how Bain (or it might have been McKinsey) was asked to advise Motorola on whether or not they should enter the mobile phone market. How large is each segment?" "I’m

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CaseInterview.com

APRIL 9, 2019

Your cover letter can make a big difference when applying for a management consulting position. Consulting firms will typically read your cover letter to quickly identify what makes you different from thousands of other applicants. This guide will cover 11 essential steps towards writing the perfect consulting cover letter.

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Management Consulted

JUNE 14, 2015

SEABURY GROUP CONSULTING. Today, we’re going to be looking at the consulting arm of aviation specialists Seabury Group. As part of a group that’s focused on Aviation, Aerospace and Defence, you won’t be at all surprised to find out that consulting at Seabury Group falls fairly and squarely within the realms of boutique consulting.

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 30, 2016

As consulting has become more popular (frantically so), we are getting increasing numbers of emails from undergrads – and even high schoolers – begging the question – if you want to break into consulting, what should you major in – and what majors are deal-breakers?

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Rick Conlow

MAY 31, 2023

We collaborated with other consulting firms to work with a global client that had intense competition and needed significant performance improvement. Can you relate to that? Lack of communication: Communication breakdowns can hinder effective teamwork. This cost the company significant business. Here are the top ten.

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