Women in Consulting

OCTOBER 11, 2017

:: I wrote this blog in the spring, but only had the nerve to post it after reading an article on the same topic in yesterday’s New York Times. At first I chalked it up to the Bay Area and start up culture where inexperience is valued directly proportionate to the flow of venture funding.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 20, 2019

In my last blog post I wrote about how new grads can navigate interview season when they finally receive a consulting interview they’re excited about. This blog is dedicated to ‘fit’ questions, and how to and how perhaps not to, answer them. Tell me something about you that’s not listed on your resume. So, let’s begin!

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Comatch

JULY 15, 2022

As a result, most organizations look for direct competitor candidates based only on their resumes, to ensure that they get the right talent that can hit the ground running. To illustrate the above, two real-life examples come to mind: A headhunter once shared, “I want to present candidates while my clients want resumes.”

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Women in Consulting

OCTOBER 11, 2017

:: I wrote this blog in the spring, but only had the nerve to post it after reading an article on the same topic in yesterday’s New York Times. At first I chalked it up to the Bay Area and start up culture where inexperience is valued directly proportionate to the flow of venture funding.

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Resumes Chemicals Culture Consulting 48

Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Not only does every firm have its own culture and key activities that can vary drastically from one firm to another, but practices within each firm can also vary. The online MBA students I talk to are rather well versed on what they have seen on reddit or blogs, which is often outdated or lacks meaningful context. Firm Selection.

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Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 4, 2009

What’s next – when your resume doesn’t receive an interview; your first round doesn’t lead to a call-back; your final round receives a polite rejection? If you don’t make it past the resume stage, don’t ask. Here are some possible criteria for resume rejections. Focus on upcoming interviews.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 2, 2019

Jesse had many interesting speaking points, which I personally found useful, and which I will share with you today in this blog post. Looking back, I think it was because my resume was very similar to the rest of my classmates – I didn’t have something that helped me stand out. Aneta: Why did you choose consulting as a career?

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

I definitely think it is a personality/cultural fit with the firm as I wasn't even called for the first round at McKinsey. The person never returned my call and passed along my consulting resume to the McKinsey recruiting coordinator instead. (This is especially true at BCG) Ask the minimum number of questions to get to the answer.

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

For example, if you take two identical resumes -- one with an obviously man’s name versus one with an obviously woman’s name, the man will get more interview invitations. If you’re a tall, good looking, older white male, your ideas will by default get taken more seriously by most people in most cultures.

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CaseInterview.com

MARCH 26, 2019

The PARADE Method (tm) is an approach to answering resume-oriented job interview questions. It can be used by candidates to prepare concise and powerful answers to commonly asked consulting resume questions. Option A was the best logical option, but it was also a tough sell, given the culture of the organization.

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Case Interview Interviews Resumes Retail 81

Seth Godin Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

A few decades ago, our status and selection-based culture shifted a common meaning of the word to describe a sort of prize. You get picked for a fellowship, maybe you even get some money, and you can definitely put it on your resume.

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Seth Godin Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2018

We’ll use software to read the resumes, and we’ll do it in huge batches. The compliance-based school and resume system. The apparent power of the big companies to dictate the culture of work… But, over time, the economy has changed. In return, you’ll work as little as you can get away with.

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LSA Global

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Do Not Keep Underperformers or Cultural Misfits. Not moving quickly enough on poor performers is one of the top five warning signs of a low performance work culture because it: Undermines Respect. Review the resumes of the team and their records at the company. Articulate the team culture that you want to create.

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Confessions of a Consultant

AUGUST 20, 2017

Changing Culture: It’s more than a ‘Lick of New Paint’ It was a beautiful morning in the IFSC. But to make real progress, you need to think about changing the culture – and not just the outward elements like the new apartments in Sherriff Street. Don’t worry – normal service will be resumed shortly!

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LSA Global

APRIL 1, 2021

You finally receive an application from a candidate who offers a strong resume. To determine whether Richard has done this successfully in a way that makes sense for your unique sales strategy and culture, use the Responsibility Drill Down technique. This blog post is based on the following research study: Dougherty, T.,

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Seth Godin Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

The industrial culture, the resume-building mindset—it''s no wonder so many have bat boy syndrome. Not as the person who is going to have to step up and cause success, no, the opportunity sought is to be on the team, to bask without being asked for heroics (which of course, carry risk).

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Seth Godin Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

And we judge people by how they choose to wear a tie and jacket, or whether or not they use the correct typeface on their resume. Is adherence to cultural norms an indicator of quality and care in other areas? If it''s not, how much do we lose when we shun people who don''t care about the cultural foundations that we grew up with?

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 7, 2016

When two separate and unique cultures collide there is always bound to be some conflict. The still ongoing melding of cultures is sometimes described as awkward by some current employees, however, linking up with Nielsen has greatly increased the legitimacy and notability of The Cambridge Group. THE CAMBRIDGE GROUP CULTURE.

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MishTalk

JULY 2, 2013

Acting Man Austrian Blog. Boom Bust Blog. Money Blogs. You Walk Away Blog. The lenders are unhappy with progress Greece has made towards reforming its public sector, a senior euro zone official involved in the negotiations said, while another said they might suspend an inspection visit they resumed on Monday.

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Claris Consulting

JUNE 3, 2019

We are often quick to shift the blame of our lack of success to bad leaders, inferior culture, crazy customers, weak markets, defective products, or the competition. They aced the interview, had a superb resume, and were told no thank you. Yes, these areas are a factor and frequently out of our control.

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Management Consulted

MAY 21, 2015

BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON CULTURE . Know your resume inside out so that you can walk your interviewer through your highlights reel with ease. Or maybe you already have an interview with BAH and would like to make sure you’re up to speed with your resume and any potential cases that may pop up. Booz Allen Hamilton Blog.

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Case Interview Interviews Resumes Government 100

Harvard Business

APRIL 19, 2017

Leading a Brainstorming Session with a Cross-Cultural Team. If you do something new every month, you won’t just add to your resume; you’ll reinvigorate yourself. Nothing makes you clarify your thoughts like sharing what you know, whether it’s in a blog post or at a training session or as a mentor. Emma Seppala.

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MishTalk

JULY 5, 2013

Acting Man Austrian Blog. Boom Bust Blog. Money Blogs. You Walk Away Blog. This month, the trend of huge part-time employment resumed, and in a major way. Top Financial Blog Citations. Time Magazine : Best 25 Financial Blogs. Bloomberg : Financial Blogs: The Best of the Bunch. Pension Tsunami.

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Seth Godin Blog

MAY 25, 2024

If it’s sunny on the day of the open house, more people make an offer… We’re using false proxies and amplifying negative cultural tropes to shortcut our selection processes, and it harms everyone involved. We don’t need a better digital resume, or a way to get the word out.

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Marketing Real Estate Resumes Data 34

Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

BUCK CONSULTANTS CULTURE . Buck Consultants is a company that values people integration and builds strong foundations on health and wealth management, so its culture is designed to bring people together and make work interesting and easy. Buck Consultants Blog. At Buck Consultants, it’s all about people.

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Consulting Case Interview Interviews Healthcare 100

CaseInterview.com

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

While McKinsey, Bain, or BCG will probably provide the most powerful resume augmentation, every one of the top consulting firms carries a blend of size and prestige that can take you places. Culture : Is the work environment healthy or toxic? Hours are long, and the culture can be demanding. Employee Satisfaction.

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Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 6, 2016

ZS ASSOCIATES CULTURE. ZS offers its employees many opportunities to travel to its international locations; however, be open to working nights and early US mornings with teams across cultures and geographies such as India. However, all wondrous places have some cons – the firm is still stuck a bit culturally in the 80s.

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Management Consulted

JANUARY 29, 2009

Recently I started a blog to pursue the joy of writing, it’s about college and careers. I’m a believer in real practice and there’s still so much about consulting you’ll never hear about merely from reading The McKinsey Way or visiting this blog, unless you have the work privilege that gives you the inside scoop.

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Melissa Agnes

MARCH 20, 2014

A: Immediately, we published a blog explaining in detail the mistake we made, followed by an apologetic email to every impacted customer and, finally, I personally called each one, clarifying what happened. And, almost every customer went back online and re-initiated the process to resume using our service.

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Tsavo Neal

APRIL 13, 2017

Their design is based on the history of their culture, their work, and their people. At the third section, we see three blog posts — with their featured image and their headline. You want more clients to contact you for projects, not have people pinging you with their resumes.

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Seth Godin Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2016

Your resume is thin. I'm not sure you're a good cultural fit. If you're moving forward and moving fast, you've no doubt heard it: People who look like you aren't qualified to do this work. You don't know the right people. You're too young to take this one on. This isn't for someone as cute as you. I don't trust the s. You live where?

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