Tom Spencer

JANUARY 6, 2018

As the frequency of answering this question increased, I felt that there was an urgent need to be fulfilled, so I decided to start blogging here with a series of articles trying to answer this question in a most efficient and insightful way. The management consulting industry is far from being a big mono chunk. Stay tuned!

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Tom Spencer

MAY 6, 2015

Case questions form the cornerstone of the consulting interview, and reading this blog or reviewing the case prep resources listed below will not be sufficient preparation. Many experts recommend at least 30 mock case interviews with friends, classmates, contacts in the industry and anyone else who is willing to help.

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Consulting Matters

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Initially, I wanted to interview Jared because he has done a fantastic job carving out a unique position in the market as a specialized futurist. If you got a big vision for your business and your life, but need a jolt of inspiration on how to make it happen, listen in to this powerful interview with Jared.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 25, 2019

Recently I received a question from a CaseInterview.com student who was interviewing with BCG in Africa for a associate position about focusing on specific types of cases based on the location of the firm he was interviewing with (i.e. Some firms and some offices will standardize the cases given so it's random. Additional Resources.

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CaseInterview.com

MARCH 7, 2019

Here's a list of Case Interview Questions that I've received as a candidate. Keep in mind the interview format (especially for McKinsey) has evolved since the time I went through it as a candidate. How much time does it take to relocated an average size mountain 10 miles using an average size dump truck? McKinsey Case.

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CaseInterview.com

MAY 13, 2021

A question I am asked often is how to utilize all of the various frameworks and advice on frameworks out there on other case interview prep sites? As a former McKinsey case interviewer, the problem I see with too many frameworks or being wedded to any framework at all is this. This is definitely not good.

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Management Consulted

MARCH 28, 2016

Industries. Candidates will be interviewed on campus or over the phone. Start with character, intelligence, and industry. BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING . For the next interview you will most likely have several 1:1 interviews with different mid-senior level staff members. CAPABILITIES.

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CaseInterview.com

DECEMBER 11, 2019

He landed an interview with Twitter — but they didn’t give him an offer. He interviewed with Facebook — and they too did not give him a job offer. Members get access to 6 hours of video tutorials on case interviews , the actual frameworks I used to pass my interviews, and over 500 articles on case interviews.

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Consulting Matters

DECEMBER 10, 2020

But once she got into the process, she discovered that she now has the pathway to grow her business way behind the Chicago area where she now lives to companies and industries all around the world! The difference that being a "unicorn" in your industry can make and how to use your uniqueness to set your consulting apart. Take Action.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 18, 2019

At consulting firms like McKinsey, you will receive a personal experience interview (or McKinsey PEI). Sometimes an entire interview is devoted to these types of questions. Other times, you will receive 10 - 15 minutes of these kinds of questions before you get a case interview. This is why the case interview exists.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 3, 2018

As a result, the consulting firms want to see strong soft skills demonstrated in the interviews. Which ones will interviewers be looking for you to demonstrate? Below are three key traits that define successful communication in a case interview: Don’t ramble. Likely, your interviewer will feel the same way. Communication.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 13, 2019

You can perform better in a consulting interview by having an upfront preview of what types of questions might be thrown your way. Consulting interview questions about pricing ask for the optimal price -- or way to determine the optimal price -- for a given product or service. All the normal case interview rules apply.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 13, 2019

There's a great article in Bloomberg BusinessWeek that while several years old does a great job at discussing how the global strategy consulting industry got started, why Boston Consulting Group was founded, how Bain was a spinoff of BCG, and how Bain Capital was a spinoff of Bain. business history. Additional Resources.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 3, 2023

In this blog post, I’ll provide an overview of what people advisory consulting is, what people advisory consultants do, and how to break into the industry. Network: Building relationships within the industry can be a key factor in getting your foot in the door at a people advisory consulting firm. What is People Advisory?

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CaseInterview.com

JULY 24, 2019

How BCG, Bain and the Consulting Industry Got Started. BCG Interview. Example BCG Interview Question. BCG Interview Focus. BCG Informal Interview. BCG Practice Case Interview. Difference Between US and Europe BCG Interviews. BCG Case Interview Math Practice. About McKinsey Bain and BCG.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

What separates your exposition about applying frameworks to case interviews (and life really!) I think one thing I'll point out about the case interview frameworks on my site is they are NOT primarily intended to help one pass case interviews. Success Story: Just received an offer at Bain & Co. Thanks for your feedback.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 13, 2019

What you will learn: Learn what skills you need to display in a case interview in order to impress your interviewer. The skills that they are looking for can differ between interview formats,types, and rounds. Topics Covered: Interviewer’s Mindset. How to Prep for Candidate-Led and Interviewer-Led Interviews.

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CaseInterview.com

MAY 13, 2021

A question I am asked often is how to utilize all of the various frameworks and advice on frameworks out there on other case interview prep sites? As a former McKinsey case interviewer, the problem I see with too many frameworks or being wedded to any framework at all is this. This is definitely not good.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 11, 2019

Question: I have a question regarding a case I had in an interview with AT Kearney last month. You isolated the root cause of the client's problem which was an INDUSTRY-wide spike in energy costs. The right thing to look at next is to do an analysis at the industry level. Have they always been high? Is it cyclical?

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Those are of great help as well, especially the ones about "how not to feel nervous on the interview" and "how to get the most from the LOMS" and other tips. What is the best way to summarise/remember the case interview question ? The background information was that the overall industry is in crisis.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Question on Booz Allen Hamilton Interview: . Hello Victor, I wanted to inform you that I had applied to Booz Allen Hamilton (Energy Practice, Middle East) and underwent two rounds of telephonic interviews with people at Principal level and then received a call for the second round which would be face-to-face.

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Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 4, 2011

Disputes over wages can distract business leaders from strategic priorities and lead to strikes and industrial action. Most recently, Qantas grounded its entire domestic and international fleet due to widespread industrial action. Get Email Updates (It’s Free). -- Australia’s premier consulting blog. Case Interviews.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 15, 2021

When I talk to online MBA students, the first thing that strikes me is that they are unaware about industry dynamics. In-person MBA students don’t acquire most of their consulting industry knowledge from the classroom. Behavioral and Case Interviews . I am commenting purely on recruiting for a post-MBA consulting position.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Because this is exactly what I'm going through now: I work in a top ad agency in [ European city ] and I'm in a middle of my preparation process for interviews in MBB. Practice a lot before you know if you have an interview. You can find more information on this at: caseinterview.com/consulting-resume.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 24, 2021

This is a question that you will inevitably receive when interviewing with a consulting firm. For some, the attraction of consulting is the opportunity to work on a diverse set of problems in a diverse range of industries, which generalist firms can offer. Making use of consulting websites, forums, and blogs.

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CaseInterview.com

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 Cover Letter That Will Get You the Interview. How to Network Your Way to an Interview. Keep It Simple.

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 30, 2008

Hi readers: I hate to pause the blog train, but for the next few days I will be traveling and enjoying the last moments of 2008. The “ultimate” interview guide – complete with fit/behavioral questions, sizing/quantitative questions, and brain-teasers. You can expect my posting to start again on Friday, January 2.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 11, 2019

This caseinterview.com student sent me an email recently asking my advice on how they could practice and improve their performance in the problem-solving part of a case interview. First of all, many thanks for all your information and encouraging words on case interview preparation . the whole interview was done in 22 minutes.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

Get Email Updates (It’s Free). -- Australia’s premier consulting blog. Case Interviews. Enjoy the Consulting Blog? Graduate Consulting Group. Categories. Select Category. Business Frameworks. Business Strategy. Leadership. Management Consulting. Other stuff. Copyright © 2013 Tom Spencer. All rights reserved.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 27, 2013

The Consulting Blog’s new editor. We have chosen the talented Ashley Sherman to be an Editor of the Consulting Blog for 2013/14. An accomplished Business & Political Economy student at NYU Stern, Ashley brings passion, keen intellect, and a unique perspective to the Consulting Blog. Case Interviews. Definitions.

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The Source

JUNE 4, 2020

While the industry is still dominated by a handful of big firms, they are no longer the default option they once were. This is the final blog in the ‘Should you be scared of…’ series that explores some of the newer businesses and platforms seeking to turn the industry on its head—and whether your firm needs to worry about the new competition.

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Consulting Matters

APRIL 21, 2022

In this interview, you'll hear: How Jennifer discovered who she was passionate about serving. She resigned from her job and started a coaching business to focus on her mission - to equip and empower talented, ambitious, tech-friendly, and relational women who like to take charge of their careers by filling the void in the tech industry.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 7, 2023

In this blog post, we will explore the key elements of business development and sales and how they can be used to drive growth and business success. This means constantly researching the industry, staying up to date on the latest trends, and building relationships with potential partners and customers.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 15, 2021

I wanted to get a broad experience across a bunch of industries and I knew that I would get this opportunity at a company like BCG. Comfort and authenticity are huge during the interviewing process. But being able to make a mistake, step back, and roll with it is important during the interview process. Image: Pixabay.

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Comatch

JULY 15, 2022

I then met a candidate who told me that despite positive interviews, he was not hired because there was still doubt about his qualifications at the end of the process. Many companies believe that newly hired talent knows the industry and has proven experience in a similar portfolio. The Argument for Hiring Out-of-the-Box Talent.

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Management Consulted

MARCH 23, 2014

Fortunately, we can draw on a wide range of industry experts and materials within the firm to help us get up to speed. What advice do you have for the BCG interview process? As a first step, I would recommend reading the industry guides, blogs and speaking to consultants to get a feel for what consultants do in practice.

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Women in Consulting

OCTOBER 26, 2015

Deb Siegle, WIC’s president, was recently interviewed (by email) regarding women consultants and business owners for possible inclusion in an article for one of the Boston College blogs. Here are excerpts from that interview. Another colleague has a website, a blog, and a LinkedIn profile. By: Deborah Siegle.

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