Consulting Matters

MAY 13, 2021

Most blog posts aren't helpful to your ideal customer. In this "On-The-Air Coaching Session", I sat down with Phil Fraser to discuss a blog post that took him three weeks to write! This brings us to Phil's big question, what are my thoughts about his blog post, "What are the differences between a mentor and a business coach?".

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LSA Global

APRIL 9, 2024

Virtual Interview Tips to Hire Top Talent: Unveiling the Secrets The benefits of virtual interviews have caused most employers to conduct initial interviews online, rather than in person to open up their talent pool, inject flexibility into the recruiting process, test candidates remote technical savvy, and reduce travel expenses.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 4, 2022

There is a lot to think about when preparing for consulting interviews , and you may want to check out some of our other blog posts and guides for preparing your resume , creating your cover letter , and improving your network. I also applied during the Covid-19 Pandemic so I cannot comment on in person interviews, just virtual.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 15, 2021

MBA consulting recruiting season starts every fall. I am commenting purely on recruiting for a post-MBA consulting position. They generally learn about it through formal campus based recruiting events, their Consulting Club, or the constant pressure to network and talk to lots of consulting professionals.

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CaseInterview.com

MAY 9, 2019

I wanted to send you a quick note on how I have been able to secure a McKinsey interview , despite not knowing anyone in consultancy. I have consequently been invited for an interview. The objective of this email was to simply highlight that there are several alternatives to securing an interview.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 8, 2022

Use key terms that recruiters will most likely use to find you. A great summary makes it easy for a recruiter to see what you’ve done, or for someone you’ve reached out to to accept an informational interview. You can insert video, blog posts, PDFs, or presentations – whatever is relevant to your field of expertise.

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Comatch

JULY 15, 2022

Recruiting salespeople is a critical task. . 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. Recruiting top talent is not an exact science. But, It’s not that simple: consider the hidden costs!

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CaseInterview.com

APRIL 12, 2019

One of the most common questions I am asked is how much time is needed to prepare for case interviews ? They apply to MBB , have no idea what the industry is about, much to their surprise get an interview, and then for the next 72 hours they are Googling " what is management consulting.". The real problem is one of lead time.

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Interview Resources. Accenture Recruiting. Accenture Interview Question. AT Kearney Recruiting Skills Test. Monitor Deloitte Role Play Interview. Monitor Deloitte 2nd Round Interview Prep. Monitor Deloitte Interview Tips for Experienced Hire. Monitor Deloitte Interview Tips for Experienced Hire.

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CaseInterview.com

MAY 9, 2019

I am often asked by readers if networking will really help them obtain a consulting interview or if it could affect them negatively. I suggest you network with anyone within a management consulting firm regardless of whether they are involved in recruiting or consulting resume screening. Additional Resources.

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LSA Global

APRIL 4, 2024

From recruitment and onboarding to leadership, performance management, and learning and development, HR business practices serve as mediums through which culture permeates the organization. Recruiting: Assessing Cultural Fit Hiring is the gateway through which individuals first become members of an organizational culture.

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CaseInterview.com

MAY 22, 2019

Basically I think of the recruiting process as a race against time. By the time you master the case interview, will you have any interview opportunities left? I continue to feel that the best practice approach to case interview preparation is to use a 50/50 combo of Look Over My Shoulder ® and live practice with a partner.

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CaseInterview.com

APRIL 30, 2019

What follows is our exchange and my advice on how to prepare for second chance interviews after a rejection. Readers Email: I have a question pertaining to second chance interviews and case interview preparation. I interviewed with McKinsey for the second round and did not make it past that. I'm a Ph.D.

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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. Among Silicon Valley recruiters, his name is becoming a catchphrase. Four years ago, my old college dorm neighbor, Brian Acton, was looking for a job.

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Case Interview Dress Code. I often get questions about the dress code in a case interview. I cannot thank you enough for providing: The free case interview preparation videos on your blog. your frequent "insightful" emails sharing interview experience of other candidates. Question 1: I hope you are doing great!

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Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

Thankfully though, we don’t have any recordings of their set… INFOSYS CONSULTING INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING. Because Infosys’ focus is on the client experience, the interviewers want to leave no room whatsoever for internal discord. Infosys Blogs. University of California, Los Angeles. Social Media.

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CaseInterview.com

MARCH 10, 2019

I was recently asked by a reader what the average applicant success rate is at each round in the case interview process. have done the majority of recruiting out of the schools (under grad, MBA, JD, MD, PhD). McKinsey would interview anyone graduating from those programs for no other reason than they got admitted into those programs.

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 7, 2017

As the pioneering Danish firm Specialisterne showed first in the early 2000s, however, and as the Australian Defence Organization’s partner DXC Technology has demonstrated through deployments in Australia, if you manage things right, you can recruit great talent and activate it to a maximum degree from populations of autistic people.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 3, 2018

Most consulting firms are wrapping up their recruitment process for this year and offers have been sent out. 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? Likely, your interviewer will feel the same way.

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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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Management Consulted

MAY 5, 2015

What started off as an informal blog about management consulting with just a few readers became interview prep sessions, resume edits, videos on YouTube and Vimeo, books and the presentations we give at colleges around the world. The case interview is the great equalizer. And after all that, even with 1.5M Why did we build it?

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Management Consulted

JUNE 23, 2015

In May, we launched the Consulting Case Interview Bootcamp – Online. But today, we’re putting all of that activity on pause because we’ve completed a huge undertaking – the launch of the Consulting Fit Interview Bootcamp – Online. You have told us – over and over again – that you loved it.

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Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 6, 2020

I receive 2-3 LinkedIn messages per day asking to schedule a call so that I can share my personal experience in consulting, answer recruiting-related questions, and sometimes even review a resume on the spot. Do you want to schedule a mock interview? I’m in the midst of recruiting and have some questions about company X.

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 7, 2016

THE CAMBRIDGE GROUP INTERVIEWS. You’ve aced your case interview prep , you’ve got a killer resume and now you’re ready for the interview process. Be prepared for 2-3 rounds of interviews, the first of which may consist of connecting with a recruiter for a phone screen. Nervous about giving an elevator pitch?

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 20, 2008

Wanted to let people know that I’ll be taking a (very) short blogging break from today through Monday, as I am traveling and making it way home for the holidays. I offer a personalized consultation service – from re-writing your resume to simulated interviews/case studies to thorough Q&A. Thanks to all my readers.

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CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 30, 2019

In my particular experience, your guidance was essential to me in revealing the personality behind the much-feared recruiter and interviewer. VC: In case interviews , often the problem you think you are solving at the start of the case ends up being quite different by the end.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 25, 2019

A CaseInterview.com student who received an interview from BCG recently asked me about how a practice case study interview works. This is an interview where you practice with a BCG associate prior to your actual interview. These practice interviews really are practice. It begs the question, "Why do they do this?".

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Management Consulted

MARCH 28, 2016

Candidates will be interviewed on campus or over the phone. BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING . First things first: the chance of you getting a case to solve in a Booz Allen Hamilton consulting interview is greatly reduced when compared to other large firms. If so, grab an interview prep session with us here.

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

I have been practising case interviews for over two months now, however, I always get a little tense when I am doing the cases. Please advise on how I could overcome the apparent nervousness and come across as calm during the other interviews. I had a query and needed your help on that. Here's why. Rule #1: Know your material.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 21, 2022

While there are multiple blogs on networking tips and tricks to help you build your late-stage network (right before applying to jobs), there are steps you can take early in college that will ease the networking process. I interviewed and was then offered the position. Leverage Faculty Members. Bonus Tip: Update Your Resume Monthly!

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Consulting Matters

MARCH 27, 2020

And today you don't have a lot of choices to resolve this crisis as you can't simply sign up with an executive recruiter and get busy finding a job because the opportunities simply aren't there. Several years ago, Michael Zipursky of Consulting Success, interviewed me for his podcast on my "$0 to $300K in 18 months Business Launch story."

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LSA Global

APRIL 27, 2020

Virtual Interview Tips to Hire Top Talent. The option of interviewing and hiring virtually, rather than through typical in-person interviews, is quickly becoming the new norm as recruiters and hiring managers adapt to social distancing, look to open up their talent pool, and manage travel expenses.

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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. They are: An Introduction.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 15, 2021

What is your best piece of advice for the recruiting and hiring process? 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. Do not focus on being perfect. Do what is comfortable and authentic to you.

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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

APRIL 13, 2019

10 years, one of the most common questions I am asked is how much time is needed to prepare for a case interview and how to prepare when you don’t have much time. I want to address in this article the 2 nd question of how to prepare for a case interview when you don’t have much time. Reader #2 – 3 Days Until Interview.

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 27, 2012

Paper airplanes are fun, but you don’t want your resume to become the vehicle for a recruiter’s mid-afternoon horseplay because you’ve bored them to death. Follow our tips to ensure your resume makes it into the interview pile, not the trash. Instead, ask the person for an informational interview.

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