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Applying to McKinsey from a Non-Target School

CaseInterview.com

I probably put in over 100 hours preparing , and only about 80 of those were for the case, I believe those additional 20 hours of prep for the experience portions helped put me over the top when competing with other candidates from more target schools. Basically, to get interviews, network, network and then network some more.

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Gallup Consulting Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

GALLUP CONSULTING INTERVIEWS AND CULTURE. SRI was founded in 1969 and its expertise in psychological research/interviews identified the “fit” of individuals is specific positions or roles in an organization. After building so much valuable experience and knowledge, Gallup did the next big thing - write a book!

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Why consulting?

Management Consulted

The prize for best answer was a FREE Consulting Case Bank and The Consulting Bible 3rd edition – a HUGE giveaway – so we weren’t surprised when we heard from so many of you. As we were looking through your responses, we realized you were answering as if you were in an interview – and that’s smart.

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FTI Consulting Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

FTI CONSULTING INTERVIEWS & CULTURE. The firm has made up for its youth, however, by growing rapidly through innovation, famous cases and a lot of acquisitions. the consulting firm started off like a lot of American startups do – in a small, forgettable warehouse somewhere on the outskirts of town (in this case, in Annapolis, MD).

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2017 Management Consulting Salaries for Undergraduates, MBAs/Grads, & Interns

Management Consulted

There are several reasons for this, the most notable being talent acquisition competition pressure from numerous banking and technology firms. In the United States, offices in San Francisco sometimes proffer slightly higher salaries than other offices, partly because of the talent war with Silicon Valley firms. Signing Bonus: $5,000.

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Business Spotlight: Stanford GBS grad launches Returnships

Management Consulted

Linda’s company, Talent Reconnect, offers returnships that are aimed mostly at women who have graduated from top business schools but who had 2 to 5 years of post-MBA experience before opting out. Does she go through interviews? And when I say smaller, I don’t mean dinky. ” Great. What time of year does this happen?

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How to Make a Great First Impression

Harvard Business

The saying “You only have one chance to make a first impression” holds true in many situations, from job interviews to sales calls. The bond needn’t “be profound”— it could be that you “attended the same university, have kids the same age, or have read the same book recently.”

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