Consulting Matters

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

All consultants and coaches need to be clear on the differences between their role and the role of their clients. Related: Consulting vs. Leading. If you don't feel comfortable selling your consulting and coaching services - hooray! Related: Framing & Empathy - The Little Known Way of Establishing Consulting Credibility.

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Consulting Video Energy Case Interview 207

Tom Spencer

JANUARY 5, 2019

Today I’m going to talk about a very important aspect of the case interview, which is your conclusion to the case problem. Structured thinking and structured communication are at the crux of what management consultants are doing day in and day out. The following is a simple concept to follow. Data supported arguments.

Case Interview 60

Case Interview Interviews Metrics Analysis 60

Tom Spencer

JANUARY 12, 2019

This article looks at concluding your case interview well. I truly hope these articles help you succeed in case interviews and win the job you truly hope for. Right after the restatement of the client question, the conclusion reads “here is my recommendation…” What this does is it primes the interviewers.

Case Interview 60

Case Interview Interviews Data Exercises 60

Tom Spencer

MAY 4, 2019

Is a job in consulting really what you expect it will be when you are a student, knee-deep in case prep and coffee chats? In this series , we hear from new consultants who were recently in those shoes, and what their experience has actually been like during the transition from the dream to the day-to-day reality of consulting work.

Consulting 113

Consulting Case Interview Bain Analysis 113

Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

Do you stumble when asked why you’d be a great consultant? We also know that even if you think you’re set, the answer you imagine can definitely be better. We also know that even if you think you’re set, the answer you imagine can definitely be better. ” -Giulia, Chicago Booth alum.

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Case Interview Bain McKinsey Interviews 175

Management Consulted

JULY 3, 2016

BATES WHITE ECONOMIC CONSULTING. Bates White Economic Consulting is a highly reputable boutique firm that has been gathering momentum in recent years. As if he wasn’t already impressive enough, he also led a team that provided expert services during the Vitamin C Antitrust Litigation, one of the largest price-fixing cases in U.S.

Interviews 140

Interviews Culture Consulting Case Interview 140

Management Consulted

APRIL 27, 2014

A prospective management consultant without basic business understanding is like a camera tripod with 2 legs — it just won’t work out for you. Here, we’re not talking about actually developing case interview skills per se – we have a whole bunch of suggested articles at the end that will help you do that.

Development 205

Development Consulting Boston Consulting Group McKinsey 205

Tom Spencer

JUNE 27, 2013

Definitions. The Consulting Blog’s new editor. in Management Consulting. We have chosen the talented Ashley Sherman to be an Editor of the Consulting Blog for 2013/14. Previous post: A Perfect Storm: Growth in Public Sector Consulting. Next post: Mastering the Case Interview. Business Strategy.

Consulting 118

Consulting Case Interview Journal Interviews 118

Management Consulted

MAY 21, 2017

For the last 4 years we’ve been running our popular Black Belt interview training courses – with tremendous success. Compared to a 3% acceptance rate at top consulting firms, 55% of our Black Belt Supreme participants have received 1 or more offers from top 10 firms. How can we do even more to get ready? Want some even better news?

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Case Interview Interviews Cover Letters Resumes 188

Successful Independent Consulting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

As a self-employed consultant do you really need a website? I’m asked this a lot, particularly if a consultant gets most business from referrals or they contract through agencies or boutique firms. Indeed, I know dozens of independent consultants making six-figure incomes without one. If you don’t, keep reading!

Consulting 236

Consulting Case Interview Engineering Industry 236

Tom Spencer

JANUARY 3, 2013

Definitions. in Business Strategy. Get Email Updates (It’s Free). -- Australia’s premier consulting blog. Graduate Consulting Group. Business Strategy. Case Interviews. Management Consulting. Enjoy the Consulting Blog? Helpful Links. Under Promise and Over Deliver. Leave a Comment.

Consulting 141

Consulting Case Interview Interviews Leadership 141

Management Consulted

OCTOBER 3, 2012

Last week we held an MC exclusive subscriber giveaway contest – entrants told us in 200 words or less how they became interested in consulting. 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.

Consulting 204

Consulting Case Interview Interviews Engineering 204

Management Consulted

JUNE 5, 2016

How did Charlie, a recent Harvard undergrad, navigate through the process of getting accepted to medical school and working for a biotech firm on the West Coast to finally finding his true passion in healthcare consulting (and landing an offer at Putnam)? interview on Friday. And then the other one is Boston Consulting Group.

Healthcare 100

Healthcare Case Interview Consulting Interviews 100

Tom Spencer

MAY 15, 2013

Definitions. in Business Strategy. Get Email Updates (It’s Free). -- Australia’s premier consulting blog. Graduate Consulting Group. Business Strategy. Case Interviews. Management Consulting. Enjoy the Consulting Blog? Helpful Links. Better Is Not Better. Different is Better.

Consulting 94

Consulting Case Interview Enterprise Interviews 94

Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

NERA ECONOMIC CONSULTING. Interviewing with NERA Economic Consulting? In fact, if you look at a list of top 20 consulting firms, NERA won’t be on it. That being said, NERA is still a major player in the consulting industry and here’s why: NERA Economic Consulting is the top econom ic consulting firm, period.

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NERA Economic Consulting Interviews Oliver Wyman Consulting 147

CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

It applies not only to how you serve clients as a consultant but also how you manage your own career. My thoughts on this topic are widely applicable to CIBs (Case Interview Beginners), F1Ys (Future first years), and CIFMs (Consulting Isn't for Me). No, I'm pretty sure I could beat him in a case interview competition!

Case Interview 89

Case Interview Consulting Fashion Interviews 89

Tom Spencer

MAY 31, 2012

Definitions. Strategy and general business consulting firms in Australia 2012. in Management Consulting. THE list of strategy and general business consulting firms is part of the full list of consulting firms in Australia : Tier One – Global. Pacific Strategy Partners. Oyster Consulting.

Oliver Wyman 122

Oliver Wyman Strategy Strategy Strategy& 122

Tom Spencer

MAY 29, 2013

Definitions. in Business Strategy. Next post: 9 Signs It’s Time to Hire an Outside Consultant. Get Email Updates (It’s Free). -- Australia’s premier consulting blog. Graduate Consulting Group. Business Strategy. Case Interviews. Management Consulting. Helpful Links.

Chemicals 98

Chemicals Consulting Case Interview Energy 98

Tom Spencer

JANUARY 20, 2013

Definitions. in Business Strategy. Get Email Updates (It’s Free). -- Australia’s premier consulting blog. Graduate Consulting Group. Business Strategy. Case Interviews. Management Consulting. Enjoy the Consulting Blog? Helpful Links. Know Your Outcome. Burn all other bridges.

Consulting 83

Consulting Case Interview Interviews Leadership 83

Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

Definitions. in Management Consulting. Consulting firms are often associated with ivory tower elitism or faceless prestige. They were voted ‘Best management consultancy’ by clients in the 2012 BRW Client Choice Awards. Get Email Updates (It’s Free). -- Australia’s premier consulting blog.

Consulting 98

Consulting Case Interview Video Enterprise 98

Tom Spencer

JULY 3, 2012

Definitions. in Business Strategy. Previous post: Strategy and general business consulting firms in Australia 2012. Next post: Insights from Australia’s Leading Social Sector Consulting Firm. Get Email Updates (It’s Free). -- Australia’s premier consulting blog. Graduate Consulting Group.

Consulting 107

Consulting Insurance Insurance Case Interview 107

Tom Spencer

JANUARY 17, 2013

Definitions. in Business Strategy. I was looking for some inspiration lately due to my struggles in finding a consulting position. Get Email Updates (It’s Free). -- Australia’s premier consulting blog. Graduate Consulting Group. Business Strategy. Case Interviews. Management Consulting.

Consulting 118

Consulting Case Interview Video Interviews 118

Tom Spencer

JANUARY 29, 2013

Definitions. Victor Cheng, former McKinsey consultant and creator of CaseInterview.com, indicates that: The definitive book on this subject is the Pyramid Principle by Barbara Minto. Get Email Updates (It’s Free). -- Australia’s premier consulting blog. Graduate Consulting Group. Business Strategy.

Consulting 145

Consulting McKinsey Case Interview Groups 145

Tom Spencer

MARCH 1, 2012

Definitions. in Business Strategy. Get Email Updates (It’s Free). -- Australia’s premier consulting blog. Graduate Consulting Group. Business Strategy. Case Interviews. Management Consulting. Enjoy the Consulting Blog? Helpful Links. Six Secrets to Success. Leave a Comment Now.

Consulting 94

Consulting Case Interview Interviews Leadership 94

Tom Spencer

JANUARY 2, 2012

Definitions. Get Email Updates (It’s Free). -- Australia’s premier consulting blog. Graduate Consulting Group. Business Strategy. Case Interviews. Management Consulting. Enjoy the Consulting Blog? Helpful Links. Happy New Year! by Tom Spencer on January 3, 2012 · 0 comments.

Consulting 98

Consulting Case Interview Leadership Interviews 98

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.

Interviews 100

Interviews Culture Case Interview Bain 100

Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

Definitions. List of strategy consulting firms in Hong Kong 2011. in Management Consulting. List of strategy consulting firms in Hong Kong. Boston Consulting Group. Deloitte Consulting. Navigant Consulting. OC&C Strategy Consultants. Roland Berger Strategy Consultants.

Oliver Wyman 107

Oliver Wyman Strategy Strategy Strategy& 107

Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 14, 2011

Definitions. in Business Strategy. Case in point, the latest version of the NAO humanoid robot. Next post: Understanding Michael Porter: The Essential Guide to Competition and Strategy. Get Email Updates (It’s Free). -- Australia’s premier consulting blog. Graduate Consulting Group. Business Strategy.

Productivity 89

Productivity Case Interview Consulting Interviews 89

Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 3, 2011

Definitions. List of strategy consulting firms in London 2011. in Management Consulting. List of strategy consulting firms in London. Alpha Financial Markets Consulting. Boston Consulting Group. Cedar Management Consulting. Celerant Consulting. Deloitte Consulting.

BearingPoint 99

BearingPoint Capgemini Strategy Strategy 99

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 strategy heavyweights for strategy projects in the tech sector due to better industry specialty. – Employees: 40+ consultants. BULGER PARTNERS KEY STATS.

Software 100

Software Case Interview Recruiting Recruitment 100

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. A majority of consultants received bonuses last year.

Software 100

Software Case Interview Recruiting Recruitment 100

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.

Software 100

Software Case Interview Recruiting Recruitment 100

Tom Spencer

MARCH 19, 2012

Definitions. Get Email Updates (It’s Free). -- Australia’s premier consulting blog. Graduate Consulting Group. Business Strategy. Case Interviews. Management Consulting. Enjoy the Consulting Blog? Helpful Links. BASEL III for dummies. by Tom Spencer on March 20, 2012 · 0 comments.

Consulting 94

Consulting Case Interview Interviews Leadership 94

Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 15, 2012

Definitions. Small can be good, particularly for consultants. Previous post: Insights from Australia’s Leading Social Sector Consulting Firm. Get Email Updates (It’s Free). -- Australia’s premier consulting blog. Graduate Consulting Group. Graduate Consulting Group. Business Strategy.

Consulting 147

Consulting Case Interview Banking Financial 147

Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

Definitions. in Business Strategy. Get Email Updates (It’s Free). -- Australia’s premier consulting blog. Graduate Consulting Group. Business Strategy. Case Interviews. Management Consulting. Enjoy the Consulting Blog? Helpful Links. Short the market, but long on you. Categories.

Marketing 94

Marketing Case Interview Consulting Interviews 94

Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 6, 2015

ALTMAN VILANDRIE CONSULTING. They describe themselves as “a unique, pure play communications and media strategy consulting group” and it seems as though they may be right about themselves. Created in 2002, Altman Vilandrie is a newbie consulting firm, so its history is short. INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING .

Interviews 100

Interviews Culture Case Interview Recruiting 100

Management Consulted

JANUARY 15, 2017

Today we highlight Kalypso, a young but emerging player in the consulting market. The firm does this by offering technology implementation services, as well as some tech advisory expertise and a little strategy work. Although the firm lacks a long, storied history, it counts many Fortune 1000 companies as clients. Practice Areas.

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Interviews Culture Case Interview Intellectual Property 100