Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to sit down with another blog contributor to the SpencerTom community, Jason Oh, to share our experiences about the consulting recruiting process. Why did you decide to pursue management consulting? Jeff : I had little idea about management consulting until my second year at university.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 31, 2020

To secure a final round interview at Bain, you would have to be in the top 3% of applicants for that office. No one enjoys being turned down, especially in the case of a consulting role where a lot of preparation is required. Fortunately, a top management consulting firm is not the end all and be all. Refine Your Search.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 18, 2020

Since graduation, I have had the pleasure of working for both a boutique and a large strategy consulting firm and wanted to share my insights on the differences in: Undergraduate recruiting. Typically, large consulting firms are diversified across industry groups and functional areas. Projects and client types. Workplace culture.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Similarly, in traditional management consulting roles, employees often utilize the latest tools to solve their clients’ problems, often without considering the impacts beyond the client themselves. Let us look at an example as a sort of case study. Enter Social Entrepreneurship!

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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.

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The Fearless Marketer

JANUARY 7, 2019

Judy is one of the most creative (and effective marketers) of her professional services that I have ever met. Not only that, she’s really enthusiastic about her marketing. Judy went on to grow her business very successfully over the next three decades and continues to market it in creative ways. How’d she do it?

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Management Consulted

MAY 25, 2014

GALLUP CONSULTING INTERVIEWS AND CULTURE. With a name that evokes the Wild Wild West, Gallup Consulting just sounds like a fun place to work. Enjoy reading about the dynamic history and impressive practices of Gallup Consulting. KEY STATS FOR GALLUP CONSULTING. Gallup Consulting Website.

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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.

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Management Consulted

MAY 22, 2016

ARCHSTONE CONSULTING. Today we highlight Archstone Consulting, a new firm on the block that is quickly making a name for itself in the consulting neighborhood. While originally founded as an independent strategic firm, Archstone Consulting was acquired by leading enterprise benchmarking firm The Hackett Group in 2009.

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CaseInterview.com

MARCH 5, 2019

Management consultant salaries in the United States will vary by position and experience. Starting from the base, fresh graduates (from undergrad institutions) earn an average base pay of $83,500 from top-tier consulting firms. These consultants take home a total amount of $250,000- $300,000. Other Consulting Firms Salaries.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 23, 2018

If you are targeting the consulting industry, increase that stress quotient by a few more points due to intense competition in the sector. I regret not allocating a bit of time to the following activities, that could have eased a ton of pressure from my consulting internship hunting efforts later on. Pre-MBA Reads. Guess what!

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

What follows is a success story I received from a reader who transitioned from banking to consulting as an experienced hire. My background: 4 years as equity analyst, MBA, 5 years in banking in equity capital markets (IPOs and such). So as you can see, I had zero experience in consulting. Preparation for the Interviews: .

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Harmonious Workplaces

DECEMBER 27, 2023

These professionals stand out as some of the best I’ve met in the biz When I worked as an executive or a consultant advising C-suite leaders and business owners, many of them complained about their inability to attract and recruit talent. Brenda helped to place me in a digital marketing position. With more than 33 yrs.

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 9, 2015

OC&C STRATEGY CONSULTANTS INTERVIEWS & CULTURE . Today we continue our firm profile series with an in-depth review of OC&C Strategy Consultants. KEY STATS FOR OC&C STRATEGY CONSULTANTS . OC&C Strategy Consultants Website: [link]. OC&C Strategy Consultants Headquarters: Worldwide.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 11, 2022

So, you recently graduated high school, got into a top school, and now suddenly you are bombarded with talk about internships, clubs, top firms, consulting interviews, and more. Find firms and alumni in industries you are interested in through on-campus recruiting events, firm websites, and LinkedIn. Use this to your advantage!

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Consulting Matters

MARCH 27, 2018

Interview Transcript: Betsy Jordyn: Well hello there everybody it's Betsy Jordyn of the Consultants Institute, and I am so excited to finally be interviewing Michael Zipursky of Consulting Success. So you have your own business consulting success. Do you have a consulting background yourself? Time flies.

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Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 15, 2015

FTI CONSULTING INTERVIEWS & CULTURE. KEY STATS FOR FTI CONSULTING. FTI Consulting Website. FTI Consulting Headquarters: West Palm Beach, Florida, USA. FTI Consulting Employees: 4,200+. FTI Consulting Locations: 26 Countries. FTI Consulting Chief Executive: Steve Gunby.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 6, 2018

This post is a continuation of my look at what you need to know to succeed in the consulting application process. From asking several of my friends for advice, who have all had internships and job offers from the Big Three and Big Four consulting firms, it’s clear that there is a common denominator to their successes – preparation.

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Kai Davis

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

You want to become a Consulting Niche Celebrity. Why Become A “Consulting Niche Celebrity”? When you’re a Consulting Niche Celebrity you’ve built up an amazing amount of proof that shows that you, your business, and your services are trusted, respected, and valued by clients in your target market to solve problems.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 15, 2018

In a competitive field like consulting, it’s important to stay ahead of the game if you want to have an advantage over the many similarly qualified candidates. The Big Four are accounting firms which have consulting branches, and thus they are structured differently to other consulting firms. Boutique firms.

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QEmploy

JULY 16, 2019

Why consulting? This guide contains everything you need to know about being a freelance consultant, answer the questions you might have, and tell you what to be aware of. This guide works for everyone who thinks about getting into consulting, but also for current consultants who might have some questions. Why consulting?

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Kai Davis

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

You want to become a Consulting Niche Celebrity. Why Become A “Consulting Niche Celebrity”? When you’re a Consulting Niche Celebrity you’ve built up an amazing amount of proof that shows that you, your business, and your services are trusted, respected, and valued by clients in your target market to solve problems.

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Management Consulted

MAY 28, 2017

Have we got a treat for you today, as we highlight up-and-coming software consulting firm Bulger Partners. What makes Bulger Partners even more unique among consulting firms is the fact that the firm houses Strategy Consulting and Investment Banking arms under the same roof, and even has a small PE fund. Marketing and Ad Tech.

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Management Consulted

MAY 28, 2017

Have we got a treat for you today, as we highlight up-and-coming software consulting firm Bulger Partners. What makes Bulger Partners even more unique among consulting firms is the fact that the firm houses Strategy Consulting and Investment Banking arms under the same roof, and even has a small PE fund. Marketing and Ad Tech.

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Management Consulted

MAY 28, 2017

Have we got a treat for you today, as we highlight up-and-coming software consulting firm Bulger Partners. What makes Bulger Partners even more unique among consulting firms is the fact that the firm houses Strategy Consulting and Investment Banking arms under the same roof, and even has a small PE fund. Marketing and Ad Tech.

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Management Consulted

JANUARY 15, 2017

Today we highlight Kalypso, a young but emerging player in the consulting market. If you are interested in the emerging market of the Internet of Things (IoT) or Augmented Reality (AR) devices, or are fascinated by helping a company navigate product placement in a grocery store, Kalypso may be a good fit for you. Practice Areas.

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 2, 2016

Ranked at #8 in the Vault Consulting Top 50, Cornerstone Research may just be the most interesting consulting firm you’ve never heard of. The firm has four main areas of expertise: consulting for attorneys, performing research and analysis, obtaining and prepping expert witnesses, and preparing for deposition and trial.

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Tsavo Neal

MARCH 20, 2019

“Why am I not getting any clients through my consulting website?”. In this article, I’ll take you through the exact questions — and steps — I would ask a consultant whose befuddled why they aren’t getting any clients with their website. As a consultant, your website has a purpose — to make you more money.

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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. With 27 offices worldwide, Parthenon-EY is still a new venture, although it is has gained decent market share in the 2 years it has been operational. Practice Areas. Consumer Products. Financial Services.

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 11, 2016

SIMON-KUCHER & PARTNERS INTERVIEWS & CULTURE. Though the firm’s background is exclusively in pricing, in more recent years it has been breaking into other practice areas such as strategy, marketing, and sales. The word “partner” means something different at SImon-Kucher than it does at many other consulting firms.

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Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

We recently chatted with Peter Woo, a graduate from the London School of Economics, to talk about his journey into consulting and life at Deloitte. He took an interesting pathway to get into consulting, and he dishes great info about what it was like to break in – and how life REALLY is on the inside. Peter : Yeah, sure.

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Consulting Success

JANUARY 29, 2018

Today I’m joined by seasoned consultant and passionate leader Ron Carucci. His work has taken him to over 20 countries in four different continents, and he is the author of several consulting and leadership books as well as a regular contributor to Forbes.com and the Harvard Business Review. Ron, welcome. Thanks for having me.

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Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 1, 2018

All organisations engage in marketing activities: you have to show your customers you have something they want, after all. For top-tier consulting firms, there are two primary marketing efforts – the first, marketing to attract entry-level recruits, is quite visible.

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 1, 2013

Does Oliver Wyman really offer a “different kind of consulting”? Oliver Wyman’s strategy consulting practice has made waves specifically in the financial services sector , and beyond as well. Have an upcoming Oliver Wyman interview? They have served Global 1000 clients over the past 40 years. Website: [link].

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 8, 2013

As consultants, we made sure to have our full share of consulting fun there. We calculated the number of fish that die every year from going over the falls, the market size for a zip line tour of the falls, and ways for local street vendors to double their revenues. 10AM – 11AM – Structuring the fit interview.

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 4, 2013

When we got her 1:1 in our New York Bootcamp, however, we were impressed with her experience, her depth of business understanding and her very solid motivations for her passion about consulting. So first things first – you decided to go to a target school in New York, but when was your first exposure to consulting?

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Management Consulted

APRIL 11, 2016

Today we take a look at a boutique consulting firm you may not have heard of, The Brattle Group. Consulting Firms, ranking 7th overall. In fact, The Brattle Group founders we convinced that by getting the firm culture just right, consulting could be the most fun way to make money. THE BRATTLE GROUP INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING.

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