Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Pursuing tertiary studies is not only about the academics, but also about knowing which career path you want to take and how to utilise the resources you are given by your institution in order to attain that goal. Most importantly, you can learn how to pitch as if you were presenting to a client. Prioritise academic excellence.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Here area couple of success stories received from readers who used case interview preparation techniques for securing an offer outside of consulting. Success Story: I would like to share my positive experience of a business case interview, thanks to your website! It's amazing how your advice actually works!

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Management Consulted

JULY 8, 2013

Management Consulted is taking consulting bootcamps on the road – live and delivered straight to you. What is a Management Consulting Bootcamp? For the low price of $575, each participant receives a complete resume / cover letter edit ($350), the MC Book Bundle ($195) and 8 hours of group instruction (priceless).

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Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 7, 2019

The question of how to join a management consulting firm as an experienced hire from another industry or another consulting firm is one that is often asked. The traditional route is to apply and go through the standard interview process as an MBA summer intern or post-MBA consultant. First Step: Getting the Interview.

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CaseInterview.com

MAY 9, 2019

Management Consulting Networking Success Story: I just want to drop you one additional thank you e-mail, as I heavily relied on your preparation sources throughout my interviewing journey (and the corresponding case interview preparation). I then started crafting my own frameworks for different case scenarios.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 24, 2018

Effectively managing the flood of information on companies, contacts, and case-prep is half the battle. This will help you to keep track of rapidly upcoming application deadlines, and you can also filter on company to double-check cover letter accuracy regarding the position, offices, and recruiter.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

It turns out that preparing for case interviews is fairly similar to preparing for Taekwon-Do Competitions. Martial arts have taught me discipline and the ability to learn new things, while also striving to perfect what I already know, which I employ as I prepare for the case interviews. Learning Frameworks.

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 28, 2014

Many questions were asked about resumes, cover letters and the importance of inserting a cover letter with their applications. I feel that I am more confident in describing my story and in how to deliver that. How could you possibly go into an interview not having done this bootcamp?”

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

Before starting your application journey, the very first thing is to understand the recruitment process and selection criteria of those management consulting firms. During this first step, you will need to provide materials like your Cover Letter, Resume and Transcripts/Test scores (GMAT, GRE, etc.). So, be strategic!

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Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 8, 2015

You’ve done all your homework on the firm, networked your butt off, and crafted the pristine consulting resume and cover letter. Then you receive a call saying you’ve passed the first round and they want you to come in for an interview. 16 cases that you can do on your own or use to practice with a partner.

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Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

If you want a small group setting to accelerate your case interview performance (like, 0-60 in a day) join us next weekend in San Francisco – September 21 for our last 8-hour Consulting Bootcamp in the U.S. this year (includes a full resume/cover letter edit and our MC Book Bundle). *.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 22, 2017

Few internship schemes are as competitive as those offered by top management consulting firms – for many good reasons. Spend some time perfecting your CV and cover letter. Consultants and recruiters often spend no more than a few seconds looking at your application when shortlisting interview candidates.

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Management Consulted

JULY 10, 2016

*We’re starting this article off assuming that you’ve already knocked some socks off during networking (see here ) and created a masterful resume and cover letter (see here ). Once you’ve passed the resume screen, you’ll be invited in to a local office for a first round interview. Please don’t!

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Management Consulted

JULY 1, 2012

Your asset file consists of the names of anyone and everyone who can help you – either directly or indirectly – get a job in management consulting. Note to consulting wanna-bes, especially from non-traditional tracks: in 9 out of 10 cases, this contact will make the difference between getting an interview or not.

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CaseInterview.com

AUGUST 20, 2019

The following is a success story from a CaseInterview.com student who recently received an offer from Monitor Deloitte and his tips for consulting interview success. Applies to firms online, sends more cover letters with every rejection. Finds your website one week before back to back case interviews.

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CaseInterview.com

APRIL 17, 2019

For almost any professional job, applicants are required to provide a resume and cover letter to demonstrate their qualifications. This goes to show just how important it is to write a strong resume when applying to be a consultant. A management consulting resume is different from your standard resume.

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Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 28, 2016

In case you were wondering, the company’s current trademarked slogan, “We Didn’t Invent the Chicken, Just the Chicken Sandwich,” does indeed refer to their flagship menu-item, the Chick-Fil-A chicken sandwich. Interview Tips & Tricks. Following this discovery, he registered the name Chick-Fil-A, Inc.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

It helped me a lot in getting ready for case interviews , and now I have an offer from BCG [ Eastern Europe ] and A.T. To transition to another region starting from BCG Eastern Europe, you will have to physically travel to the country you want to work in, to network and interview. Kearney [ Western Europe ].

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 27, 2012

Follow our tips to ensure your resume makes it into the interview pile, not the trash. We give you an overview on how to be prepared, then cover specifics on exactly what to do at the event, what questions to ask, and what to do once the session’s over. Instead, ask the person for an informational interview.

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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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CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 31, 2019

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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CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 31, 2019

I like that you balance avoiding "hard and fast" rules, but also provide very MECE As an industry hire, I had very few resources to get direct, comprehensive guidance from those with case interview experience - your stuff was essentially my platform to get started - and that it's available for free, is a gift. I teach one approach.

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 7, 2014

. BRIDGESPAN INTERVIEWS & CULTURE . Bridgespan has a board of 12 distingushed trustees whose backgrounds include both the for-profit and non-profit sectors, two of them being Thomas Tierney, Cofounder & Chairman, and Bob Bechek, Worldwide Managing Director of Bain & Company. KEY STATS FOR BRIDGESPAN. Networking Groups.

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 8, 2017

How should your résumé reference the previous position, or should you even include it? What should you say in an interview? And how can you go into the application process feeling positive about your prospects? Interviews will definitely require a bit more care and forethought than they did before.

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Management Consulted

MAY 4, 2014

We recently had the opportunity to interview Jason, a student at NYU Stern who landed a summer internship with Deloitte Consulting S&O. I talked to one of my professors who was a former management consultant himself, and he talked about his work; I remember how excited he was when he was talking about it. Jason: Right.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

By far, the most valuable thing (for me) was the insight into the mindset of consultants and interviewers, which is what your emails provided. It affords a real sense of perspective for a candidate like me, so when I walked into the interview, there was nothing intimidating about the guy or girl in front of me. based resources.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 2, 2017

He interviewed 100 white-collar workers who had switched jobs in the previous five years and discovered that weak ties helped many of them find out about their next job. How to Use Your LinkedIn Profile to Power a Career Transition. I set out to learn whether that was still the case. You and Your Team Series. Andy Molinsky.

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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. This is the first benefit of networking.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 4, 2022

Case Studies. 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. Many of these processes also include early round interviews. Frameworks.

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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. I have three months to crack the case! My Thoughts: This is a great example of how the management consulting interview process works.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

I landed a huge opportunity to interview one of the top star makers in Hollywood. Although I'm a reasonably accomplished speaker who has given well over 100 speeches and multiple live national television interviews, I know that I could be better. When I don't know how to do something, I always seek to find and learn from THE BEST.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 23, 2015

2020 Delivery is a management consultancy committed to improving public services and bringing about lasting change within public sector organisations. We train people in how to think and it’s never quite as simple as saying we’re doing a performance improvement project, not training. Two interview rounds.

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

The stories below are from readers who have successfully landed their first management consulting offer. But for me, I had a full day of interviews and the PST (first and final rounds combined). I had 12 situations prepared and in each interview did one in full and used elements of others. Always estimation, random and hard.

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Management Consulted

APRIL 5, 2015

CONSULTING INTERVIEWS & CULTURE . managed to establish themselves in the market and grew into a global firm with 1000+ employees and 21 offices. Consulting career path is pretty standard: Associate – Associate Consultant – Consultant – Manager – Principal – Partner. . L.E.K. Consulting.

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