Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

You received an interview with a consulting firm! Management consulting interviews generally have two types of assessments, behavioral and casing. This blog will help shed some light on what to expect and how to prepare for behavioral assessments. Congratulations! Knowing Yourself.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 2, 2018

And as more and more candidates start to use them frequently, it is harder to impress the interviewers. Hence, I would like to give you two secret models to help you delight your interviewers. This market can be segmented in many ways, including by age of customers and product categories (step 2). How will you win?

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CaseInterview.com

MAY 22, 2019

Below is a success story I recently received from a CaseInterview.com student about the success they had using a set case interview practice routine. First, it takes a lot of the thinking out of the administrative aspects of case practice. Initially, not everyone realizes this is an important part of the interview to practice.

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CaseInterview.com

MAY 13, 2021

A question I am asked often is how to utilize all of the various frameworks and advice on frameworks out there on other case interview prep sites? It is very hard to remember a lot of case study frameworks… let alone master all of them. Again, this reflects real life consulting as well.

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CaseInterview.com

MAY 26, 2023

Management consulting is an industry that offers assistance with this kind of high-level decision-making and problem-solving. Management Consultants help businesses make strategic decisions that directly impact the entire company. They may hire a consultant to advise on ideas for gaining market share.

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CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Note: My current comments are included below in [ Brackets ] so you can see my latest thoughts, given how this entire conversation evolved. Reader's Email #1: I have been practicing cases for management consulting case interviews for more than a month using your videos and on your Look Over My Shoulder ® program. [

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Many management consultants hardly complete two or three years in their jobs before they realize that there’s more to life than consulting. Some consultants leave for personal reasons, because they want to start a family or spend more time with their loved ones. Interviews. Corporate development.

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

How I got interested in the first place? Well, I really want to work in consulting, because I love solving problems, and as far as I understand, consultants are smart, intelligent and at the same time, structured and organized problem solvers. So I started to prepare ' case interviews '. Additional Resources.

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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. Also, find tips and strategies that you can use to network with people in the firm or position that you are applying for. Topics Covered: How to Write a Resume That Will Get You the Interview.

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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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Tom Spencer

MARCH 9, 2019

It is easy to put a lot of pressure on yourself during interview season, especially when your classmates are receiving interviews for firms you’re interested in. This blog post is mostly about what to do when you receive an interview at that firm you’ve been eyeing for some time. So, if this is you, congrats! Problem Solving.

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CaseInterview.com

MAY 13, 2021

A question I am asked often is how to utilize all of the various frameworks and advice on frameworks out there on other case interview prep sites? It is very hard to remember a lot of case study frameworks… let alone master all of them. Again, this reflects real life consulting as well.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 25, 2019

Following are tips from a BCG new hire that you might find useful in your case interview prep. I have just begun work for BCG in Australia and I would not have gotten through the case process without your help. I had three rounds with two case interviews in each.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 18, 2023

Marketing consultants advise companies on marketing strategies and campaigns. Marketing consultants may work as freelancers, or as part of a digital agency (such as Slalom ), marketing agency (such as Ogilvy ), or larger firm that has digital and marketing capabilities (such as McKinsey Digital or BCG X ).

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 24, 2019

Below is a success story and case interview preparation tips I received from a new Bain consultant who was recruited as an industry hire. I think you are doing an amazing job, as it helps lots of people to get similar information for preparing to case interviews. MBB web site materials and cases.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 3, 2023

Are you considering a career in people advisory consulting? If so, you’ve chosen a field that can be both rewarding and challenging. In this blog post, I’ll provide an overview of what people advisory consulting is, what people advisory consultants do, and how to break into the industry.

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 10, 2014

During an interview, it is common to be asked “Tell me about yourself.” ” Even though you’re mentally prepared for the question to be asked, suddenly your heart starts racing, your mind goes blank, and you just plain forget how to talk like a normal human. Why Consulting? Au contraire, peeps.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 9, 2019

So maybe you’ve gotten to the second round, maybe you’re still waiting to hear back, or maybe you’re hoping to interview again in the next recruitment cycle. Regardless of whichever bucket you fall into, it always helps to see things from the interviewers’ perspective. Here are the top three things they’re looking for: 1.

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Management Consulted

JANUARY 15, 2017

Today we highlight Kalypso, a young but emerging player in the consulting market. Co-founded in 2004 by ex-Deloitte partners George Young and Bill Poston, and (randomly) headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Kalypso’s main mandate is to help firms expand their innovation capabilities. Intellectual Property (IP) Management.

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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. My interest in consulting began at university , before then I was certain I would become a diplomat.

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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

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.

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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. How exactly does the firm help, though? Cornerstone Research has been around for over 25 years, and has steadily risen in the consulting rankings ever since.

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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.

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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. Welcome back to another one of our firm profiles!

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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. Parthenon-EY Chief Executive : Bill Achtmeyer, Parthenon Founder and Senior Managing Director. Today, the firm consults for many Global 1000 corporations. Parthenon-EY Engagement Cost : $400K.

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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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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 6, 2015

ALVAREZ & MARSAL CONSULTING. But can you guess which firm was hired as their bankruptcy consultants? Along with Lehman Brothers, they’ve also helped Interstate Bakeries, the home of the Twinkie, and Warnaco, makers of CK Jeans and Speedos. Regulatory and Risk Management. accounting scandal. Practice Areas.

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Management Consulted

MARCH 9, 2014

The Advisory Board Company also offers technology, management, and consulting services. Although we will be reviewing this company as a whole, our focus will especially be on The Advisory Board Company’s consulting services. In 1997, the company launched a consulting business named H*Works. Practice Areas.

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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

JUNE 14, 2015

SEABURY GROUP CONSULTING. Today, we’re going to be looking at the consulting arm of aviation specialists Seabury Group. As part of a group that’s focused on Aviation, Aerospace and Defence, you won’t be at all surprised to find out that consulting at Seabury Group falls fairly and squarely within the realms of boutique consulting.

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Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

INFOSYS CONSULTING. Birthed in 2004 as a spin-off of Indian tech outsourcing behemoth Infosys Technologies, Infosys Consulting is quickly climbing the charts as an industry leader in IT Operations and Strategy consulting. INFOSYS CONSULTING KEY STATS. INFOSYS CONSULTING HISTORY. Infosys Engagement Cost: .

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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. Risk management. Forensic economics.

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 4, 2015

ANALYSIS GROUP CONSULTING. Founded in 1981, Analysis Group is one of the largest economic consulting firms in North America. Analysis Group Employees: 600+ Consultants. Little consultants and Ph.D.s, Everyone is in it together and everyone wants to help each other succeed. Healthcare Consulting Services.

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Management Consulted

JANUARY 18, 2015

KEARNEY INTERVIEW AND CULTURE. Now known to be THE best sourcing, procurement and operations consulting firm in the world, A.T. Headquarters: Chicago, IL Employees: 3,200 Locations: 58 offices, 40 countries Chief Executive: Johan Aurik, Managing Partner and Chairman of the Board Revenue: $1B Consulting Engagement Cost: $400K.

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 7, 2014

. BRIDGESPAN INTERVIEWS & CULTURE . Founded in Boston, MA , and containing the heart and DNA of consulting industry giant Bain & Company, Bridgespan is the key non-profit consulting firm in today’s consulting industry. Bridgespan Employees: 15-60 Consultants. KEY STATS FOR BRIDGESPAN.

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Management Consulted

MARCH 28, 2016

But after several sweeping changes to Booz Allen Hamilton’s infrastructure, the question now hanging over Booz Allen Hamilton is how it’s going to weather the storm and if it will come out stronger on the other side. From this noble seed came a company that birthed management consulting as we know it. Practice Areas.

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