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Tackling the Case Interview

Tom Spencer

Case study interviews put you in the driver’s seat: you’re given a real business problem to work through and solve. The logical reasoning you use to work through the case is just as important as the conclusions you reach” ( The University of Sydney, 2019 ). There are many different case study examples online.

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Synthesis in Case Interviews

CaseInterview.com

What follows is an exchange of emails with a reader regarding synthesis is case interviews. Reader Email 1 of 3: Hi Victor, thanks to the LOMS program, I was able to learn just enough within a short time to pass my first ever case interview with McKinsey. In summary, we should expand B in the short term. Never more.

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Accenture Case Interview Preparation Tips

CaseInterview.com

In her success story she shares some case interview preparation tips and I am also including my response because I find this student’s background slightly unusual for management consulting and wanted to point out that even those with non-typical career and education backgrounds can succeed in management consulting.

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How to get a case interview

CaseInterview.com

What you will learn: Learn how to market yourself through your resume and cover letter so that you will get the interview. Topics Covered: How to Write a Resume That Will Get You the Interview. How to Write a Cover Letter That Will Get You the Interview. How to Network Your Way to an Interview.

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Fight Ageism, Fuel Growth with Inclusive Hiring & Retention

Harmonious Workplaces

In 2022, at the age of 46, I interviewed for a marketing executive position with a tool manufacturer. After five or so interviews, the hiring manager stated that they wanted a “digital native.” The interview ended. I interviewed with several members of the team, including the parent of one of the executives.

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Unlocking a Career as a Marketing Consultant

Tom Spencer

Acquire credentials to verify your interest and commitment If you are interested in pursuing a career as a marketing consultant, it’s helpful to secure an educational background in a relevant field. Acquire hard skills so you can deliver results Building hard skills can help you at the interview stage and on the job.

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How to Get an Economic Consulting Job

Tom Spencer

One area that is quite different for economic consulting is the interview phase. While for management consulting you can expect a few behavioral questions followed by a business case, economic consultants favor different types of questions to determine whether you are a good fit. Pre-interview: Polish your Resume and Cover Letter.