Tom Spencer

MARCH 24, 2023

This is the third of a seven-part series looking at artificial intelligence and its implications for the consulting industry. While AI will be able to perform many tasks more efficiently and accurately than humans, there are certain areas where machines will always fall short. Who should it protect in case of an unavoidable collision?

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Brimstone Consulting

MARCH 27, 2023

CASE STUDY Telecom Leader Accelerates Business Growth Through Coaching A global telecommunications provider engaged Brimstone to design and facilitate leadership development cohorts, build an inclusive global Sustainability Plan, and coach leaders across the US and Europe. Was he working efficiently or just working hard?

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

Step two is your first round interview. Step 3 is your second round interview. During Step 2 and 3, you will usually receive 2-3 rounds of management consulting interview modules. Each module consists of an Introduction, Fit interview, Case Interview and Q&A. With some tier one firms like M.B.B,

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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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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 6, 2018

In this post, I will share tips on the case interview, assessment centres, keeping stress levels down, and staying motivated on your journey to land a coveted role in the management consulting industry. Get friendly with case studies. Though some may be interviewer-led (i.e. industry, market) and internal (e.g.

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Harmonious Workplaces

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Without this expertise, organizations risk making poor hiring decisions, which can cost thousands of dollars or more in each case. Increased Time and Resource Expenditure: The recruitment process can be time-consuming and resource-intensive, involving advertising, screening, interviewing, and negotiating offers. With more than 33 yrs.

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 2, 2016

Specializing in economic, financial and market analysis, specifically for cases in litigation, Cornerstone Research touts itself as the one player major law firms turn to when navigating the obstacle course that is the American and European legal systems. Industries. Accounting. Antitrust and Competition. Labor and Employment.

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CaseInterview.com

DECEMBER 20, 2020

Every profession, every industry, every functional area has its equivalent of “the basics.”. If you found this post useful, I suggest becoming a registered member (it's free) to get access to the materials I used to pass 60 out of 61 case interviews , land 7 job offers, and end up working at McKinsey.

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

There's no way I would have been as confident as I was in the final round interview, if I had not used your Look Over My Shoulder ® Program. Asking for the rate itself would have been more efficient, but it wasn't an option in this context.). Thank you so much for all of your help throughout the process. How refreshing.".

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CaseInterview.com

MARCH 26, 2019

The PARADE Method (tm) is an approach to answering resume-oriented job interview questions. It is an approach I developed that is tailored for answering these questions in job interviews for management consulting, as well as interviews for senior executive positions in industry. Interviewers want to know what you did.

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CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 30, 2019

I found it several months ago and started prepping immediately and had done 40-50 practice interview cases before recruiting season. I must have called everyone I knew in consulting to give me a case to solve every weekend (Phone/ Webcam prep interviews too!) Practice really does make perfect.

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CaseInterview.com

JULY 17, 2019

I interviewed with six major consulting companies + three others during my MBA program 1.5 I took another offer in industry in a different country where I am currently working and decided to reapply in one year's time because I was encouraged to do so by McKinsey partners. Prepare for math , cases, and comments on resume questions.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 26, 2019

Many consulting, corporate strategy, and corporate development roles require the interviewee to go through an M&A case study. Depending on the firm and specific role this case could be very strategic and operational like doing a market entry/growth-type case or very technical (i.e. Image: Pixabay.

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Management Consulted

MAY 22, 2016

Archstone Consulting was founded and built on a different premise than more traditional players in the industry; namely, that being smaller allows the firm to deliver quality services more efficiently than the competition. Industries. It is also quite easy to make the jump in to almost any industry from Archstone Consulting.

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 6, 2015

One example is when the New York School’s system hired them to boost the efficiency of their school bus network, which they did, saving the city $12M. Industries. ALVAREZ & MARSAL INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING. The interview process at Alvarez & Marsal is pretty straightforward. Transaction Advisory. Healthcare.

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Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 23, 2017

When your skills are a good match for the requirements of the industry, your superior performance will be an ongoing source of encouragement. But if the client team itself is an expert in their own industry, then why do they come to consultants looking for solutions? Structured Thinking. Companies come to consultants seeking advice.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 29, 2015

Below we provide some ideas to help make your research as effective and efficient as possible. Researching consulting firms doesn’t just help you prepare your application and improve your interview performance, it will also help you decide whether you are really interested in pursuing a career in the consulting industry.

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CaseInterview.com

MARCH 5, 2019

Washington grads from Olin also earn an average of $58,000 when they enter the industry. So, consultants not only pursue a well-defined problem-solving strategy, but they also segment the consulting industry into several specific areas. In most cases, financial consultants fall under larger audit firms. NYU (Stern).

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Management Consulted

APRIL 6, 2014

PWC INTERVIEW AND CULTURE. Whether you’re planning to interview at PwC or just want the lay of the land, check out one of the coolest business stories consulting has to offer. Assists clients with critical tax issues by providing quality tax services and in-depth knowledge of the industries and markets in which clients operate.

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 1, 2013

Have an upcoming Oliver Wyman interview? At its start, Oliver Wyman capitalized on the deregulation of the financial services industry. If you have experience in a particular industry, network strategically in that field. Industrial Products. They combine deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

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! But, I'm half-decent at this case interview thing. You see, CEOs do this all the time.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 26, 2019

M&A case framework. Firms typically look at four areas when working on M&A cases. The first area consultants typically analyze in M&A cases is the market. It is almost impossible to cover all these aspects in a 30-60 minutes case interview. M&A Case Examples. The market. Apple Acquisition.

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Management Consulted

JANUARY 18, 2015

KEARNEY INTERVIEW AND CULTURE. Kearney becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of EDS in September, nearly doubling in size and vastly expanding its industry expertise and information technology capabilities. 1997 – First Global Prize, an annual business school case study competition for potential recruits, awarded. Industries.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 13, 2015

In this post we outline some mathematical concepts that may prove useful for solving consulting case questions. Net profit margin is useful when comparing companies in similar industries. (Source: Flickr ). Net Profit Margin: Net profit margin measures how much out of every dollar of sales revenue a company actually keeps.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 15, 2015

The profitability framework is probably the most important framework for solving consulting case questions. Industry vertical. Barriers to entry: Has it become easier for new competitors to enter the industry? Look for markets with strong market growth and high levels of industry attractiveness (see “ Porter’s Five Forces ”).

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Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

Georgia-Pacific is an Atlanta-based pulp and paper company with an 88-year history as an industry leader. Employees at every level are encouraged to be entrepreneurial and think of new and creative ideas to increase efficiency and grow business. Interview Tips & Tricks. Prepare for interviews.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

Offer to Buy Coffee in an Informational Interview. The worst case scenario is that the recipient thinks, “oh wow I don’t even know this person and he has the audacity to send me his resume”. The reality of the situation is that even if they think this is the case, they open the resume 99% of the time. Image: Pexels.

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Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 18, 2017

When your skills are a good match for the requirements of the industry, your superior performance will be an ongoing source of encouragement. But if the client team itself is an expert in their own industry, then why do they come to consultants looking for solutions? Structured Thinking. Companies come to consultants seeking advice.

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Rod Burkert

APRIL 29, 2020

In case you missed my last post: Specialization – The paradox of limiting yourself. Last week, I watched a Tim Ferriss-recommended interview with billionaire Chamath Palihapitiya. The theme of the interview is how/where Chamath is investing as a result of Covid-19 (incredibly interesting perspectives). You need your own copy !

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Rod Burkert

APRIL 8, 2020

In case you missed my last post: Micro-influence: This 1 strategy can grow your practice locally, regionally, or nationally. So far, each guest I have interviewed in my INSIDER series (10 as of this post) believes it is important for practitioners to specialize. Industry disruption – time to leave or dig your heels in by niching.

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 28, 2016

You may not have to go to business school to get an interview with The Firm, but an MBA is still the best way to break into McKinsey. Lots of the people you went to school with will one day be leaders, experts, and business owners in their own industries. In both cases, you’re demonstrating that you’re an expert in your field.

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Rod Burkert

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

I just turned in my 42nd Practicing Solo interview for NACVA’s Value Examiner. That represents seven years of interviewing some of our profession’s seasoned and new sole practitioners. The because-it’s-just-me strategy can work if we are truly an expert in the industry niche or practice area straddled by the project.

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Harvard Business

APRIL 17, 2017

How it will impact business, industry, and society. See More Videos > See More Videos > In order to understand how firms have systematically enhanced trust in applied AI, my colleagues Monika Hengstler and Selina Duelli and I conducted nine case studies in the transportation and medical device industries. Insight Center.

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Harvard Business

APRIL 5, 2017

How it will impact business, industry, and society. Similar AI design processes are becoming more common across many different industries. Google has used it to optimize cooling efficiency with its data centers. A more familiar example might be the face-to-face interview, since nearly every working adult has had to endure one.

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

We chose Brazil’s beef industry as the location of our case study , both for the size and complexity of the industry and for its impact on the planet. We found that sustainable and deforestation-free practices created significant financial benefits for all players in the industry’s value chain.

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Harvard Business

APRIL 19, 2017

These rubrics can help judges decide whom to detain, tax auditors whom to scrutinize, and hiring managers whom to interview. How it will impact business, industry, and society. In medicine, frugal rules may reduce tests required, which can save time, money, and, in the case of triage situations, lives. Insight Center.

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Harvard Business

MARCH 14, 2017

For industries that depend on innovation, sustaining it is a constant challenge. This is particularly the case in biopharmaceuticals, where turning molecules into medicines is notoriously fraught with risk, and failure. Roivant’s first response was to address misaligned incentives.

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