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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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 15, 2021

They generally learn about it through formal campus based recruiting events, their Consulting Club, or the constant pressure to network and talk to lots of consulting professionals. Behavioral and Case Interviews . major publications or research), may get someone an interview at a highly competitive firm. The Bottom Line.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 18, 2023

This project sparked my interest in marketing & sales consulting, and provided me with directly relevant experience that will help me to apply and interview for jobs in the industry. 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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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 15, 2020

When you walk into an interview, even before you speak, shake hands or talk through your resume, something else is doing a lot of talking in your behalf: your appearance. Consequently, it can play an enormous role in whether you receive a job offer, invitations to networking events, and access to other personal and professional opportunities.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 18, 2020

We also have a tendency to overestimate the likelihood of events that come more easily to mind (the availability heuristic), which could be because the memory is recent, unusual or emotionally charged. Biases can also creep in during a case interview, causing you to make incorrect assumptions about a business problem.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

Before we begin, we wanted to define a “target university” as one in which a large number of consulting firms organize on-campus recruiting and are regularly involved with university student events. Afterwards, my curiosity grew and I took the initiative to participate in other case competitions and business plan competitions.

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CaseInterview.com

JULY 29, 2021

One of the biggest stories coming out of the Olympics has been American gymnast Simone Biles withdrawing from multiple events in Tokyo. If you “fail” at this vault, this interview, or this promotion, and you believe your identity = your accomplishments, then who are you? If you succeed, your identity is intact. If you fail, then what?

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

Inevitably in any job, internship, or graduate school interview, you will hear these words. While these questions might seem easier compared to that of business case study questions, correctly preparing for them requires just as much preparation. Preparing for this type of interview is like building up a library.

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Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

In addition, we’ll be in the UK in October – if you’re from a school in the UK or Europe and would like to host us for a 2-hour or 8-hour event, let us know! Sign up now for our final remaining open event in London - don’t miss out, as spaces are limited. 3PM – 4PM – Case math and case closings.

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Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

But what if your school doesn’t offer these programs (yet) – and you want to come spend 1 power day to focus on breaking into consulting – with emphasis on networking, fit interviews, and most of all, case interviews? 10AM – 11AM - Fit Interview – Key consulting questions. Who leads the day?

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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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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

Case interviews are synonymous with consulting recruitment and are characterised by unfamiliar problems. How then can you ace the interview confidently when it’s your first encounter with a particular business case scenario? Practise more cases. Interview with multiple firms. What is Confidence?

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 3, 2023

For example, you might consider attending HR-related networking events, joining relevant professional organizations, and reaching out to alumni or other professionals in the field to learn more about their experiences and get advice on how to break into the industry. Zuhair Imaduddin is an Innovation Development Analyst at JPMorgan Chase.

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CaseInterview.com

AUGUST 12, 2019

What follows is an exchange I had recently with a CaseInterview.com student about his upcoming Roland Berger interview that he was told would be a presentation interview. CaseInterview.com Student: Many thanks for all your materials, they have been very helpful in my case preparations. 8:30 AM- Fit Interview.

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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. The key thing to do after a rejection is to reflect on the interview process and ask for feedback.

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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 interviewed last autumn for a post-MBA/PhD position at the top firms in Germany.

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CaseInterview.com

MAY 9, 2020

Adverse events aren’t obstacles to a “normal” life; they are a part of it. In both cases, there’s pain. 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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Tom Spencer

JULY 27, 2019

Occasionally, business schools will host consulting recruiting events that are open to all schools within the university, and non-MBAs can piggy back. However, most MBA consulting clubs and on campus recruiting are restricted for MBAs only, and it is terrible form for non-MBAs to try to infiltrate restricted events.

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Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 15, 2015

After our annual East Coast Fall Tour, we jetted off to the UK to host events with consulting clubs from King’s College London, University College London, London School of Economics and Political Science, Durham University and Manchester School of Business. ” “This is the first time I practiced case cracking and I loved it.

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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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Management Consulted

MAY 28, 2017

BULGER PARTNERS INTERVIEW TIPS & RECRUITING. As with all other consulting firms, networking is key to landing an interview offer at Bulger Partners. During a Bulger Partners interview, M&A type cases are prevalent, along with Market Strategy cases for software companies. Not sure how to begin? We can help

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

When it came time for interview season, I didn’t have to look hard for case prep partners, as many of us were recruiting at the same time. I’ve gotten a chance to meet several individuals in low pressure settings before and after events and didn’t have to worry about finding a chance to jump in during open networking.

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 10, 2014

During an interview, it is common to be asked “Tell me about yourself.” The fit interview is where magic happens , where your true self comes out, and where the interview is ultimately decided. The fit interview is the tiebreaker, so you best be on your game. Au contraire, peeps. Why Consulting?

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Tom Spencer

MAY 20, 2022

There are a common set of events and actions that are universal to career journeys which can be categorized in the following order: Characterizing your journey. Embracing catalyzing events. Actualizing commitment events. Embracing catalyzing events. These events are situational and can be transformative.

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Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

It took less than 2 minutes for the event coordinator, Wendy, to impress us with her wit and charm. The team she works with coordinated an impressive event. We were so impressed that hundreds of Berkeley students from many majors, at all kinds of different levels in the program, came to the event on a Friday night.

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Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

From those who signed up on the first day to our late-comers, everyone showed up ready to party (as much as you can on a Sunday when you’re prepping for consulting interviews). Because our attendees had access to all of these resources, we could jump right in with the fit and case interviews. Email us for more details!

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 10, 2018

Now, to move forward, you have to understand and prepare extremely well for the interviews. This article will give you a helicopter view of the interview process, and then dive into one part of it. The structure of the interview process is surprisingly similar across firms. One is called the ‘Fit Interview’.

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 14, 2014

After our East Coast Fall Tour concluded, we flew back over to the West Coast to host events with consulting clubs from Arizona State University, Stanford University, the University of Southern California and Pepperdine University. We had a compressed 6-hour interview bootcamp, and they totally kept up with the aggressive pace.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

I put unlimited in quotes as in many cases, it is simply untrue. Finally, timing your office days with special events such as luncheons will improve your network and allow you time to collaborate with others on projects. In some cases, this means you might work 45 hours one week and then 40 hours the rest of the month.

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CaseInterview.com

JULY 29, 2020

Risk is defined as the statistical probability of a negative event occurring. In this case, people’s fear of sharks vs. mosquitoes is widely different than the statistical risk of death. When you walk across the street, there is a statistical risk that you may be hit by a car. Whether you are aware of the risk or not is irrelevant.

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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. One great question that was asked (via index card from the audience): “Is there a right answer in a case interview?”

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CaseInterview.com

MARCH 16, 2020

1) Sample-Size Problem As of March 5th, 4 pm ET, the United States had: Total Cases: 164 Total Deaths: 11 Friends of mine have said, “Why is everyone freaking out over 11 deaths?” Only 164 cases, that's not bad compared to other countries." The closest proxy metric that’s easy to measure is # of NEW cases today vs. yesterday.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 20, 2019

Deep alumni networks that can help you score an interview and provide interview preparation. Robust consulting clubs that help you understand the consulting options and guide you from networking to interview prep to offer evaluation. A curriculum that shapes you to conduct problem solving like a consultant.

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CaseInterview.com

JULY 23, 2019

Step one in preparing to be interviewed by Accenture is to get to know Accenture. You should know all this cold by the time you are interviewed. Another good resource on the Accenture site that you should read prior to interviewing is this recruiting and careers blog: [link]. The Screening Interview. The Case Interview.

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 5, 2012

Our trip to the UK marks the inauguration of MC’s Consulting Bootcamp service – where we provide a full A-Z on consulting interviews to eager audiences of MBA candidates, business majors, and consulting club members. Space is restricted at these events and they are available for students only – sorry!

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Tom Spencer

MAY 30, 2021

You start with researching the companies you want to work for, followed by applying, conducting informational interviews, and going through multiple rounds of case interviews. When you are attending careers events and doing your informational interviews, be sure to ask about the company’s culture.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 15, 2018

Case & Fit Practice. Excelling in the Interview. So, the rest of this post will focus on the two remaining areas: proper case practice, and things to remember during the interview. Case & Fit Practice. Case Practice. The Application Process.

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