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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. Keep It Simple.

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Unlocking a Career as a Marketing Consultant

Tom Spencer

Breaking into this potentially lucrative niche within the consulting industry is both a science and an art. 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.

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Why Trying to Pivot to a Consulting Career through an Online MBA Might Not be the Best Idea

Tom Spencer

When I talk to online MBA students, the first thing that strikes me is that they are unaware about industry dynamics. In-person MBA students don’t acquire most of their consulting industry knowledge from the classroom. Behavioral and Case Interviews . The Consulting Career Landscape. Getting Your Application Noticed.

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Fireside Chat – Consulting Recruiting at Target and Non-Target Universities

Tom Spencer

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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A Career in People Advisory Consulting: Is It Right for You?

Tom Spencer

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. Network: Building relationships within the industry can be a key factor in getting your foot in the door at a people advisory consulting firm. What is People Advisory?

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The Two Twins: Confidence and Consulting

Tom Spencer

Making a shift into the consulting world may feel daunting, especially if you have no prior exposure to the industry. Case interviews are synonymous with consulting recruitment and are characterised by unfamiliar problems. This is evident in young consultants in the industry. Practise more cases.

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5 Tips for Freshmen to Tackle the Recruiting Process

Tom Spencer

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!