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Case Interview Practice Tip – Practice in Everyday Life

CaseInterview.com

Here is apractice tip from a CaseInterview.com student about how to practice cases in everyday life. This is a great tip and one I used myself when I was preparing for the case interview and one, I highly recommend. My Follow-up: I really like this tip of practicing cases in everyday life. Thank you again for your help.”.

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How Taekwon-Do Prepared Me for Consulting Interviews

Tom Spencer

I have been training for over seventeen years now. It turns out that preparing for case interviews is fairly similar to preparing for Taekwon-Do Competitions. Thus, preparing for these events requires long-term planning plus the ability to break down larger goals into smaller tasks. Learning Frameworks. Setting Goals.

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Unlocking a Career as a Marketing Consultant

Tom Spencer

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

Tom Spencer

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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The undisputed importance of appearance and how to get it right

Tom Spencer

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

Tom Spencer

They may develop and deliver training and development programs, and manage and coordinate the delivery of consulting projects. This might include taking relevant courses or workshops, participating in case competitions, or working on personal projects. What Do People Advisory Consultants Do?

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How to Handle Rejection from a Consulting Firm

Tom Spencer

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.