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Introduction to Case Interviews

Tom Spencer

If you’re applying to a consulting firm, be ready to get acquainted with case interviews. Almost all consulting firms include the case interview as part of their recruitment process. Even non-consulting firms are utilizing case interviews as part of their process so you don’t want to be blindsided.

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What is a Case Interview?

CaseInterview.com

What you will learn: Learn the basics of a case interview – what it is, how they are different from a regular job interview, who uses them, why they are used, and the types of case interview formats and the difference between them. Topics Covered: What is a Case Interview? What is a Case Interview?

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Options for Post Consulting Careers

CaseInterview.com

In any case, I have a question for you regarding Consulting vs. industry. I imagine someone interested in product/marketing management is better off going into industry. If someone works in industry for three years in marketing, they have three years of experience in marketing. In which case, it's a human resources issue.

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The consulting case study: What you need to know

freshminds

Why are Case Studies used? Note that they are not looking for a “right answer”; they are looking for a “right method” Types of case studies. Here are some examples of different approaches across industries; Management Consulting : tend to use “operational” type case studies (more details below).

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Can Consulting Make a Positive Social Impact?

Tom Spencer

Let us look at an example as a sort of case study. Projects have ranged from database management and data survey to impact assessment and market research. Project Innovators provide the deliverables in a timely fashion by working with Project Managers ( PMs ). Here is a snapshot of our discussion: What brought you to DISI?

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From Ad Agency & Non-Target School to McKinsey Offer

CaseInterview.com

But after I made it past the impressive resume part and the first 30-minute personal experience interview , I had to face the unpleasant reality that I wouldn't just have this job handed to me as a result of my accomplishments. I had to learn how to do a case interview. So basically the whole case! 3) Synthesis.

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Job Hub: Uber Jobs and Culture

Management Consulted

” The first example that comes to mind when you think of the new sharing economy, Uber has fashioned itself as a quicker, cheaper and ultimately better alternative to taxis. Uber expects an all-in commitment from you to make sure that the company is successful in the city or market you are working in. Interview Tips & Tricks.

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