Tom Spencer

JANUARY 5, 2019

(Note: These tips are geared towards MBA1s, but are applicable to anyone interviewing with consulting firms.). Starting strong will give off a great first impression to your interviewers. The firms you interview with will want to know why you’re interested in the industry. Keep calm and practice medium-level cases.

Case Interview 60

Case Interview Consulting Interviews Recruiting 60

Tom Spencer

APRIL 29, 2022

MBA candidates have the opportunity to acquire a multitude of skills that are applicable to a variety of industry and managerial positions. Informational interviews become second nature to the point that rejection no longer leaves a mark on you. The majority of the MBA programs will cover similar business cases. Final thoughts.

Ethics 88

Ethics Case Interview Case Study Case Studies 88

Management Consulted

OCTOBER 3, 2012

The prize for best answer was a FREE Consulting Case Bank and The Consulting Bible 3rd edition – a HUGE giveaway – so we weren’t surprised when we heard from so many of you. As we were looking through your responses, we realized you were answering as if you were in an interview – and that’s smart.

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Consulting Case Interview Interviews Engineering 204

Management Consulted

JULY 3, 2016

As if he wasn’t already impressive enough, he also led a team that provided expert services during the Vitamin C Antitrust Litigation, one of the largest price-fixing cases in U.S. In case you hadn’t figured it out by now, Bates White is a boutique economic consultancy firm headquartered at Washington, D.C. Practice Areas.

Interviews 140

Interviews Culture Consulting Case Interview 140

Management Consulted

APRIL 11, 2016

The Brattle Group is now considered one of the European Union’s top consulting firms in the areas of energy, finance and competition. In 2013, the New York office was established, providing a home base in one the most important finance and legal markets in the world. Product liability. Regulatory finance.

Groups 100

Groups Interviews Culture Case Interview 100

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. Consumer Fraud and Product Liability. Industries. Accounting. Real Estate.

Interviews 100

Interviews Research Culture Case Interview 100

Tom Spencer

JUNE 23, 2018

If you are targeting the consulting industry, increase that stress quotient by a few more points due to intense competition in the sector. Preparation for case interviews is an essential component of getting into consulting. One of my friends was establishing his business, and I offered help with marketing and product strategy.

Consulting 68

Consulting Case Interview Interviews Healthcare 68

Tom Spencer

JUNE 6, 2020

Determining appropriate product pricing (e.g. Prioritizing new product development efforts. Choosing specific product features. This form of segmentation is widely used since specific products often cater to individual needs relating to at least one demographic element. brick-and-mortar vs online).

Apparel 103

Apparel Retail Examples Productivity 103

Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Interviewing with NERA Economic Consulting? That being said, NERA is still a major player in the consulting industry and here’s why: NERA Economic Consulting is the top econom ic consulting firm, period. NERA’s first clients were in the natural gas industry. NERA ECONOMIC CONSULTING. Well, NERA is no MBB.

NERA Economic Consulting 147

NERA Economic Consulting Interviews Oliver Wyman Consulting 147

CaseInterview.com

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Ask to obtain deep understanding of the goal and how your work product fits into the work product of others. Finance people do not see the sales and marketing implications of their “finance” decisions. Most people rarely ask more than a superficial clarifying question. Easily less than 1%, and probably less than 0.1%

Case Interview 69

Case Interview How To Interviews Finance 69

Management Consulted

OCTOBER 18, 2013

As the next installment in our popular Firm Profile series, we take a look at the evolution, reinvention, and current interview tactics of one of the world’s premier consulting firms – IBM. Finance Risk. Consumer Products. Enjoy the ride! KEY STATS FOR IBM GBS. Website: [link]. Headquarters: Armonk, NY. Automotive.

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IBM GBS Interviews Consulting Case Interview 203

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. Can the buyer easily finance the acquisition? product cross-selling, using one company’s distribution channels for the other company’s products, etc.)?

Case Study 60

Case Study Case Studies Study Case Interview 60

Tom Spencer

APRIL 22, 2018

Case competitions are amazing opportunities to demonstrate your ‘case cracking’ abilities in front of industry judges, quickly expand your network, and win great prizes. I even started one, which is now one of the largest case competitions in the Waterloo, Canada region. All case competitions are not created equal.

Case Interview 68

Case Interview Benchmarking Analysis Industry 68

CaseInterview.com

JULY 18, 2019

The Health and Public Service operating group focuses on those industries. The Products Operating Group concentrates on Air Freight & Travel Service, Automotive, Consumer Goods & Services, Industrial Equipment, Infrastructure & Transportation Services, Life Sciences, and Retail. Finance and Performance Management.

Accenture 45

Accenture Case Interview Operations Automotive 45

Tom Spencer

JUNE 1, 2019

Consultancies are brought in to tackle individual problems (falling revenue, rising costs, geographical expansion, product launch, M&A) or to evaluate the company through a deep dive analysis. However, the industry has undergone considerable consolidation as clients migrate towards one stop solutions and competition for fees tightens.

Management 60

Management Consulting Oliver Wyman Deloitte 60

CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 30, 2019

In any case, I have a question for you regarding Consulting vs. industry. I have been told that one year in consulting = 2 - 3 in industry. I imagine someone interested in product/marketing management is better off going into industry. So yes, I do think that 1 year in consulting is worth 2-3 years in industry.

Oliver Wyman 40

Oliver Wyman Consulting Case Interview McKinsey 40

freshminds

MARCH 5, 2018

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).

Case Study 53

Case Study Case Studies Study Case Interview 53

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. PwC is an absolute behemoth – prestigious, mystical, and totally confusing to the outside observer. With each challenge, the firm grows stronger.

PricewaterhouseCoopers 221

PricewaterhouseCoopers IBM GBS Case Interview Interviews 221

Tom Spencer

JULY 16, 2015

The Three C’s Framework may prove extremely valuable for consulting case questions. It can help to assess the business situation in the context of entering a new market, M&A, product development, and starting a new business. What products and services do they offer? What is the concentration of competitors in the industry?

Case Interview 60

Case Interview Industry Productivity Interviews 60

Management Consulted

OCTOBER 4, 2015

Stacked full of big-brained folks, most of Analysis Group’s 600+ staff hold advanced degrees in law, economics, finance, accounting or business. Industries. Clark Kibler – Director of Product Management – MPARTICLE. Jiaona Zhang – Product Manager – Pocket Gems. Intellectual Property.

Analysis 100

Analysis Groups Interviews Culture 100

The Fearless Marketer

JANUARY 20, 2020

In most cases you’ll get one or two of these, rarely all of them. You’re writing a book and need to interview people: “I’m looking to connect with top-level leaders who have a reputation for shifting their culture.”. You’ve written an industry white paper and you want some feedback from an industry expert.

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Meeting B2B Case Interview Resources 62

Management Consulted

MARCH 29, 2015

Because of this, we sat down with consulting veteran Lisa Bright (who is now part of the MC interview coaching team!) I majored in accounting, finance and supply chain management at a college in the state (Miami of Ohio). I was going down the route of finance, asset management, investment banking, or something like that.

McKinsey 100

McKinsey Interviews Case Interview Consulting 100

Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 15, 2015

FTI CONSULTING INTERVIEWS & CULTURE. Compared to its peers, FTI Consulting is a youngster in the consulting industry. The firm has made up for its youth, however, by growing rapidly through innovation, famous cases and a lot of acquisitions. How has the firm grown from a podunk, small-town cluster to a global behemoth?

Interviews 100

Interviews Culture Consulting Case Interview 100

Tom Spencer

JULY 15, 2015

The profitability framework is probably the most important framework for solving consulting case questions. It will typically be a good idea to segment units sold, and this might be done by: Product; Product line; Distribution channel; Region; Customer type (new/old, big/small); or. Industry vertical. Step 2: Examination.

Case Interview 60

Case Interview Operations Sales Analysis 60

Management Consulted

DECEMBER 7, 2014

. BRIDGESPAN INTERVIEWS & CULTURE . Founded in Boston, MA , and containing the heart and DNA of consulting industry giant Bain & Company, Bridgespan is the key non-profit consulting firm in today’s consulting industry. Bridgespan is the offspring of none other than consulting industry giant Bain & Company.

Interviews 150

Interviews Culture Bain Consulting 150

CaseInterview.com

DECEMBER 3, 2019

I have taken on numerous jobs in industry where I frankly was in over my head. However, I did not know a lot about any one thing — like sales, finance or technology. If you’re in consulting or use consulting-type skills in industry, you might want to take a look at my Ultimate Consultant Toolkit.

Case Interview 45

Case Interview McKinsey Ethics Industry 45

Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 28, 2016

Despite its role in certain controversial positions based on its faith-grounded heritage, Chick-Fil-A has 46 consecutive years of positive sales growth and annual sales in 2013 of over $5B and has truly set itself apart by pioneering innovations and delicious products. Interview Tips & Tricks. and the rest is history. Led by the S.

Culture 100

Culture Cover Letters Case Interview Interviews 100

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.

Interviews 100

Interviews Culture Case Interview McKinsey 100

Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

Georgia-Pacific is an Atlanta-based pulp and paper company with an 88-year history as an industry leader. Certified in sustainable forestry practices, the company has a reputation for taking environmental protection seriously and is the largest user of recycled pulp in the world, bringing you products such as Angel Soft, Brawny and Dixie.

Culture 100

Culture Case Interview Interviews Recruiting 100

Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 4, 2009

What’s next – when your resume doesn’t receive an interview; your first round doesn’t lead to a call-back; your final round receives a polite rejection? The advice applies equally to industries like investment banking. You’ll typically receive a rejection call after the interview. No surprise here.

Resumes 147

Resumes Consulting Case Interview Interviews 147

MishTalk

JUNE 27, 2013

Get Involved The State of the Unions Finances: A Citizens Guide. Case Against The Fed. Inquiring minds are digging into a 23 page report by Dr Eric Dor, Directeur IESEG School of Management, Université Catholique de Lille, regarding the consequences of monetary union on the destruction of French manufacturing industry.

Real Estate 76

Real Estate Financial Advertising Case Interview 76

CaseInterview.com

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Prestige : How much influence does the consulting firm carry in the industry? It has consistently been the #1 most valued brand in the consulting industry and is associated with cutting-edge strategic approaches. It was known for a concierge business model: one client per industry, letting it maximize value per client.

Oliver Wyman 81

Oliver Wyman Boston Consulting Group Consulting Bain 81

Management Consulted

OCTOBER 11, 2015

Here at MC, we had the pleasure of recently interviewing Josh and asking him how he’s navigated his interesting career path, and how consulting was a great place for his passions and skills to collide. I was selected to interview at both the NIH and the DoD and subsequently was offered positions in both organizations.

Interviews 100

Interviews Consulting Government Case Interview 100

Tom Spencer

AUGUST 17, 2019

years ago my touchpoints with blockchain increased, for example, while writing my master degree thesis on “Possible Applications on Health Data and Health Insurance” I interviewed someone in the health space that was working on a blockchain project for his health data startup. Let’s take a product, a banana, as an example.

Case Interview 60

Case Interview Retail Examples Sales 60

Harvard Business

APRIL 3, 2018

Meanwhile, plenty of other organic products, including vegetables, milk, and tea, have become widely consumed, at least by affluent, health-conscious city dwellers. First, the conventional wine industry saw it as a threat. The product was perceived as more prone to spoilage since it typically lacked added sulfites.

Chemicals 30

Chemicals Retail Case Interview Turnaround 30

Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

A&M is an independent global professional services firm which provides leadership, problem-solving and value-creation services to companies across the industry spectrum. Applied Value offers strategy, finance, and operations management services. 30/F, One International Finance Centre. Applied Value Group. 38 Gloucester Road.

Oliver Wyman 107

Oliver Wyman Strategy Strategy Strategy& 107

Emerson Consulting Group

JANUARY 10, 2019

By manifesting the good works described or implied in your book, buyers of your product or service testify proudly that their commercial association with you is a worthwhile one. which transforms business consultants, CEOs, attorneys, finance experts and other business leaders and their companies into published “thought leaders.”

Conference 40

Conference Case Interview Nonprofit Journal 40