Management Consulted

APRIL 27, 2014

Many history, English, and art majors, engineers, and law students – all of interest to consulting firms, but lacking in business basics – come to us asking how they can develop their business understanding to prepare for consulting interviews. To learn more about this book, read our McKinsey Way Book Review.

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Management Consulted

APRIL 3, 2016

As a prospective consultant, one of the things that can seem the most mysterious in the case study prep process is wondering what the interviewer is going to ask you next. Many of you have heard about interviewer-led and interviewee-led case interviews and are wondering how to approach each one appropriately.

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Management Consulted

JANUARY 18, 2015

KEARNEY INTERVIEW AND CULTURE. Kearney, which was the original split from McKinsey & Company, has a storied and impressive history. Now known to be THE best sourcing, procurement and operations consulting firm in the world, A.T. Here’s a timeline for ATK: 1926 – McKinsey is established. Kearney & Company.

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Management Consulted

MAY 28, 2017

In fact, the firm is already beating out heavyweights such as McKinsey, Bain, and Parthenon-EY for strategy projects in the tech sector due to better industry specialty. On the value creation side, Bulger Partners covers 13 different types of value assignments (growth strategy offerings, technical strategy, operations, etc.).

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Management Consulted

MAY 28, 2017

In fact, the firm is already beating out heavyweights such as McKinsey, Bain, and Parthenon-EY for strategy projects in the tech sector due to better industry specialty. On the value creation side, Bulger Partners covers 13 different types of value assignments (growth strategy offerings, technical strategy, operations, etc.).

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CaseInterview.com

DECEMBER 4, 2019

When I first started recruiting for consulting jobs, an interviewer at Bain shared a story (arguably a legend at this point) about how Bain (or it might have been McKinsey) was asked to advise Motorola on whether or not they should enter the mobile phone market. This would be a textbook strategy created by McKinsey, Bain or BCG.

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CaseInterview.com

MARCH 5, 2019

For new college graduates entering management consulting the top three consulting firms salaries breakdown is below: McKinsey: Base Salary: $83,000. McKinsey: Base Salary: $152,500. Their emphasis on technology, cost-cutting, and effectively managing operations has led to better consultant pay over time. Signing Bonus: $5,000.

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 1, 2013

Have an upcoming Oliver Wyman interview? At its start, Oliver Wyman capitalized on the deregulation of the financial services industry. The firm offers consulting services including strategy, operations, risk management, organizational transformation, and leadership development. Industrial Products. Website: [link].

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Management Consulted

MAY 28, 2017

In fact, the firm is already beating out strategy heavyweights for strategy projects in the tech sector due to better industry specialty. On the value creation side, Bulger Partners covers 13 different types of value assignments (growth strategy offerings, technical strategy, operations, etc.). Industries and Practice Areas.

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Management Consulted

JUNE 12, 2016

With 27 offices worldwide, Parthenon-EY is still a new venture, although it is has gained decent market share in the 2 years it has been operational. The practice areas at Parthenon-EY reflect the operational nature of consulting projects at the firm. Note the diversity of industries Parthenon-EY works with. Industries.

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CaseInterview.com

JULY 18, 2019

The Financial Services Operating Group concerns itself with Banking, Capital Markets and Insurance. The Health and Public Service operating group focuses on those industries. The Health and Public Service operating group focuses on those industries. Further information about this area can be found here: [link].

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Let us look at an example as a sort of case study. These students coordinate the activities of five innovators while reporting to the Director of Operations on the Executive Board. PMs also work directly with the industry and community partners, requiring slightly more of a time commitment in comparison to the innovators.

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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).

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 9, 2015

OC&C STRATEGY CONSULTANTS INTERVIEWS & CULTURE . Founded in Paris, and containing the spliced DNA of other major firms it acquired along the way (Ernst & Young Consulting being the most notable), OC&C Strategy Consultants is a global player in today’s consulting industry. Operational Strategy. Industries .

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Management Consulted

MAY 22, 2016

Founded in 2003 by two former Deloitte partners, Archstone Consulting specializes in helping companies eliminate operational inefficiencies, cut costs and invest resulting savings back in to the growth of the firm. The practice areas at Archstone Consulting reflect the operational nature of consulting projects at the firm: Business Strategy.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 13, 2019

You can perform better in a consulting interview by having an upfront preview of what types of questions might be thrown your way. Profitability cases directly tackle the amount of money a business is generating. New product cases deal with a fresh invention or idea for a company. 3) Pricing. 4) New product. For example: .

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CaseInterview.com

APRIL 30, 2019

I worked in the New York Office at McKinsey and in general, people in New York work much harder than they do in other cities around the country. The second factor is the industry you choose to work in or end up working in. At McKinsey, we went to the client four days out of every week - virtually no exceptions.

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CaseInterview.com

APRIL 4, 2020

Most life, career, and business plans operate on the premise of continuing the underlying status quo. I received a message just now from someone who works in the airline and cruise ship industries. I don’t know those industries well, but there are a few areas I would explore. Here’s why. They’re adapting to the trend.

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 28, 2013

Booz & Company Interview and Culture. So you have a Booz & Company interview coming up, and you want to be the best candidate they see? In reality, McKinsey, Bain, and Boston Consulting Group are tied for first, so Booz & Company is a close 2 nd place. Operations and Logistics. Industrials. Automotive.

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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.

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Management Consulted

MARCH 26, 2017

Although historically not known for consulting services (unless you were consulting – ahem, lobbying – government officials), strategy, operations, and even tech consulting have exploded inside and outside the Beltway in the last 10 years. McKinsey has legacy – the first mover in the DC area – and power in its camp.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 31, 2012

Bain operates in 47 offices across 30 countries. In Ausralia, Bain operates out of Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. Founded in 1963 by Bruce Henderson, BCG operates in more than 75 offices worldwide. In Australia, BCG operates out of Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and Perth. McKinsey operates in 98 locations worldwide.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

That's because, in the recruiting process, your entire performance is determined by a combined three or four hours of interviews. Well, you see I wrote that bio and deliberately wanted to be introduced as a Stanford graduate and ex-McKinsey. This was one of my secrets at McKinsey. and still end up doing well. Whoa, whoa.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Your power with senior management comes from having access in this case to facts and analysis that the senior clients do not have access (or easy access) to. Jane, I couldn't help but notice a disconnect (by the way, McKinsey people love that word) between your stated focus and how your resources are allocated. Yet it does.

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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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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

McKinsey & Company. Established in 1989, Accenture operates in more than 120 countries worldwide. Founded in 1983, A&M operates in 38 cities worldwide. Applied Value offers strategy, finance, and operations management services. Kearney operates across 55 locations world wide. Boston Consulting Group.

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Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

Georgia-Pacific is an Atlanta-based pulp and paper company with an 88-year history as an industry leader. Personnel are treated fairly and the company’s overarching operating principles are universally praised by both current and former employees. Interview Tips & Tricks. Are you an employer?

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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?

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 3, 2011

Alpha is a leading global provider of consulting, benchmarking and implementation services to financial institutions with a particular focus on the asset and wealth management industries and the companies that service them. Kearney is a global management consulting firm focusing on strategic and operational issues faced by CEOs.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

Any time I discuss my experience in landing an offer at my top choice firm after getting offers from bigger firms like McKinsey and BCG, and smaller sized firms like LEK, Putnam Associates, and Promidian Consulting, I focus on four main areas: Doing your homework! Case Practice. Excelling in the Interview.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 16, 2015

The Three C’s Framework may prove extremely valuable for consulting case questions. Competition can come from firms within an industry, or from firms in other industries who produce substitutes. What is the concentration of competitors in the industry? Industry Lifecycle. Where is the industry in its lifecycle?

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CaseInterview.com

MARCH 17, 2020

First, I have helped my CEO clients navigate multiple industry, capital market, and economic crises over the past 25 years. I’ve also led mass casualty training exercises as a field operations leader and incident commander. In that case, you need to explain why everyone’s instinctive reaction is the wrong one.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 28, 2015

Cartesian is a specialist provider of consulting services and managed solutions to leaders in the global communications, technology and digital media industries. Tom: Cartesian provides consulting in strategy, execution and managed solutions to clients in the global communications, technology and digital media industries.

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

I have recently received feedback from my final round interviews at McKinsey, and have been told that they would like to interview me two more times because they were not clear on some of my case solving abilities. And how do I improve on this aspect of the case? analytical, i.e. structuring of a problem.

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 16, 2008

In my time at McKinsey, easily half the people who left the firm went into the financial world (from hedge funds to PE), and salary was undoubtedly a major factor in the decision. At the Big 3 (Bain, Boston Consulting Group, McKinsey), you can expect travel 50-75% of the time. We offer resume editing and interview prep.

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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. Recognizing client’s needs for help managing IT operations and resources, IBM Vice President Robert M. Enjoy the ride!

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CaseInterview.com

DECEMBER 20, 2020

In the book The Checklist Manifesto by surgeon Atul Gawande (one of my favorite books on building scalable operations), the author discusses the errors that occur in surgery. The two errors that stick out most in my mind are: Operating on the wrong part of the patient (e.g., I was shocked at the types of errors that occur in surgery.

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