Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

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. On the surface, confidence appears to be a product of high self-esteem. Practise more cases.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 4, 2022

Case Studies. There is a lot to think about when preparing for consulting interviews , and you may want to check out some of our other blog posts and guides for preparing your resume , creating your cover letter , and improving your network. Many of these processes also include early round interviews. Generalist Firm Interviews.

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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. But if MBB is your ultimate dream, you won’t receive the broad industry exposure you’d receive at other boutiques that would allow you to make the transition successfully.

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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. Some members of the Advisory Board include: Sandy Robertson – Pioneered the creation of West Coast technology banking as an industry.

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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. Some members of the Advisory Board include: Sandy Robertson – Pioneered the creation of West Coast technology banking as an industry.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 5, 2019

It’s now January, and as the MBA internship recruitment season shifts into full gear, here are some tips from someone who went through the consulting recruitment process last year. Note: These tips are geared towards MBA1s, but are applicable to anyone interviewing with consulting firms.). Rule #1: Have a solid pitch.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 9, 2019

So maybe you’ve gotten to the second round, maybe you’re still waiting to hear back, or maybe you’re hoping to interview again in the next recruitment cycle. Regardless of whichever bucket you fall into, it always helps to see things from the interviewers’ perspective. Here are the top three things they’re looking for: 1.

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Management Consulted

JANUARY 15, 2017

If you are interested in the emerging market of the Internet of Things (IoT) or Augmented Reality (AR) devices, or are fascinated by helping a company navigate product placement in a grocery store, Kalypso may be a good fit for you. New Product Development (NPD) Execution. Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). Industries.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 18, 2021

There are a multitude of benefits for graduate students in exploring industry first-hand through an internship experience in order to prepare them for their full-time careers upon graduation. As a mechanical engineering major, I have used my internships to survey the fields of naval, aerospace, and product design engineering.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2015

Though Altman Vilandrie serviced their west coast clients from their Boston office for years, the decision to open an office in San Francisco was born out of a desire to better serve their west coast clients and to develop a stronger base in the region by capitalizing on the tech industry boom in Silicon Valley. Industries. Technology.

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CaseInterview.com

MARCH 5, 2019

Some consulting firms recruit individuals quite early. Here are some of the top MBA programs that consulting firms recruit from, and the first-year consulting salary figures associated with these MBA programs. However, only students of top talent within these programs are recruited. NYU (Stern). Washington University (Olin).

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AUGUST 1, 2013

Have an upcoming Oliver Wyman interview? At its start, Oliver Wyman capitalized on the deregulation of the financial services industry. They seized this opportunity to establish a firm that would help firms gain clarity about their business models, products, and clients and then advise them by creating long term strategies.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 3, 2018

Most consulting firms are wrapping up their recruitment process for this year and offers have been sent out. As a result, the consulting firms want to see strong soft skills demonstrated in the interviews. Which ones will interviewers be looking for you to demonstrate? Likely, your interviewer will feel the same way.

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DECEMBER 11, 2013

Founded in Paris, and containing the spliced DNA of other major firms it acquired along the way (Ernst & Young Consulting being the most notable), Capgemini Consulting is a global player in today’s consulting industry. Industries. CAPGEMINI CONSULTING INTERVIEWS & RECRUITING. Website: [link]. United States.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Question: I am a loyal subscriber of your emails and a big fan who also benefited a lot from your case interview materials. However, the interview experiences have solidified my determination to become a consultant. You mentioned in your emails that MBA and brand employers are the key factors that get us to the interview.

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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.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 9, 2019

Looking back, that experience significantly shaped my successful recruiting strategy and confirmed my desire to enter the consulting industry. This occurs with third party sponsorship, often a major consulting firm, or a non-profit organization as in the case of the Board Fellows program.

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JUNE 12, 2016

Note the diversity of industries Parthenon-EY works with. Consumer Products. Diversified Industrial Products. Industries. Parthenon-EY works within almost every industry imaginable, from telecommunications to manufacturing and everything in between. Financial Services. Healthcare. Information and Media.

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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? You created not just a firm, but an industry we are all now proud of. He began by helping firms recruit competent executives, acquire new customers, and establish conducive office space.

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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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OCTOBER 4, 2015

Industries. Even though Analysis Group are somewhat boutique, the work they do is across a broad enough spectrum of industries and practice areas that you will not be pigeonholed in the same way you would be other boutique firms. Clark Kibler – Director of Product Management – MPARTICLE. Intellectual Property.

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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. Industries . Industrial Products.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2016

In the 90s, ZS evolved by developing a new sales force effectiveness and productivity framework, data warehouses for clients, as well as a range of analytical services, data-handling capabilities, and rigorous analytics to the marketing research function. Industries. ZS covers multiple industries, including: Business Services.

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MAY 22, 2016

Archstone Consulting was founded and built on a different premise than more traditional players in the industry; namely, that being smaller allows the firm to deliver quality services more efficiently than the competition. Industries. It is also quite easy to make the jump in to almost any industry from Archstone Consulting.

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MAY 25, 2014

GALLUP CONSULTING INTERVIEWS AND CULTURE. Survey research was his passion and he began to apply these procedures to various fields of industry. SRI was founded in 1969 and its expertise in psychological research/interviews identified the “fit” of individuals is specific positions or roles in an organization.

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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. Remember that ‘knowledge’ is the product that consultants sell. Pre-MBA Reads.

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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.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 16, 2020

This article identifies what lies ahead for graduates considering a future in consulting, and highlights key insights that I gained by interviewing junior and senior consultants. ’ In addition to industry specific knowledge, consulting equips you with highly transferable business and management skills. Brace yourself.

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JANUARY 25, 2016

As such, AlixPArtners is known for being packed full of industry and consulting experts and the firm’s managing directors have been called upon by several leading publications such as Bloomberg, WSJ, the Financial Times, CNBC, and Fox Business. Industries. Consumer Products. ALIXPARTNERS INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING .

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 23, 2018

Student consultants, as a general rule, are unlikely to hold specific expertise on their clients’ businesses or industries. Student consultants have less experience in this regard, and in some cases, rely heavily on their clients to support the engagement. Student consultants offer few to none of these value propositions.

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MARCH 18, 2015

IMS HEALTH INTERVIEWS & CULTURE . Disease area, product landscapes, competitive assessments. New product planning/product development strategy. Industries . Today we continue our firm profile series with an in-depth review of IMS Health. Creating and communicating value. Business development and licensing.

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AUGUST 7, 2016

In short, Kash subscribes to the philosophy that demand in the market should come first before a product or service is offered, instead of creating a product or offering a service and then trying to gin up demand. Industries. THE CAMBRIDGE GROUP INTERVIEWS. Is there anyone who hasn’t received at least 10 of their surveys?

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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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