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Ask these Six Questions in a Case Interview

Tom Spencer

One of the most difficult tasks in a case interview is to ask the right questions at the beginning of the case. As a result, this don’t really help them to solve the case. However, the goal of the questions must be to scope the subsequent structure and tailor it exactly to the case at hand.

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When to Seek Help from a Coach for Case Interviews

Tom Spencer

Case coaching is an industry of its own. It seems like coaching is a necessary part of the consulting interview prep process and without it you don’t have a chance of getting an offer. It can be a tough decision as the price point for case coaching can be very high (10x more than the average hourly wage in the US).

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Tips for Case Prepping Alone

Tom Spencer

On top of regular life commitments, you also must spend time on preparing applications, practicing for interviews, and partaking in the interviews themselves. With such a busy schedule, it can be tough to find a partner to practice cases with. The idea is simple: Identify aspects of the case interview that you are weak on (e.g.

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When it’s Time to Focus on Your Consulting Career

Tom Spencer

When playing sports as a child exploring different sports will help you identify your strengths and find what you naturally enjoy. However, as you get older, focusing on one sport will help you stay competitive. At all stages of our life there are times to explore and times to focus. Making the decision.

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The Benefits of Being Part of Your School’s Consulting Club

Tom Spencer

Professionally, this was a great way to chat about the industry and share resources and tips we had found. When it came time for interview season, I didn’t have to look hard for case prep partners, as many of us were recruiting at the same time. He recently joined Monitor Deloitte as a consultant. Image: Pixabay.

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An Unconventional Path: One Medical Student’s Journey Into Consulting

Tom Spencer

Going through the interview process, I became convinced, more than ever before, that I was going to stay in academia. it doesn’t provide you with business acumen and healthcare policy fundamentals, nor does it prepare you for case and behavioral interviews, or teach you how to properly format a business style resume.

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The Brattle Group Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

Industries. And who can argue with a firm that goes out of its way to organize day trips, sports teams, charity events, and other functions to build a spirit of community, fun, and camaraderie? THE BRATTLE GROUP INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING. The interviewers range between 4 to 6 in number. International arbitration.

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