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Case Interview Prep

Tom Spencer

Case questions form the cornerstone of the consulting interview, and reading this blog or reviewing the case prep resources listed below will not be sufficient preparation. Many experts recommend at least 30 mock case interviews with friends, classmates, contacts in the industry and anyone else who is willing to help.

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A Career in People Advisory Consulting: Is It Right for You?

Tom Spencer

In this blog post, I’ll provide an overview of what people advisory consulting is, what people advisory consultants do, and how to break into the industry. Network: Building relationships within the industry can be a key factor in getting your foot in the door at a people advisory consulting firm. What is People Advisory?

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Website or No Website? Answers and Help for Independent Consultants

Successful Independent Consulting

Recently I interviewed Jared Gold, the creator of WebsiteBy Tonight , a service that specifically serves self-employed professionals and solopreneurs. It’s best if the websites you like are in the same industry or have the same purpose (for example, to increase credibility). What is the market segment or industry of your ideal client?

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5 Steps To Securing a Consulting Internship

Tom Spencer

Do they serve specific industries or do they have functional expertise in certain areas? Most consultancies hold company presentations, networking events, or workshops for students at target universities, which enable you to get to know them better. Get comfortable with case studies and develop your own style.

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Conversation with A.T. Kearney

Tom Spencer

This will be of particular interest for students and recent graduates who are looking to pursue a career in the management consulting industry. Kearney Consulting use the case interview in its recruitment process? Tom: How many interview rounds are there? Kearney: At campus level, two rounds of 2 interviews.

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The Business Plan Is Alive And Well But It May Not Be What You Think

Steve Shu Consulting

And why shouldn’t that be the case? Business plans can often take the form of workshop sessions and Powerpoint documents as opposed to a traditional textual Word document. The business planning effort can be more organic than written and involve focus groups, customer prospect interviews, etc. intrapreneurship).

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Conversation with IMS Consulting Group

Tom Spencer

You are likely to visit clients for client meetings and workshops. Tom: Does IMS Consulting Group use the case interview as part of its recruitment process? How many interview rounds are there? Steph: We have one competency interview and two case interviews at the assessment centre.

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