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Before Day 1: Taking Advantage of the In-Between

Tom Spencer

You successfully interviewed for a position at your dream consulting firm, and you have received and accepted an offer. Maybe you interviewed in the fall but defend your thesis in the spring. Maybe you interviewed in the fall but defend your thesis in the spring. Want to gain unique insights into leadership and civil service?

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

Tom Spencer

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. Finally, as you climb the ranks of the club and take on increasing responsibility, you’ll be able to develop strong leadership and people skills. Giving Back to your Community.

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From the Bench and Bedside to the Boardrooms (How to transition from academia into consulting, Part 2 of 2)

Tom Spencer

Case & Fit Practice. Excelling in the Interview. So, the rest of this post will focus on the two remaining areas: proper case practice, and things to remember during the interview. Case & Fit Practice. Case Practice. The Application Process.

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The Brattle Group Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

IRI was kept intentionally small by its leadership, many of whom became founding principals at The Brattle Group, so that they could close their doors for a month at a time and take vacations together. . THE BRATTLE GROUP INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING. Leadership skills? The interviewers range between 4 to 6 in number.

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AlixPartners Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

AlixPartners is headed up by an Executive Leadership team that consists of their CEO, General Counsel, Chiefs, Regional Leaders and Practice Leaders. Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness. ALIXPARTNERS INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING . By all accounts, interviewing at AlixPartners is pretty rigorous, to put it lightly.

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Rule of Three ? five final thoughts - Tom Spencer consulting blog

Tom Spencer

Please find below examples of the Rule of Three used in marketing, politics, religion, science and sports. And even in sports: Olympic medals: Gold, Silver and Bronze. Case Interviews. Leadership. This post provides five final thoughts on the Rule of Three (think of it as three final thoughts, plus a bonus two).

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Why CEOs Devote So Much Time to Their Hobbies

Harvard Business

Solomon, aka DJ D-Sol, is known for his mantra of finding passion at, and outside of, work — and he’s not an isolated case. This helped us build a rich picture about how they and others connect their hobbies to their leadership. You can never let go when sleeping and eating and being present with your friends and family.”