Harmonious Workplaces

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Since I’ve shown a little grey in my beard, I can verify from my experience that some hiring managers do not look favorably on older workers, especially job seekers. In 2022, at the age of 46, I interviewed for a marketing executive position with a tool manufacturer. The interview ended.

Handbook 98

Handbook Case Interview Education Training 98

Harmonious Workplaces

DECEMBER 5, 2023

News of layoffs or companies reporting the deferment of hiring decisions until mid-January. Indeed reports that hiring has cooled significantly. Job seekers report on peer-support calls and during networking meetings that they have had their interviews postponed or canceled. Compilation videos of holiday decorating fails.

Recruiting 96

Recruiting Recruitment Talent Case Interview 96

Consulting Matters

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

The first step towards managing your empath abilities and keep them working for you is to own that you are an empath and learn how to set boundaries around your work. Leverage your empath gifts to the hilt in marketing. Even if you don't like marketing, your empathy sets you up to be very good at it. It's on those leaders.

Consulting 207

Consulting Video Energy Case Interview 207

MishTalk

OCTOBER 7, 2013

Steve Kroft on 60 Minutes reports on the alarming state of the federal disability program, which has exploded in size in the last six years and could become the first federal benefits program to run out of money. Kroft interviews senator Tom Coburn of Oklahoma. Kroft interviews senator Tom Coburn of Oklahoma.

Report 77

Report Media Case Interview Video 77

CaseInterview.com

APRIL 12, 2019

Below is a field report from a reader of mine who recently started working at BCG after a year at a Big 4 Accounting Firm. Big 4, it's all about working with middle managers and possibly doing. Your work is controlled often, and your manager will also make a significant contribution to it. apply to McKinsey and Bain as well).

Bain 75

Bain McKinsey Case Interview Interviews 75

Management Consulted

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. CORNERSTONE RESEARCH ORGANIZATION. Practice Areas.

Interviews 100

Interviews Research Culture Case Interview 100

CaseInterview.com

JULY 29, 2020

Conversely, if I see a news report about someone dying from a shark attack while swimming in the ocean, then it must be a high-risk activity, because, well… I saw the video of someone dying. In this case, people’s fear of sharks vs. mosquitoes is widely different than the statistical risk of death. In other words…. No, Thanks!

Case Interview 85

Case Interview Interviews Guidelines Comparison 85

Management Consulted

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. Bates White has been a dominant market leader in asbestos litigation and valuation as well as in False Claims Act litigation.

Interviews 140

Interviews Culture Consulting Case Interview 140

CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

I wanted to share this field report from an F1Y who took a non-traditional route into consulting, had to prepare without the resources available on campus, and faced numerous disadvantages but still secured an offer. Field Report: You have undoubtedly changed my life. I had to learn how to do a case interview.

McKinsey 49

McKinsey Case Interview Interviews Resources 49

CaseInterview.com

JUNE 13, 2019

What you will learn: Learn the basics of a case interview – what it is, how they are different from a regular job interview, who uses them, why they are used, and the types of case interview formats and the difference between them. Topics Covered: What is a Case Interview? What is a Case Interview?

Case Interview 68

Case Interview Interviews Analysis Data 68

Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 1, 2018

All organisations engage in marketing activities: you have to show your customers you have something they want, after all. For top-tier consulting firms, there are two primary marketing efforts – the first, marketing to attract entry-level recruits, is quite visible. BCG once valued the sea, conservatively, at $24 trillion.

Leadership 60

Leadership Boston Consulting Group McKinsey Bain 60

Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Similarly, in traditional management consulting roles, employees often utilize the latest tools to solve their clients’ problems, often without considering the impacts beyond the client themselves. Let us look at an example as a sort of case study. Thus, there are inherent challenges in funding these types of ventures.

Consulting 88

Consulting Engineering Case Interview Survey 88

CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

It helped me a lot in getting ready for case interviews , and now I have an offer from BCG [ Eastern Europe ] and A.T. I would not like to end up in the Eastern European market; my longer term goals are in Western Europe, USA, Brazil or Middle East. Kearney [ Western Europe ]. On the other hand, A.T.

Case Interview 45

Case Interview Resumes Cover Letters Interviews 45

Harvard Business

JUNE 8, 2018

The market caps of just four companies, Apple, Alphabet, Amazon, and Microsoft, now exceed $3 trillion. Their combined assets of $944 billion are an order of magnitude lower than the combined assets of $7,700 billion of the largest 3,177 companies in 1986, when the aggregate market capitalization reached $3 trillion for the first time.

Financial 29

Financial Report Cash Flow Metrics 29

CaseInterview.com

AUGUST 2, 2023

Once you’ve been an individual contributor, often the only way to progress further in your career is to manage people. The only way to get promoted beyond a small management role is to be extremely effective at delivering results through other people’s labor and efforts. The latter enables the former.

Engineering 52

Engineering Sales Policies Operations 52

Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

Even though it sounded too good to be true at first, after running the numbers over and over again, they managed to show Infosys that they could become cheaper, faster and better than others in the field. At the top of Infosys tree sits the board of directors, to which the CEO reports. Transformation Program Management.

Interviews 100

Interviews Culture Consulting Deloitte 100

CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 30, 2019

The following field report is from a McKinsey new hire from a Top 200 U.S. Field Report: I graduated less than three years ago with undergraduate degrees in business from [ Top 200 US University ]. I had my eye on management consulting for some time, so I decided to give it a shot. I prepared by reading Case InPoint.

McKinsey 40

McKinsey Case Interview Resumes Recruiting 40

Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 14, 2014

RADIOSHACK , an American consumer electronics giant of yesteryear, faced chaotic trading on Wednesday as analysts predicted the company would report it’s 10th straight quarter of losses. Marc Consentino in his book Case In Point suggests the following possible actions for a company turnaround. Case Interviews Management Consulting'

Turnaround 111

Turnaround Case Interview Comparison Interviews 111

Management Consulted

MARCH 18, 2015

IMS HEALTH INTERVIEWS & CULTURE . In 1954 , Bill Frohlich, and David Dubow, teamed up to form IMS, a market research company aimed at enabling organizations make informed, strategic decisions about the marketplace. Market access strategies, market prioritization. Tender strategies and management.

Groups 100

Groups Interviews Culture Consulting 100

Management Consulted

MARCH 9, 2014

The Advisory Board Company also offers technology, management, and consulting services. In the years that followed, the firm grew to 150 employees, served a clientele of more than 500 health care organizations, and published a large number of major reports and research briefs.

Interviews 147

Interviews Culture Company Healthcare 147

MishTalk

DECEMBER 9, 2014

Today the US released its CIA report on torture. Torture Report. Various reports and excerpts follow: Rectal Rehydration, Broken Limbs, 180 Hrs of Sleep Deprivation The Guardian reports Rectal Rehydration and Broken Limbs: Grisliest Findings in CIA Torture Report. The results are shocking. The C.I.A.’s

Report 78

Report Transportation Case Interview Study 78

CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Field Report: I am writing having just signed to join McKinsey in the Fall. My background: 4 years as equity analyst, MBA, 5 years in banking in equity capital markets (IPOs and such). Preparation for the Interviews: . Finally, I managed to do only a couple of live practice cases with friends. It can be done!

Banking 40

Banking Case Interview Consulting McKinsey 40

Tom Spencer

MARCH 27, 2016

Projects typically follow a predictable cycle which involves five stages: pitching, hypothesis generation, research and analysis, reporting, and implementation. Prior to commencing any research or analysis, most consulting firms start by developing a case hypothesis about the specific business problem that needs to be solved.

Consulting 60

Consulting Case Interview Analysis Research 60

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.

Consulting 204

Consulting Case Interview Interviews Engineering 204

CaseInterview.com

JULY 18, 2019

The current incarnation of the consulting organization known as Oliver Wyman comes from a series of acquisitions and combinations that include the original Oliver, Wyman & Company management consulting firm and Mercer Consulting, both acquired by Marsh & McLennan. Today, the four practices are: General Management Consulting.

Oliver Wyman 49

Oliver Wyman Case Interview Interviews Bain 49

CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 30, 2019

In any case, I have a question for you regarding Consulting vs. industry. I imagine someone interested in product/marketing management is better off going into industry. If someone works in industry for three years in marketing, they have three years of experience in marketing. Work in product management.

Oliver Wyman 40

Oliver Wyman Consulting Case Interview McKinsey 40

CaseInterview.com

JULY 16, 2019

Below is a success story from a student who was an experienced hire who passed five BCG interviews. This story offers insight into the recruiting process for experienced hires as well as tips for success in the interview. This is a summary of my experience going through BCG interviews as an experienced hire. Success Story.

Interviews 40

Interviews Case Interview Recruiting Recruitment 40

Management Consulted

JANUARY 25, 2016

Generally regarded as turnaround market leaders, AlixPartners is doing a killer job at taking up more room in the consulting space by strategically hiring a plethora of gurus. Over each of their service areas there is a team of Managing Directors, who have teams of Directors and experienced Analysts beneath them. Practice Areas.

Interviews 100

Interviews Culture Turnaround Case Interview 100

Management Consulted

OCTOBER 4, 2015

On a day-to-day basis, you may could be helping a law firm critique their opponent’s expert analysis and developing financial models, or you may be working with government and corporate clients, helping them value companies, analyse markets and place for mergers and acquisitions. Jiaona Zhang – Product Manager – Pocket Gems.

Analysis 100

Analysis Groups Interviews Culture 100

CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Because this is exactly what I'm going through now: I work in a top ad agency in [ European city ] and I'm in a middle of my preparation process for interviews in MBB. Practice a lot before you know if you have an interview. Check out our Privacy Policy below for details on how we protect and manage your submitted data.

McKinsey 40

McKinsey Industry Case Interview Resumes 40

Tom Spencer

JUNE 13, 2021

In management consulting and many other sectors, people spend a lot of time creating PowerPoint slides as it has become the basis for communicating, both internally and externally. Effective setup slides serve two goals: Ensure that your audience understands the context and basic facts that define the case. Answer the “so what?”.

Benchmarking 88

Benchmarking Case Interview Groups Analysis 88

CaseInterview.com

JULY 15, 2023

When you’re managing a team, one of the big challenges is learning how to motivate the people you manage. One aspect of motivating managers is being extremely effective as a manager and leader. Being good at a functional skill does not automatically give you the skills to manage people. Everyone wants to win.

How To 52

How To Sports Engineering Policies 52

Tom Spencer

APRIL 29, 2012

CLAYTON Christensen, author of The Innovator’s Dilemma , is an authority on disruptive innovation , a process by which a product or service initially takes root in simple applications at the bottom of a market and then moves ‘up market’, eventually displacing established competitors. Case Interviews. Good question.

Case Interview 103

Case Interview Software Report Education 103

CaseInterview.com

DECEMBER 10, 2018

It is a long-form interview show, where a famous actor or actress is interviewed for about an hour. What I have found fascinating about the show is the common themes I hear from the many Academy Award winners that have been interviewed on the show. 2) Leaders manage to outcomes. They just want to be famous ones.

Film 89

Film Case Interview Interviews Culture 89

CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

As a consultant , your "power" when working with front line employee-type clients comes from your access to senior management, your influence (or perception of influence) over senior management, and your ability to request senior management to exercise their authority to help you accomplish a goal. This is inconsistent.

Consulting 45

Consulting Case Interview Interviews McKinsey 45

Management Consulted

DECEMBER 7, 2014

. BRIDGESPAN INTERVIEWS & CULTURE . Bridgespan has a board of 12 distingushed trustees whose backgrounds include both the for-profit and non-profit sectors, two of them being Thomas Tierney, Cofounder & Chairman, and Bob Bechek, Worldwide Managing Director of Bain & Company. KEY STATS FOR BRIDGESPAN. Networking Groups.

Interviews 150

Interviews Culture Bain Consulting 150

Successful Independent Consulting

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

With LinkedIn and personal websites widely used to promote careers, the idea of independent management consultants having a printable résumé may seem old-fashioned. However, in most cases it’s still necessary. Understanding the difference will make marketing yourself to potential clients more effective.

Consulting 150

Consulting Examples Case Interview Fashion 150