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How to prepare for case interviews

Tom Spencer

Case interviews can be a hurdle or stepping stone at the beginning of your consulting career. The interview tests your problem solving ability, communication skills, composure and interpersonal skills. There is no magic number of cases one should do in preparation. Reading Time: 4 minutes. salaries, rent, oil prices).

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Unlocking a Career as a Marketing Consultant

Tom Spencer

This project sparked my interest in marketing & sales consulting, and provided me with directly relevant experience that will help me to apply and interview for jobs in the industry. Acquire hard skills so you can deliver results Building hard skills can help you at the interview stage and on the job.

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Why Trying to Pivot to a Consulting Career through an Online MBA Might Not be the Best Idea

Tom Spencer

What they think they know is often a jumble of ideas cobbled together from a combination of websites, stories heard, and social media. For most MBA students, they won’t get an interview offer unless they have done some level of networking with practitioners at the firm, be it via Consulting Club events or backdoor channels.

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MC on The Road – LA

Management Consulted

We spend a lot of time on the road here at MC, traveling to colleges and universities in North America and beyond, giving training and advice on resumes, fit interviews, case interviews and beyond. we brought our media team to along with us for the ride! Ever wondered what it would be like to come with us?

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MC on The Road – LA

Management Consulted

We spend a lot of time on the road here at MC, travelling to colleges and universities in North America and beyond, giving training and advice on resumes, fit interviews, case interviews and beyond. we brought our media team to along with us for the ride! Ever wondered what it would be like to come with us?

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Altman Vilandrie: Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

Formed in 2002, the firm focuses all of their attention on 3 key sectors: telecom, media and technology (TMT). They describe themselves as “a unique, pure play communications and media strategy consulting group” and it seems as though they may be right about themselves. INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING . Did you get all of that?

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Wrap Up Post from Issues Management Workshop at #CPRS2014

Melissa Agnes

However, if you’re monitoring social media in real-time, you will become aware of the issue as it grows and really turns into an issue in need of your attention. Social media and the online landscape provide unique communication opportunities for individuals and organizations. An issue is an issue and a crisis is a crisis.