Tom Spencer

JANUARY 24, 2021

As most aspiring consultants know, one of the major hurdles in landing a job offer is the case interview. Given a strict time limit and a small amount of information, applicants are expected to ask poignant questions to steer the interview in a direction where they can provide a clear and concise recommendation.

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Case Interview Interviews Data Research 88

On the Brink Podcast

MARCH 8, 2021

In October of last year I was interviewed by Emma Mills-Sheffield for her blog. We spoke about the challenges that businesses face when they stop growing, which is the subject of my first book, " On the Brink: A Fresh Lens to Take Your Business to New Heights , " that shares seven case studies of clients who had gotten stuck or stalled.

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Case Interview Case Study Case Studies Interviews 86

Brimstone Consulting

MARCH 27, 2023

CASE STUDY Telecom Leader Accelerates Business Growth Through Coaching A global telecommunications provider engaged Brimstone to design and facilitate leadership development cohorts, build an inclusive global Sustainability Plan, and coach leaders across the US and Europe.

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Case Study Case Studies Case Interview Study 52

freshminds

JANUARY 4, 2015

The Case Study of the consulting interview process may seem like the most daunting part for some. These usually include Market Sizing, Business Operations/Strategy and Logic but could include some brain teasers too to test out your financial and business sense. McKinsey - Four practice case studies to work from here.

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Case Study Case Studies Study Case Interview 40

Management Consulted

APRIL 3, 2016

As a prospective consultant, one of the things that can seem the most mysterious in the case study prep process is wondering what the interviewer is going to ask you next. Many of you have heard about interviewer-led and interviewee-led case interviews and are wondering how to approach each one appropriately.

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Case Interview Consulting Interviews Case Study 100

Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Let us look at an example as a sort of case study. These students coordinate the activities of five innovators while reporting to the Director of Operations on the Executive Board. There are over ten positions that are chosen each semester, and they include co-presidents, marketing, strategy, and operations.

Consulting 88

Consulting Engineering Case Interview Survey 88

CaseInterview.com

AUGUST 12, 2020

A few weeks ago, I posted the following real-world situation as a case competition: You’ve been hired by an industry association representing the 3,000 colleges located in the United States. I was hoping to select a winner who really cracked the case in terms of structuring it well. Case Structuring = Case Solving Plan.

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Case Interview Interviews Financial Survey 64

Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

It was simple – you wanted 3 things: more practice cases for use by yourself or with partners. simple and easy-to-use frameworks for structuring cases. guided interview prep homework and practice plans. Starting today you can get BOTH for the price of the Consulting Case Bank. What had they wanted more of?

Banking 113

Banking Case Interview Consulting Interviews 113

Management Consulted

APRIL 27, 2014

Many history, English, and art majors, engineers, and law students – all of interest to consulting firms, but lacking in business basics – come to us asking how they can develop their business understanding to prepare for consulting interviews. Start your own business. . Complete our Consultant For a Day exercise.

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Development Consulting Boston Consulting Group McKinsey 205

Management Consulted

MAY 4, 2014

We recently had the opportunity to interview Jason, a student at NYU Stern who landed a summer internship with Deloitte Consulting S&O. It was a lot of professional development on a broad level, which meant how to network properly and preparing for interviews. Jenny Rae: Thanks for joining us today. Jason: Right.

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Deloitte Case Interview Consulting Interviews 158

Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

Birthed in 2004 as a spin-off of Indian tech outsourcing behemoth Infosys Technologies, Infosys Consulting is quickly climbing the charts as an industry leader in IT Operations and Strategy consulting. IT Operations. Supply Chain and Operations Processes. SAP Operational Excellence. INFOSYS CONSULTING. IT Strategy.

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Interviews Culture Consulting Deloitte 100

Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 6, 2016

holders – one studied integral programming algorithms and the other researched the use of higher math in meal planning in the military – it’s safe to say that this is a company founded on intelligence, excellence, and genius insight. Business Operations. Well, needless to say, a company where both founders are Ph.D.

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Case Interview Interviews Sales Pharmaceuticals 100

Tom Spencer

APRIL 29, 2022

Informational interviews become second nature to the point that rejection no longer leaves a mark on you. The majority of the MBA programs will cover similar business cases. Through analyzing case studies and taking the ethics classes during the MBA, one gets to see the value of building a reputable company and acting ethically.

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Ethics Case Interview Case Study Case Studies 88

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. International Arbitration and Litigation. Labor and Employment. Real Estate. Securities.

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Interviews Research Culture Case Interview 100

Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 26, 2019

Many consulting, corporate strategy, and corporate development roles require the interviewee to go through an M&A case study. Depending on the firm and specific role this case could be very strategic and operational like doing a market entry/growth-type case or very technical (i.e.

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Balance Sheet Case Interview Case Study Case Studies 60

Tom Spencer

JUNE 1, 2019

Management consulting is a professional service offered to organisations which aims to help internal management improve operating performance. The management consulting value chain encompasses strategy (idea origination, analysis and presentation of findings), implementation, operations and maintenance/feedback.

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Management Consulting Oliver Wyman Deloitte 60

Management Consulted

OCTOBER 18, 2013

As the next installment in our popular Firm Profile series, we take a look at the evolution, reinvention, and current interview tactics of one of the world’s premier consulting firms – IBM. Recognizing client’s needs for help managing IT operations and resources, IBM Vice President Robert M. Enjoy the ride!

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IBM GBS Interviews Consulting Case Interview 203

Management Consulted

AUGUST 1, 2013

Have an upcoming Oliver Wyman interview? After building a successful model in financial services, Oliver Wyman expanded to offer pure strategy consulting services to non-financial services groups and now has 2 internal divisions that operate relatively independently. Strategic Information Technology and Operations.

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Oliver Wyman Interviews Mercer NERA Economic Consulting 201

Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 6, 2015

Operations – Altman Vilandrie dissects the everyday running of a client’s business to see what can be done better. INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING . Interviews at Altman Vilandrie are held over 2 rounds. Round 0 – A phone interview if you’re an employee referral. This will be a screening interview with HR.

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Interviews Culture Case Interview Recruiting 100

Management Consulted

MARCH 28, 2016

From the very beginning, Booz Allen Hamilton has been involved in some very high profile cases. Intelligence & Operations Analysis. Candidates will be interviewed on campus or over the phone. Rohit Bhagat – Global Chief Operating Officer – Barclays Global Investors. Acquisition & Program Management.

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Interviews Culture Case Interview Resumes 100

Management Consulted

JANUARY 18, 2015

KEARNEY INTERVIEW AND CULTURE. Now known to be THE best sourcing, procurement and operations consulting firm in the world, A.T. 1997 – First Global Prize, an annual business school case study competition for potential recruits, awarded. Operations. KEARNEY INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING. Ivan Francis Jr.

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Interviews Culture Case Interview McKinsey 100

Management Consulted

AUGUST 9, 2015

OC&C STRATEGY CONSULTANTS INTERVIEWS & CULTURE . This firm was birthed out of the frustration they both felt with their employer, who they believed devoted too much time to operational issues while neglecting strategic analysis. Operational Strategy. However, operations projects are focused on the client’s site.

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Interviews Culture Strategy Strategy 100

Tom Spencer

JUNE 23, 2018

Furthermore, students are not in a position to complete work quickly: student consulting is generally a part time pursuit, balanced against studies and other work commitments. Student consultants have less experience in this regard, and in some cases, rely heavily on their clients to support the engagement. Image: Pexels.

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Consulting Case Interview Turnaround Analysis 88

Management Consulted

MARCH 9, 2014

The Advisory Board Company is perhaps best known for its membership platform which provides information, research and tools specifically targeted to companies pursuing operational and strategic organization improvement in the U.S. Cost and operations. THE ADVISORY BOARD COMPANY INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING. Industries.

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Interviews Culture Company Healthcare 147

Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

Buck Consultants now operates out of multiple offices globally with a clientele that includes 45% of Fortune 100 companies. Buck also provides in-house, professor-taught actuarial study courses (in their largest offices) to help its employees as they strive to pass their exams. BUCK CONSULTANTS INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING.

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Consulting Case Interview Interviews Healthcare 100

Management Consulted

OCTOBER 16, 2016

BTS GROUP INTERVIEWS AND CULTURE. However, the firm operates in five main practice areas: Assessments, Business Acumen, Leadership Development, Sales Training, and Strategy Execution. BTS GROUP INTERVIEWS. Round two is with a Manager, and is a standard case interview. BTS GROUP KEY STATS.

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Groups Interviews Culture Case Interview 100

Management Consulted

APRIL 6, 2014

PWC INTERVIEW AND CULTURE. Whether you’re planning to interview at PwC or just want the lay of the land, check out one of the coolest business stories consulting has to offer. Assists clients with critical tax issues by providing quality tax services and in-depth knowledge of the industries and markets in which clients operate.

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PricewaterhouseCoopers IBM GBS Case Interview Interviews 221

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.

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Consulting Case Interview Interviews Engineering 204

Management Consulted

DECEMBER 7, 2014

. BRIDGESPAN INTERVIEWS & CULTURE . As a result of the studies that the small team conducted, the proposition was put forth that Bain establish a non-profit practice area which was considered, but ultimately rejected. BRIDGESPAN INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING . KEY STATS FOR BRIDGESPAN. Bridgespan Website: www.bridgespan.org.

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Interviews Culture Bain Consulting 150

Harvard Business

JULY 20, 2017

To investigate that question, we conducted extensive field research studying grape growers in Champagne, France, a region famous for its sparkling wines. According to one woman in our study, “Among grape growers, you lose a lot of credibility when you’re a woman.” And, if so, what? It’s a private matter.

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Study Industry Case Interview Research 28

Rod Burkert

APRIL 29, 2020

In case you missed my last post: Specialization – The paradox of limiting yourself. It’s interesting the 10X companies studied weren’t more innovative. Maybe it was your minimum viable service that kept them operational. Last week, I watched a Tim Ferriss-recommended interview with billionaire Chamath Palihapitiya.

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Case Interview Interviews Development Tools 52

Management Consulted

JULY 19, 2015

Ramit is a junior at Duke University who successfully aced his on campus interview. However, he did receive some puzzling feedback from his interviewers, leading him to contact Jenny Rae to guide him through how to use the input constructively for his final interview on site at BCG. I thought I bombed the case.

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Interviews Case Interview Bain Finance 100

Management Consulted

MAY 21, 2015

Intelligence & Operations Analysis. Candidates will be interviewed on campus or by phone. Rohit Bhagat – Global Chief Operating Officer – Barclays Global Investors. Richard Gay – Senior Vice President of Strategy and Business Operations – VH1 and CMT, MTV Networks. Acquisition & Program Management.

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Case Interview Interviews Resumes Government 100

Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 1, 2018

Bain also links to an Insights section on its website, and all firms publish a variety of articles, reports, podcasts and interviews. Though it operates slowly and inaccessibly, the academic world contributes a degree of certainty and impartiality absent from consulting materials. Image: Pexels.

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Leadership Boston Consulting Group McKinsey Bain 60

Brimstone Consulting

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

In an interview with Bloomberg in early May 2021, Anthony Klotz suggested that a combination of pent-up resignations that didn’t happen because of pandemic uncertainty “and pandemic-related epiphanies—about family time, remote work, commuting, passion projects, life and death, and what it all means”—would lead to an uptick in resignations.

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Talent Leadership Culture Case Interview 89

Tom Spencer

JUNE 7, 2015

He has been with Marakon for more than 7 years, and joined directly as a fresh graduate from Oxford University where he studied Biochemistry and Molecular Microbiology. Tom: Alex, I understand that you studied Biochemistry and Molecular Microbiology at Oxford. How many interview rounds are there? How do you work with clients?

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Case Interview Interviews Recruiting Recruitment 60

Management Consulted

AUGUST 28, 2013

Booz & Company Interview and Culture. So you have a Booz & Company interview coming up, and you want to be the best candidate they see? This group then began conducting studies and investigations for clients including commercial and trade organizations. Operations and Logistics. We want you to nail it. Automotive.

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Interviews Culture Company Case Interview 181