Tom Spencer

JUNE 8, 2019

If you’re applying to a consulting firm, be ready to get acquainted with case interviews. Almost all consulting firms include the case interview as part of their recruitment process. Even non-consulting firms are utilizing case interviews as part of their process so you don’t want to be blindsided.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 13, 2019

“Case study interviews put you in the driver’s seat: you’re given a real business problem to work through and solve. The logical reasoning you use to work through the case is just as important as the conclusions you reach” ( The University of Sydney, 2019 ). There are many different case study examples online.

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Management Consulted

JULY 17, 2016

Welcome back to our series on using frameworks to break down case interviews. In our first article, we provided an overview of frameworks and how you can use them to solve any case that gets put in front of you. You’ll be expected to present a plan that will: Stop the decline in its tracks. 1) Growth Strategies.

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Management Consulted

JULY 17, 2016

Welcome back to our series on using frameworks to break down case interviews. In our first article, we provided an overview of frameworks and how you can use them to solve any case that gets put in front of you. You’ll be expected to present a plan that will: Stop the decline in its tracks. 1) Growth Strategies.

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Management Consulted

MAY 5, 2015

What started off as an informal blog about management consulting with just a few readers became interview prep sessions, resume edits, videos on YouTube and Vimeo, books and the presentations we give at colleges around the world. The case interview is the great equalizer. And after all that, even with 1.5M Who is it for?

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Tom Spencer

MAY 6, 2018

This post will mainly focus on introducing the case interview format, and an overview of several key formats that are typically used. No, there are different formats for the case interview, in other words different setups. The standard format is a one-on-one case interview. The interviewer would say. ‘Oh,

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Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 21, 2016

To the uninitiated, the case interview can be more than a little bit terrifying. The main point of the case interview is to provide you with an opportunity to show the interviewer the great job you’d do if they hired you today and set you straight to work. Not tens, or hundreds, but thousands. 1 – Mental Math.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 24, 2019

I recently was sent this question from a CaseInterview.com student looking for advice on how to prepare for a Bain Written Case Interview. Question: I've purchased LOMS and have just completed my first attempt at all the cases. Any resources or practice written cases that you know of would be much appreciated.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 29, 2018

To start with, a short definition of the case interview is “a simulation of the beginning of a consulting project”. The case interview is usually 25 to 40 minutes in length. Do not expect to solve every detail of the case during this short time, rather focus on the most critical parts. There isn’t one!

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CaseInterview.com

MARCH 20, 2019

The process and rational I use to answer this specific estimation question can be used as a template to practice answering other estimation questions as you prepare for case interviews. The interviewer's evaluation in this type of question is in assessing the approach you took, not necessarily the specific answer you gave.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 3, 2013

AFTER impressing interviewers with tales of leadership ability and applicable work experience, the hard part commences: demonstrating that you have the business acumen required for the job. Over the next few weeks, I will explore the various methods used to approach these interviews as well as introduce cases used by top consulting firms.

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

I have been practising case interviews for over two months now, however, I always get a little tense when I am doing the cases. Please advise on how I could overcome the apparent nervousness and come across as calm during the other interviews. So this is why confidence in cases and in consulting is important.

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

So I started to prepare ' case interviews '. Like many others, I got stucked, and I was so frustrated about my inconsistent performance in my practice interviews with others. I learnt the 'core ideas' about case interviews , or more, about consulting. Without your help, I would not be able to see that!

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

What follows is an exchange of emails with a reader regarding synthesis is case interviews. Reader Email 1 of 3: Hi Victor, thanks to the LOMS program, I was able to learn just enough within a short time to pass my first ever case interview with McKinsey. particularly in the last candidate for each case.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Here area couple of success stories received from readers who used case interview preparation techniques for securing an offer outside of consulting. Success Story: I would like to share my positive experience of a business case interview, thanks to your website! You get then 5 minutes to present your conclusions.

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Interview Resources. Accenture Interview Question. Monitor Deloitte Role Play Interview. Monitor Deloitte 2nd Round Interview Prep. Monitor Deloitte Interview Tips for Experienced Hire. Roland Berger Presentation Interview. Case Interview Math Practice. Case Interview Secrets.

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Question: Thank you for creating the Case Interview Secrets videos and Look Over My Shoulder ® program. My question is related to note-taking during the interview. What I am struggling with is keeping up with the interviewer, and still trying to note down key facts. Some information is more important than others.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 13, 2019

What you will learn: Learn how to market yourself through your resume and cover letter so that you will get the interview. Topics Covered: How to Write a Resume That Will Get You the Interview. How to Write a Cover Letter That Will Get You the Interview. How to Network Your Way to an Interview.

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CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 9, 2019

The tips that I recommend for these individuals may also be useful for you during your case interview process, so I’d like to share them. There was one piece of feedback common from both firms: "I was interviewing on a low energy level". How to Project Confidence in a Case Interview. It's great!

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CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Here are some common questions that I’ve received about the case interview and my replies. I am an experienced candidate, and just had my phone case coaching session with McKinsey. My Reply: In this case, the interviewer/case coach was asking you for your hypothesis upfront. Cases should be about the case.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

You received an interview with a consulting firm! Management consulting interviews generally have two types of assessments, behavioral and casing. Behavioral interview questions help shed significant light on you as a candidate. A structured method to present your response. Congratulations! Knowing Yourself.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 18, 2022

One area that is quite different for economic consulting is the interview phase. While for management consulting you can expect a few behavioral questions followed by a business case, economic consultants favor different types of questions to determine whether you are a good fit. Pre-interview: Polish your Resume and Cover Letter.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 27, 2023

Interviews at consulting firms are often broken down into 3 segments: Fit Interview (~10 mins) Case Interview (~30 mins) Questions and Answers (~5 mins) While the vast majority of content out there focuses on the case interview, it is worth pointing out that the fit interview should not be overlooked.

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Killer Consultant

JANUARY 16, 2017

The original question was: “How should I prepare and what should I notice when I get a case study sent to my email to be presented in and for a management consulting interview?” Structure your presentation: Again, MECE! The case uses fictional data anyways. You have time to prepare and rehearse!

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Joining a consulting club can provide you with numerous benefits: networking, learning how to do a case study, assistance with resume and cover letter writing, and access to resources to prepare for interviews. Most importantly, you can learn how to pitch as if you were presenting to a client. Prioritise academic excellence.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

If you are interested in consulting roles, case interviews are an integral part of that process. Your heartbeat will pulse with excitement when you receive an e-mail letting you know that you made it to the interview stage. The interview is a nerve-wracking experience. This article is going to focus on team interviews.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 9, 2019

So maybe you’ve gotten to the second round, maybe you’re still waiting to hear back, or maybe you’re hoping to interview again in the next recruitment cycle. Regardless of whichever bucket you fall into, it always helps to see things from the interviewers’ perspective. Presentation Skills. Intellectual Capability.

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Steve Shu Consulting

MAY 4, 2018

In some cases the engagement team may create (up front) an entire blueprint to execute the project. Develop interview guides according to the problem solving structure and conduct interviews with the interview guides in mind. Take raw notes roughly in line with the interview guides.

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Steve Shu Consulting

JULY 4, 2017

I wrote the following post in response to someone on Quora who asked me about innovative methods that management consultants use to pitch clients instead of using PowerPoint presentations. Surprisingly, one can go a long way with Powerpoint presentations. That person brought to the table specialized experience within a field.

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 13, 2015

As you’ve likely already figured out, the case interview is a very unusual creature. In the consulting case interview, your time is even more precious: you have only 4 minutes to develop and present a plan (2 to structure your case and 2 to present). Overview of consulting case frameworks.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 16, 2021

You can also participate in case competitions, which are in a league of their own. Each case competition is different depending on the organization behind it. However, the commonality between all case competitions is that they give you a real taste of the consulting world. Usually, case competitions have 4 to 5 team members.

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CaseInterview.com

AUGUST 12, 2019

What follows is an exchange I had recently with a CaseInterview.com student about his upcoming Roland Berger interview that he was told would be a presentation interview. CaseInterview.com Student: Many thanks for all your materials, they have been very helpful in my case preparations. 8:30 AM- Fit Interview.

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CaseInterview.com

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

You know that presentation you gave on Zoom? If you found this post useful, I suggest becoming a registered member (it's free) to get access to the materials I used to pass 60 out of 61 case interviews , land 7 job offers, and end up working at McKinsey. I love this rule for two reasons. Of course you could.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 8, 2022

Interview process and preparation. In some cases, especially for firms with emerging practice areas, experienced hires are used to fill expertise gaps that strengthen their offering. You can’t shine in an interview without first finding an open position. Interview process. Evaluation criteria for experienced hires.

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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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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

I vividly remember the last consulting interview during first-year MBA recruiting season. I had managed to get interviews with three firms but only made it past the first round with this final company. Taking the lead on group presentations that required strategic thinking and compiling a power point slideshow. I was tense.

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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?

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