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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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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Case Interview Oliver Wyman Interviews Deloitte 40

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. Also, find tips and strategies that you can use to network with people in the firm or position that you are applying for. Topics Covered: How to Write a Resume That Will Get You the Interview.

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Case Interview Cover Letters Interviews Resumes 53

Management Consulted

MAY 28, 2017

In fact, the firm is already beating out heavyweights such as McKinsey, Bain, and Parthenon-EY for strategy projects in the tech sector due to better industry specialty. On the value creation side, Bulger Partners covers 13 different types of value assignments (growth strategy offerings, technical strategy, operations, etc.).

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 18, 2022

Economic consulting is the more analytical but lesser-known sibling of management and strategy consulting. One area that is quite different for economic consulting is the interview phase. In this post, I will share 5 tips on how to ace your economic consulting interview. Pre-interview: Polish your Resume and Cover Letter.

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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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Consulting Case Interview Interviews Agile 150

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 might have 4+ years of pension strategy experience and, thus, fit perfectly into the financial services team that tackles those sorts of projects.

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Recruiting Recruitment Case Interview Consulting 88

Claris Consulting

JUNE 3, 2019

In a worst-case scenario, should you lose your job because you lack adequate people skills? They had a job interview scheduled for 2:00pm and got caught in traffic. Running late, they arrived for the interview thirty seconds before the interview was scheduled to begin. This is not a success strategy that works long-term.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Expertise in case studies is considered a given not just among the veterans of business life, but even for newly aspiring consultants, who wish to break into the consultancy industry. The main takeaway from this experience is that the success of a market entry strategy is often based as much on sociology as it is on price competitiveness.

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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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Interviews Case Interview Bain Video 45

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

MAY 26, 2023

As a client explains the challenges they’re facing, they may present mixed information or a biased perception. Your client may present the issue in a biased manner. They may mix separate issues or expect that their previous strategies will work in a new market. Let’s use the example of a business that’s seeking to relocate.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 10, 2021

Many candidates spend numerous hours perfecting their resumes, preparing for case and technical interviews, and crafting their fit story. Conducting due diligence on the company you are interviewing for will help you build rapport with the interviewer, learn the firm’s culture and values, and showcase that you did your homework.

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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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Case Interview Consulting Interviews Case Study 100

Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Especially if your first job is management consulting as you will be presented with many opportunities to jump into industry. Tip: Target people who previously worked with the team you are interviewing for as they tend to be more transparent and are open to speak freely. It’s also a great way to broaden your network.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 13, 2021

This post will provide you with a guide to creating and perfecting typical slides used to present information in a business context, whether you are a student preparing for a case competition, a fresh consultant who just graduated, or a project manager who has to constantly deliver milestones and progress reports to multiple stakeholders.

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Benchmarking Case Interview Groups Analysis 88

CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Success Story: Hi Victor, Thank you for your generosity on offering case interview videos for free, I recently got an offer from a boutique strategy firm after sitting through 6 rounds of case interviews , and I probably couldn't have done it without your help. that's interesting!" Additional Resources.

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Case Interview Interviews Consulting McKinsey 40

Consulting Matters

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

I started to suspect that I was when I was presenting some difficult feedback to a client about their sales practices. Guard your heart and mind before you do interviews and focus groups. Our work is rarely just about processes, workflow, strategy, structure or anything totally objective. I'm an Empath. It's on those leaders.

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Consulting Video Energy Case Interview 207

Tom Spencer

JULY 12, 2013

WHEN considering a case that requires a competitive response, first take a look at the action which forced the company to respond. Without a full understanding of the facts, a response could be determined prematurely, neglecting vital characteristics of the case. How should the CEO of CanadaCo respond? How would you respond?

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Case Interview Boston Consulting Group Pharmaceuticals Interviews 102

Management Consulted

JUNE 12, 2016

In 2014, EY joined forces with Parthenon, a small strategy firm that was founded in 1991 by two ex-Bain consultants, to combine Parthenon’s strategy expertise with EY’s global reach and implementation experience. Recently, these firms have started getting in to the strategy sphere as well. PARTHENON-EY HISTORY.

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Interviews Culture Case Interview Bain 100

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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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 5, 2019

(Note: These tips are geared towards MBA1s, but are applicable to anyone interviewing with consulting firms.). Starting strong will give off a great first impression to your interviewers. The firms you interview with will want to know why you’re interested in the industry. Keep calm and practice medium-level cases.

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Case Interview Consulting Interviews Recruiting 60

Tom Spencer

APRIL 22, 2018

Case competitions are amazing opportunities to demonstrate your ‘case cracking’ abilities in front of industry judges, quickly expand your network, and win great prizes. I even started one, which is now one of the largest case competitions in the Waterloo, Canada region. All case competitions are not created equal.

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Harmonious Workplaces

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Job seekers report on peer-support calls and during networking meetings that they have had their interviews postponed or canceled. Candidates who may have undergone two, three, or even six rounds of interviews may find that they must now wait to see if organizations actually fill the positions, much less whether they will have a job.

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Recruiting Recruitment Talent Case Interview 96

Tom Spencer

AUGUST 26, 2013

LAST post, I highlighted the importance of strategy when considering the viability of a potential acquisition; however, before a final decision can be made, a consultant needs to estimate the value of the target company. “Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.” ” ~ Warren Buffett.

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Cash Flow Case Interview Balance Sheet Interviews 109

Management Consulted

MAY 28, 2017

In fact, the firm is already beating out strategy heavyweights for strategy projects in the tech sector due to better industry specialty. What makes Bulger Partners even more unique among consulting firms is the fact that the firm houses Strategy Consulting and Investment Banking arms under the same roof, and even has a small PE fund.

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Software Case Interview Recruiting Recruitment 100

Management Consulted

MAY 28, 2017

In fact, the firm is already beating out heavyweights such as McKinsey, Bain, and Parthenon-EY for strategy projects in the tech sector due to better industry specialty. On the value creation side, Bulger Partners covers 13 different types of value assignments (growth strategy offerings, technical strategy, operations, etc.).

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Software Case Interview Recruiting Recruitment 100

Management Consulted

MAY 28, 2017

In fact, the firm is already beating out heavyweights such as McKinsey, Bain, and Parthenon-EY for strategy projects in the tech sector due to better industry specialty. On the value creation side, Bulger Partners covers 13 different types of value assignments (growth strategy offerings, technical strategy, operations, etc.).

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Software Case Interview Recruiting Recruitment 100

CaseInterview.com

JUNE 11, 2019

This way I can show the interviewer I am 100% hypothesis driven and I don't ask any irrelevant data. Would you recommend this and what is your view about this as a past interviewer? I was wondering what your view is on this method to apply to cases, this might help to form a HYPOTHESIS and ASK ONLY data which you 100% need.

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Case Interview McKinsey Interviews Airlines 49

CaseInterview.com

APRIL 12, 2019

one presentation for their boss at the end of a project. Perhaps in my case it is also caused by working in a developed (Big 4) vs. developing (BCG) market, but I had to work more than double the number. is a no-brainer decision - always go for the strategy house!!! At BCG on the. At BCG, you. The level of.

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Bain McKinsey Case Interview Interviews 75

Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020

The UK has 3,500 known cases of the virus and London will probably be shut down in the next week, if not before. Top consulting firms have hundreds of current consultants either sitting idle or working a limited case load. The coronavirus epidemic has rattled the planet. Commerce has ground to a halt. Today, not so much.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 18, 2020

Biases can also creep in during a case interview, causing you to make incorrect assumptions about a business problem. Let’s consider a case interview scenario where our interviewee, called Jane, makes use of a simple rule of thumb to solve a challenge presented to her. Interviewer: I see, and why is this the case?

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Case Interview Insurance Insurance Interviews 88

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. Next, analyze the data and develop actionable strategies to improve the business.

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Development Consulting Boston Consulting Group McKinsey 205

Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 14, 2014

Assuming this leads to successful refinancing, what should the strategy be to turnaround and save this iconic company? What strategy can be implemented to save the company? Marc Consentino in his book Case In Point suggests the following possible actions for a company turnaround. What strategy would you recommend for RadioShack?

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Turnaround Case Interview Comparison Interviews 111

CaseInterview.com

MARCH 5, 2019

The competitive pay of new recruits stems from their ability to present information, knowledge, and advice because management consults essentially sell information and advice to clients. A big part of the success of consulting firms is presenting this knowledge in a confident and digestible manner. Strategy Consulting.

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Consulting Management Case Interview Recruiting 81

Tom Spencer

MAY 29, 2013

in Business Strategy. SHAWN ACHOR explains, in a fascinating and amusing TED Talk about the happy secret to better work, that being more positive in the present is shown to improve performance. Business Strategy. Case Interviews. Focus on Happiness: Achieve Sucess. Seize the happiness advantage. Categories.

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Chemicals Consulting Case Interview Energy 98