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Experienced Hire Recruiting in Consulting

Tom Spencer

Interview process and preparation. The industry in general has seen a high attrition rate, now being referred to as the “ Great Resignation ”. In some cases, especially for firms with emerging practice areas, experienced hires are used to fill expertise gaps that strengthen their offering. Finding the right opportunity.

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Networking to Get McKinsey, Bain & BCG Offers

CaseInterview.com

Management Consulting Networking Success Story: I just want to drop you one additional thank you e-mail, as I heavily relied on your preparation sources throughout my interviewing journey (and the corresponding case interview preparation). I interviewed last autumn for a post-MBA/PhD position at the top firms in Germany.

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How to Break Into Consulting – Guide for Non-MBA Graduate Students

Tom Spencer

Before you seriously consider a consulting career, you should answer three questions: Is consulting the right fit for you (consider your skills and talents as well as preferred lifestyle)? Step 2: Getting an Interview. There are generally three ways that graduate students can get their resume picked for an interview.

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The Right Way to Check Someone’s References

Harvard Business

You think you’ve found the right candidate to fill your open position and now it’s time to check references. Checking references is often seen as one small piece of the hiring protocol—the final motion to go through before you extend a formal offer to a candidate. Should you ask each person the same questions?

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Fireside Chat – Consulting Recruiting at Target and Non-Target Universities

Tom Spencer

That was when I participated in my first formal case competition and had the opportunity to speak with industry representatives and recent graduates about their career choices in consulting. Afterwards, my curiosity grew and I took the initiative to participate in other case competitions and business plan competitions.

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Networking, Practice, and Extreme Preparation

CaseInterview.com

While that has been a great experience, I ultimately found my greatest training and instruction in how to prepare for case interviews from your website and materials. Firstly, I want to start by acknowledging your point about getting a big brand name on my resume early. city ] office.

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Archstone Consulting Culture and Interview Tips

Management Consulted

The firm is small and internally loyal – poaching talent from one group to haul it over to another is frowned upon. Generally, weekly meetings with your manager are available and the atmosphere is collegial; many current and ex-employees reference how smart and friendly the people are that they have worked with at Archstone Consulting.