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AlixPartners Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

Even for such a high travel firm, which we’ll discuss below, they all seem to be so gosh darn chummy with each other. Travel – Now don’t get us wrong, warning a prospective consultant about travel is a bit like warning trainee surgeon that they may see blood once in a while. ALIXPARTNERS INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING .

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Archstone Consulting Culture and Interview Tips

Management Consulted

Intern pay and training at Archstone Consulting are on par with other consulting firms, and prior interns have found it a good foot in the door for landing permanent positions. As with most small firms, Archstone makes an investment in hiring and training interns – if you’re good, they would love for you to stick around!

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Why consulting?

Management Consulted

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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How to Apply for a Job You’re Overqualified For

Harvard Business

And if you’re called in for an interview, should you acknowledge you might be overqualified? ” Your goal, therefore, is “ to make sure the interviewers don’t shy away from you.” ” In this instance, it’s helpful to ask a reference to state your case. Should you still apply?

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Business Spotlight: Stanford GBS grad launches Returnships

Management Consulted

Does she go through interviews? She hit a stall and she wants to continue in that career, but I didn’t think this was the right fit for her, so I referred her on to some coaches. But for those folks who are the right fit, I will contact them and we’ll schedule an intake interview, which we mostly do by Skype.

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Top 10 Consulting Firms in Washington, DC

Management Consulted

The DC office management pushes training programs and the culture is all about grooming employees into McKinsey-bred consultants; they do everything they can to stay on top. Training opportunities are plentiful, but you will need to show personal interest in order to take advantage of them. Lynn Street in Arlington.

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The Truth About How Uber’s App Manages Drivers

Harvard Business

These cases clearly point to the importance of understanding how platform-employers operate, and how work is structured within semi-automated, algorithmic management systems. We also conducted seven in-depth interviews and had numerous conversations with drivers to explore worker experiences of the on-demand economy. Insight Center.