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5 Core Case Study Principles Every Interviewee MUST Know

Management Consulted

The case study question is a fundamental portion of any consulting interview. Perhaps you’re a natural at networking, possess a wunderkind resume, and exemplify expert-level interpersonal communication skills. When it comes to evaluating case studies, none of your other skills really matter. 1) Focus on Structure.

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Generalist vs Specialist Firm Interviews

Tom Spencer

Case Studies. There is a lot to think about when preparing for consulting interviews , and you may want to check out some of our other blog posts and guides for preparing your resume , creating your cover letter , and improving your network. The latter portion of the interview is a business case interview. Frameworks.

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Friday Fusion: October 2nd, 2020

Tsavo Neal

How do freelance consultants with a mix of long and short-term projects structure their resume? If you’re a freelance consultant, your resume isn’t important. A resume positions you as an employee instead of as a trusted advisor. Case studies tell stories of how you’ve helped businesses like theirs.

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Completing Graduate School Like a Consultant

Tom Spencer

Whether you are studying for your MBA , Ph.D., You might be completing case studies, conducting experiments, and writing lengthy legal reports, all of which will prepare you for your career. However, do not go right to the registrar and enroll in every course you are interested in taking.

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Before Day 1: Taking Advantage of the In-Between

Tom Spencer

If you are returning to school, take a wildly different class than your course of study. You were probably practicing case studies daily, so it should be easy to replace this daily discipline with practicing a new language every day. Learn a New Skill. Not returning to school or filled your schedule up already?

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Launch of The Consulting Bible – your secret weapon in today’s economy

Management Consulted

From salaries to travel, from boutiques to MBB, I’ve helped people understand the job, write the perfect resumes , and ace the toughest interviews. 3 sizing questions (what I like to call mini-cases) – including 2 where I provide multiple solution methods. The Consulting Bible blows all of that content out of the water.

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The Consulting Bible – Dominate Your McKinsey, Bain and BCG Fit and Consulting Case Interviews

Management Consulted

Learn more about the interview preparation course and guide that helped land offers at BCG, Accenture, and McKinsey. Master fit questions, conquer case studies, and become the smartest interviewer in the room. We also know that even if you think you’re set, the answer you imagine can definitely be better.