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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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Short blogging break plus preview of what’s coming up at Management Consulted

Management Consulted

Sample case studies that are as challenging (if not more so) as the toughest ones you’ll encounter at any McKinsey/Bain/BCG interview. Subscribe to my RSS feed here to learn more about management consulting jobs. Get the Management Consulted email newsletter: We offer resume editing and interview prep.

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Starting your Consulting Journey as a College Student

Tom Spencer

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. Thanduxolo Love Mtsweni is a Management Consultant Analyst at Accenture in South Africa.

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Welcome to new readers plus a few questions answered

Management Consulted

He regularly blogs about management consulting and MBA issues and has sensible, smart advice for just about everything career-related. For my new readers, here are some recommended and popular articles for you to browse: Management Consulting and the Consulting Industry 101. Day in the Life of a Management Consultant (client version).

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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. Pursue a minor in entrepreneurship or management, complete a certificate in sustainability, or take a physical education class. This does not need to be a resume building activity, as you obviously have the job already. Start Consulting.

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Short blogging break plus thanks to readers

Management Consulted

I offer a personalized consultation service – from re-writing your resume to simulated interviews/case studies to thorough Q&A. You’ll learn everything I know about recruiting at the top management consulting firms in the world.

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4 Ways to Develop Practical Business Understanding for Consulting

Management Consulted

A prospective management consultant without basic business understanding is like a camera tripod with 2 legs — it just won’t work out for you. The McKinsey Way by Ethan Rasiel — In this book, Rasial uses case studies and anecdotes to describe how McKinsey thinks about and solves business problems. management consulting'