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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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Starting your Consulting Journey as a College Student

Tom Spencer

After spending 18-years under the guidance of your parents, you gain the freedom to explore the world, study a degree of your choice, discover who you are, and explore potential career options. Through a case competition, you can increase your knowledge and skills in preparation for the actual case interview.

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Before Day 1: Taking Advantage of the In-Between

Tom Spencer

You were probably practicing case studies daily, so it should be easy to replace this daily discipline with practicing a new language every day. This does not need to be a resume building activity, as you obviously have the job already. Not returning to school or filled your schedule up already? The Bottom Line.

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Monitor Deloitte Consulting Interview Tips

CaseInterview.com

However, when Monitor Deloitte came to campus, I attended a case study workshop and sent my resume in. I found your site, literally a week or so before my case study interview. The difference about your resources is that you teach the purpose behind every directive.

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Using Case Interview Prep for Non-Consulting Offers

CaseInterview.com

I never submitted a resume through their website, but rather, followed your advice on networking and was able to connect and network with someone who directly referred me to their recruiter. Submitting a resume internally was exponentially more effective than when I applied for other companies online only. Additional Resources.

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The Important Qualities to Look for in a Consultant

Comatch

With such valuable resources just a few clicks away, it’s understandable that business leaders are increasingly open to outsourced expertise. An effective consultant can offer a lot more than what’s on their resume. Ideally, a consultant’s credibility surfaces naturally as you review their resume or portfolio.

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4 Ways to Develop Practical Business Understanding for Consulting

Management Consulted

We won’t share how to start a business — there are tons of great resources for that already (our friend Ramit Sethi’s Earn1k is a great one). 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. Other MC Posts.