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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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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. Some of the best years of your life will be spent at university. Most importantly, you can learn how to pitch as if you were presenting to a client.

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The undisputed importance of appearance and how to get it right

Tom Spencer

When you walk into an interview, even before you speak, shake hands or talk through your resume, something else is doing a lot of talking in your behalf: your appearance. Tailored business suits are pricy, especially if you are still looking for jobs or studying. Reading Time: 4 minutes. This allows you to keep a better balance.

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Friday Fusion: December 4, 2020

Tsavo Neal

Treat your LinkedIn profile like marketing material — not a resume. Posting your resume is marketing Interviewing is sales Salary negotiation is pricing Your employer is your customer. The Detailed Case Study. You’re not looking for a job. You’re looking for clients. What is the first step before starting a business?

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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. This does not need to be a resume building activity, as you obviously have the job already.

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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. Get the Management Consulted email newsletter: We offer resume editing and interview prep. consulting interviews breaking into consulting consulting interview guide sample case studies'

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Welcome to new readers plus a few questions answered

Management Consulted

Top 10 Resume Tips. I’ve been helping friends/colleagues looking to enter management consulting for years with their resumes, cover letters, interviews, and questions. In future weeks, I plan to release case studies, interview guides, and the like. Day in the Life of a Management Consultant (client version).