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Before Day 1: Taking Advantage of the In-Between

Tom Spencer

Since everyone has a unique financial situation, amount of free time, and ability to travel, some of these suggestions will be more applicable to you than others. 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.

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

Management Consulted

Hi readers: I hate to pause the blog train, but for the next few days I will be traveling and enjoying the last moments of 2008. Sample case studies that are as challenging (if not more so) as the toughest ones you’ll encounter at any McKinsey/Bain/BCG interview. Thanks for your readership!

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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 is like a 50 hour phone call with me.

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Short blogging break plus thanks to readers

Management Consulted

Wanted to let people know that I’ll be taking a (very) short blogging break from today through Monday, as I am traveling and making it way home for the holidays. I offer a personalized consultation service – from re-writing your resume to simulated interviews/case studies to thorough Q&A.

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McKinsey International Offers

CaseInterview.com

I know that there is a lot of reading material available and that many people suggest traveling before starting but I really feel like doing something more impactful. I know it is common practice to have alumni from a particular school screen resumes and CVs of applicants from that school. Success Story: THANK YOU!

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From STEM PhD to Federal Consulting: An Interview with Josh

Management Consulted

This provided me with a steady income, a flexible schedule to travel and train and also helped me tap into my “inner entrepreneur” (I have started three businesses since this experience). – Crafting a government consulting resume and preparing for job interviews. – Where to look for government consulting jobs.

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OC&C Strategy Consultants Interview and Culture

Management Consulted

Expect to travel to the client location on an as-needed basis; regardless, Fridays are usually spent in your home office. In your third round, you will encounter two 45-minute case study interviews, this time with partners. These longer interviews are meant to enable you to delve deeper into strategy side of the cases.