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

Management Consulted

Master fit questions, conquer case studies, and become the smartest interviewer in the room. The Consulting Bible is the self-study version of our 10-hour prep package – we tell you every secret we know about getting jobs at the world’s best consulting firms. Let’s be honest - breaking into consulting is hard.

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Cornerstone Research Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

Many former employees go on to programs in business, finance, economics and law. Access their events calendar to find out when and where you can network with someone from the firm and make sure you have your consulting-ready resume ready to leave with them. Case Studies. MBA programs? Not quite as much. Social Media.

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How to Beat Mid-Career Malaise

Harvard Business

Case Study #1: Make small adjustments to your environment, and look for ways to enhance your job description. ” Case Study #2: Look for meaning outside of the traditional professional realm — and be willing to take a risk. Finances were a consideration. Put all your eggs in your professional basket.

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From STEM PhD to Federal Consulting: An Interview with Josh

Management Consulted

Well, I grew up in Bethesda, MD, and attended the University of Vermont in Burlington, VT for – BS (finance), MS (nutritional sciences), and PhD (cell and molecular biology). – Crafting a government consulting resume and preparing for job interviews. Hi Josh, how are you doing today? I’m doing great, thank you.

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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. In it, you’ll find: Over 50 key fit questions that will arise specifically in consulting interviews (there are important differences versus finance interviews).

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Experienced Hire from Harvard breaks in to Healthcare Consulting (Part 1)

Management Consulted

Around the November time period, I started gathering my resume and doing some applications. I’ve been organizing my resume, and I’ve been doing a lot of practice cases. I was experimenting with all different types of formats to learn cases, including books, actual cases, talking to people, and videos.