Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 6, 2018

In this post, I will share tips on the case interview, assessment centres, keeping stress levels down, and staying motivated on your journey to land a coveted role in the management consulting industry. Get friendly with case studies. Though some may be interviewer-led (i.e.

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Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 21, 2016

To the uninitiated, the case interview can be more than a little bit terrifying. The main point of the case interview is to provide you with an opportunity to show the interviewer the great job you’d do if they hired you today and set you straight to work. Not tens, or hundreds, but thousands. 1 – Mental Math.

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Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

Birthed in 2004 as a spin-off of Indian tech outsourcing behemoth Infosys Technologies, Infosys Consulting is quickly climbing the charts as an industry leader in IT Operations and Strategy consulting. Industries. Industrial Manufacturing. INFOSYS CONSULTING. INFOSYS CONSULTING KEY STATS. Business Analytics & Big Data.

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 2, 2016

Note the diversity of industries Cornerstone Research works with, especially as many of these are quite specialized. Industries. However, the cases that these law firms are involved in can represent any industry imaginable, from telecommunications to manufacturing and everything in between. Accounting. Real Estate.

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CaseInterview.com

MAY 13, 2021

A question I am asked often is how to utilize all of the various frameworks and advice on frameworks out there on other case interview prep sites? It is very hard to remember a lot of case study frameworks… let alone master all of them. This is definitely not good. and then to ask for data to test that hypothesis.

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Management Consulted

MARCH 9, 2014

The Advisory Board Company (NASDAQ: ABCO) is a professional services firm that offers resources to players who are mainly in the healthcare industry. The founder, David Bradley, set out with the lofty mission of solving “any question for any company for any industry.” Industries. Musslewhite), a President (David L.

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Management Consulted

JANUARY 18, 2015

KEARNEY INTERVIEW AND CULTURE. Kearney becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of EDS in September, nearly doubling in size and vastly expanding its industry expertise and information technology capabilities. 1997 – First Global Prize, an annual business school case study competition for potential recruits, awarded. Industries.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Expertise in case studies is considered a given not just among the veterans of business life, but even for newly aspiring consultants, who wish to break into the consultancy industry. Our brief case study in the medical device industry showcased eloquently how all-encompassing the field of management consultancy is.

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CaseInterview.com

MAY 13, 2021

A question I am asked often is how to utilize all of the various frameworks and advice on frameworks out there on other case interview prep sites? It is very hard to remember a lot of case study frameworks… let alone master all of them. This is definitely not good. and then to ask for data to test that hypothesis.

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 9, 2015

OC&C STRATEGY CONSULTANTS INTERVIEWS & CULTURE . Founded in Paris, and containing the spliced DNA of other major firms it acquired along the way (Ernst & Young Consulting being the most notable), OC&C Strategy Consultants is a global player in today’s consulting industry. Industries . Industrial Products.

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Management Consulted

MARCH 18, 2015

IMS HEALTH INTERVIEWS & CULTURE . Industries . The good news is that in that space, IMS Consulting Group has quite a good reputation so you’ll have no problems transitioning into a different management consulting firm within the same industry. They bemoan the fact that their pay is below industry standard.

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Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

Learn more about the interview preparation course and guide that helped land offers at BCG, Accenture, and McKinsey. Master fit questions, conquer case studies, and become the smartest interviewer in the room. Even though I’m in marketing, your advice is so pertinent to a variety of industries.”

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 22, 2017

Do they serve specific industries or do they have functional expertise in certain areas? Consultants and recruiters often spend no more than a few seconds looking at your application when shortlisting interview candidates. Get comfortable with case studies and develop your own style. Who are their clients?

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 11, 2015

Here at MC, we had the pleasure of recently interviewing Josh and asking him how he’s navigated his interesting career path, and how consulting was a great place for his passions and skills to collide. I was selected to interview at both the NIH and the DoD and subsequently was offered positions in both organizations.

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Harvard Business

APRIL 20, 2017

Editor's Note This fictionalized case study will appear in a forthcoming issue of Harvard Business Review, along with commentary from experts and readers. In an industry expected to generate $170 billion in revenue by 2020, she knew she’d have many opportunities. From the start, she was fascinated with the work.

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Ben de Haldevang

JUNE 7, 2023

With your choice of case studies and the points made in the interviews, you have managed to conceptualize transformation without turning your book into an obscure PhD thesis. The combination of interviews from those at the transformation coalface, in-depth case studies and a core framework delivers a really valuable read.

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Management Consulted

APRIL 3, 2016

As a prospective consultant, one of the things that can seem the most mysterious in the case study prep process is wondering what the interviewer is going to ask you next. Many of you have heard about interviewer-led and interviewee-led case interviews and are wondering how to approach each one appropriately.

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Chad Barr

AUGUST 16, 2023

Include real-life examples and case studies to illustrate the potential impact. Day 4: Thought Leader Thursday Interviews with Industry Experts Conduct interviews with influential coaches, consultants, or corporate advisors. Dive into what makes each content piece effective, from concept to execution.

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Management Consulted

MARCH 23, 2014

It’s stressful to start a case in a new sector in which you have little (or no) experience, and to know that you have to become credible with senior clients within a short period of time. Fortunately, we can draw on a wide range of industry experts and materials within the firm to help us get up to speed. consulting interviews'

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 30, 2008

The “ultimate” interview guide – complete with fit/behavioral questions, sizing/quantitative questions, and brain-teasers. 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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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2014

Before we can begin discussing growth strategy, the direction of the case must be determined by asking vital questions regarding the current state of the museum. How are we growing relative to the industry? The stagnant growth our client is experiencing is caused by a decline in the industry overall. Consentino.

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Women in Consulting

OCTOBER 26, 2015

Deb Siegle, WIC’s president, was recently interviewed (by email) regarding women consultants and business owners for possible inclusion in an article for one of the Boston College blogs. Here are excerpts from that interview. A mix of both industry-specific organizations and general business or consulting organizations can work well.

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Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

And so in PPE, were you interested in business in general, before everything happened with Lehman Brothers did you think you are probably going to stick with the investment banking industry? Can you talk a bit about the support network at the Consulting Society and how they prepared you for consulting interviews? Peter: Sure.

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Management Consulted

APRIL 27, 2014

Many history, English, and art majors, engineers, and law students – all of interest to consulting firms, but lacking in business basics – come to us asking how they can develop their business understanding to prepare for consulting interviews. The 2 Smartest Case Study Techniques. It’s heavy, so skim it.

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 27, 2008

For my new readers, here are some recommended and popular articles for you to browse: Management Consulting and the Consulting Industry 101. Top 10 Interview Tips. I’ve been helping friends/colleagues looking to enter management consulting for years with their resumes, cover letters, interviews, and questions.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 15, 2018

All begin with an online application, but Bain accompanies its application with a test; BCG has a test at its first-round interview and McKinsey requires you to take a test at an approved test centre as a separate stage. These are smaller firms that specialize in one industry and are usually run by ex-Big Three consultants.

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Kai Davis

DECEMBER 13, 2022

This rule applies no matter if you’re promoting your services as a consultant, pitching a guest article or interview, or promoting yourself. Platform specialization can be highlighted elsewhere on the page (or in case studies/work samples). You want to focus on the recipient, not just talk about yourself and your business.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 29, 2022

MBA candidates have the opportunity to acquire a multitude of skills that are applicable to a variety of industry and managerial positions. Informational interviews become second nature to the point that rejection no longer leaves a mark on you. One of the less pursued career paths is that of an entrepreneur.

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Ethics Case Interview Case Study Case Studies 88

Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

It was simple – you wanted 3 things: more practice cases for use by yourself or with partners. simple and easy-to-use frameworks for structuring cases. guided interview prep homework and practice plans. Starting today you can get BOTH for the price of the Consulting Case Bank. What had they wanted more of?

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Let us look at an example as a sort of case study. PMs also work directly with the industry and community partners, requiring slightly more of a time commitment in comparison to the innovators. I wanted to learn about DISI from firsthand experience, so I interviewed its two Co-Presidents.

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Kai Davis

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

A value proposition and a differentiator that none of your competitors (no matter how hard they try, how long they’ve been in the industry, or how much money they spend) can compete with? You: Pick a Target Market (Niche) — You want to pick a small, specific niche within an industry to target. Would you believe it?

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Kai Davis

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

A value proposition and a differentiator that none of your competitors (no matter how hard they try, how long they’ve been in the industry, or how much money they spend) can compete with? You: Pick a Target Market (Niche) — You want to pick a small, specific niche within an industry to target. Would you believe it?

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Successful Independent Consulting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Recently I interviewed Jared Gold, the creator of WebsiteBy Tonight , a service that specifically serves self-employed professionals and solopreneurs. It’s best if the websites you like are in the same industry or have the same purpose (for example, to increase credibility). What is the market segment or industry of your ideal client?

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 26, 2019

Many consulting, corporate strategy, and corporate development roles require the interviewee to go through an M&A case study. Depending on the firm and specific role this case could be very strategic and operational like doing a market entry/growth-type case or very technical (i.e.

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Balance Sheet Case Interview Case Study Case Studies 60

Tom Spencer

MAY 13, 2018

Moreover, it is a convenient way to get to know different industries and business functions for those who are still unsure about which career path to follow in the long run. The German-born has also completed internships at two top tier strategy consultancies and is keen on sharing his experiences and knowledge about the industry.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 4, 2022

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. Many of these processes also include early round interviews. Frameworks.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 2, 2015

This will be of particular interest for students and recent graduates who are looking to pursue a career in the management consulting industry. Kearney Consulting use the case interview in its recruitment process? Tom: How many interview rounds are there? Kearney: At campus level, two rounds of 2 interviews.

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