Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

I had done extensive research into the consulting industry and was a member of the consulting club at my university. I knew then without any doubt that consulting was the great career choice for me, and I didn’t need help deciding. If you are asking yourself the question, “ is consulting the right career for me?”

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 31, 2021

One of the most mentioned career paths after graduating from Harvard is consulting. It is one of the few industries, apart from investment banking, that is a stereotype for every graduating class, and people start preparing for it from freshman year through joining multiple consulting clubs on campus. Exit Opportunities. Compensation.

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Management Consulted

JULY 2, 2013

Strategy consulting vs. financial advisory consulting – both are consulting. Financial advisory consultants address how a company spends cash, manages debt, and issues equity for specific internal projects, acquisitions, or other key growth plans. Can they really be that different?

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Tom Spencer

JULY 7, 2023

During one of my recent consulting experiences, I received a piece of advice from my supervisor that saved our engagement. His advice was specific to consulting, but applicable to other areas of business too. Moreover, a large client will often avoid responding to data requests, even if it paid top dollar for the consulting services.

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Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Since companies compete to attract and retain top talent, these shifts in how the workplace is organised are likely to persist. Business organisations and management consultants have long had a contractual rather than an employer/employee relationship. This will lead to a permanent change in the traditional ways of working.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 24, 2023

This is the third of a seven-part series looking at artificial intelligence and its implications for the consulting industry. After all, if machines are capable of many of the tasks that we currently rely on humans to do, what role will flesh-and-blood consultants play in the future?

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 1, 2022

This article will examine some of the transitions that the pandemic has precipitated in the consulting industry , and prognosticate about what the future face of consulting will look like in a post pandemic world. Shift 3: Internal Consulting. Shift 4: Sustainability Consulting. However, the changes don’t stop there.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 20, 2023

Consulting is one of the most prestigious careers you can pursue upon graduation. Every year thousands flock to apply to top consulting firms such as McKinsey and Company, Bain and Company, and Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

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Management Consulted

JULY 22, 2013

In our last post, we discussed 5 major differences between 2 prominent types of consulting. From the variety of work and access to C-level executives to the wide array of exit opportunities, strategy operations consulting far surpassed financial advisory consulting as our recommended career to pursue. Missed part one?

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Business development consulting is about helping businesses grow sales and profits in order to achieve their strategic objectives. Business development consultants enable companies to reach their full potential and rescue companies that are struggling to survive. We heard bad things about your company. Who are you?

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Business Consulting Agency

AUGUST 30, 2022

Are you starting a new company? Access to them is gained through consulting services. Business consulting services are the right fit for anyone starting a business or required assistance to make improvements. Consulting services are generally utilized when help is needed in business. Capital/Financing.

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Management Consulted

JANUARY 29, 2017

The consulting industry is one of the most competitive on the planet, and there’s no shame in falling a little short this time. So without further ado, we offer some tips on how to prepare for consulting right now. Switching to consulting is easier because tech industry experts are in high demand right now. 6) Skill up!

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 7, 2021

Apart from the rigorous selection process that consulting firms use to assess their potential candidates, securing a job and thriving within the consulting industry is not easy. Viewing the industry from an “expertise” point of view, one could argue that consultants are synonymous with advisors, experts or specialists.

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Asamby Consulting

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Business consulting services are those services which help organizations to overcome problems in the fields of management, planning, and execution. Business consultants are experts who are usually hired by a company or organization for business success.

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 3, 2012

Last week we held an MC exclusive subscriber giveaway contest – entrants told us in 200 words or less how they became interested in consulting. The prize for best answer was a FREE Consulting Case Bank and The Consulting Bible 3rd edition – a HUGE giveaway – so we weren’t surprised when we heard from so many of you.

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Steve Shu Consulting

JANUARY 6, 2022

Welcome to Applied Behavioral Economics in Finance and Marketing (AEM 6150)! The course is especially geared toward students who may consider future professions in consumer finance, marketing, product development, data science, or consulting/advisory. nudge units).

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 16, 2021

Knowing the ins and outs of upcoming trends in finance is indispensable for any aspiring consultant. A prime example for such a question is how finance is adapting to the issue of climate change, and might assist its mitigation. Green Finance. Image: Pexels.

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Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 22, 2015

If you’re new to consulting, it won’t take you long to discover that MBB firms are insanely competitive. If you are an undergrad who has been turned down for a summer internship at MBB, going in to finance is your next best bet. Your first thought should be to apply for a position at a high-profile, brand-name company.

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 12, 2014

Today we bring to you some key ways that you can increase your business understanding and, therefore, your effectiveness in consulting. As a consultant, you have to look at things in ways that most people would not. There are other options - including our “Consultant for a Day” exercise or the MC Consulting Bootcamps.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

I vividly remember the last consulting interview during first-year MBA recruiting season. I had managed to get interviews with three firms but only made it past the first round with this final company. Of course, I picked it up and received the gut wrenching words that ended my chances for a consulting internship that summer.

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Consulting Matters

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

After a 20-year career as a leader at Wyndham, Lori Smith decided that she had done all she could for the company she loved. She knew she didn't want to start over in another company and considered starting her own consulting business when she signed up to work with me on her Brand Messaging & Positioning program.

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Steve Shu Consulting

MARCH 21, 2014

Since this blog has a long history covering management consulting, I thought I would share some thoughts on integrating behavioral economics into the practice of consulting. These last questions get at the heart of one model I have seen for integrating behavioral economics into the consulting model.

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Asamby Consulting

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Time to bring in a consultant. But what does a consultant for small business cost? What is a consultant for small business A consultant for small business helps smaller organizations achieve their goals. The clients these consultants work with are no larger than 250 employees, typically between 15 and 100 employees.

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 7, 2019

If you want to achieve sustainable success as a consultant - ideally you want to create a marketing system to ensure you have a consistently full pipeline of right-fit clients. Consulting is a relationship business and the things you put into place like high-quality website and content do more than attract a lead. The 5 Tactics.

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 30, 2016

As consulting has become more popular (frantically so), we are getting increasing numbers of emails from undergrads – and even high schoolers – begging the question – if you want to break into consulting, what should you major in – and what majors are deal-breakers?

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 31, 2020

According to Business Insider , the odds of getting hired by McKinsey & Company are less than 1%, although this is not unique to McKinsey. No one enjoys being turned down, especially in the case of a consulting role where a lot of preparation is required. Fortunately, a top management consulting firm is not the end all and be all.

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Management Consulted

APRIL 20, 2014

” Here is one we got recently from John: A few months ago, I wrote you for advice in regards to resources I could use to prep for interviews in consulting. When and how did you decide you were interested in consulting? I then took another internship in finance with Merrill Lynch.

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Steve Shu Consulting

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

In March 2023, I will be guest speaking to DBA students at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology about implementing behavioral finance initiatives in corporations, an area that I have worked in for more than a third of my three-decade-some working career. Much thanks to Prof. Anirban Mukhopadhyay for inviting me.

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 7, 2019

If you want to achieve sustainable success as a consultant - ideally you want to create a marketing system to ensure you have a consistently full pipeline of right-fit clients. Consulting is a relationship business and the things you put into place like high-quality website and content do more than attract a lead. The 5 Tactics.

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Successful Independent Consulting

OCTOBER 22, 2017

Independent consultants face the constant challenge of finding their next project. My last article discussed working with consulting agencies to supplement your business development efforts. I roll my eyes at the last phrase because good consultants can do this on their own.) Photo ID 40184079 © Ratz Attila.

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Management Consulted

JULY 3, 2016

BATES WHITE ECONOMIC CONSULTING. Bates White Economic Consulting is a highly reputable boutique firm that has been gathering momentum in recent years. In case you hadn’t figured it out by now, Bates White is a boutique economic consultancy firm headquartered at Washington, D.C. BATES WHITE ORGANIZATION. Practice Areas.

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Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 5, 2017

This week, we bring you the Top 10 Consulting firms in New York – the power center of the world. If you are a New Yorker, just moved there with hope and zeal to conquer the consulting world, or are just looking for some world-class information on the top consulting firms in New York, here is what we have for you.

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Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

INFOSYS CONSULTING. 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. INFOSYS CONSULTING KEY STATS. INFOSYS CONSULTING HISTORY. Infosys Revenue: $6B (2010).

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 20, 2021

There is a good chance that you have a formidable LinkedIn profile, unmatched experience, and a dream to become the best in the consulting industry – so what’s next? As a young and aspiring professional, you will be launching your consulting career in an uncertain environment. Finding your Next Job Online. Image: Pexels.

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 16, 2008

The cons of investment banking – the long hours, the repetitive and unengaging nature of the work, the lack of non-finance exit opportunities – mattered far more to me than a 6-figure salary. Banking salaries average 50-100% higher than consulting salaries , with the difference increasingly significant as your seniority increases.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 21, 2023

Equity researchers, also known as stock analysts, are professionals who conduct in-depth research and analysis on publicly traded companies to help investors understand the potential risks and returns associated with owning a particular stock. One of the key responsibilities of an equity researcher is to conduct financial analysis.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 13, 2019

If you’re trying to get into consulting, it can be more than a little confusing trying to understand the various types of firms and their practices. In this post, you will learn about the 4 major types of consulting and the firms that are typically associated with them. Strategy Consulting. Implementation Consulting.

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