Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

I vividly remember the last consulting interview during first-year MBA recruiting season. Of course, I picked it up and received the gut wrenching words that ended my chances for a consulting internship that summer. The worst feeling was that for the first time I wondered whether I was meant for consulting. I was tense.

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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

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. I have two new behavioral courses under development) or corporate settings.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 31, 2020

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. Fortunately, a top management consulting firm is not the end all and be all. In order to do this, you can follow what I call the R.I.R

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 30, 2019

Consulting-style case interviews are highly effective, and the same format is being adopted more and more widely. The major consultancies have converged on a largely identical interview style, precisely because it excels in picking out the most genuinely capable candidates from the huge pools of applications received. Key Differences.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 11, 2022

These skills are very much aligned with the work you would be doing after graduation such as in management consulting or any industry position. As simple as it sounds, problem solving is the core for every experiential learning opportunity and especially the foundation for consulting. Focus on Solving Problems.

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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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Consulting Matters

MARCH 9, 2023

This means being kind to yourself and acknowledging that burnout is a real issue that affects many consultants, coaches, and business owners – and high-achievers in general. So, of course, when I hit burnout this fall, I was compassionate right away. Instead, I fought it and tried to pretend it wasn’t happening.

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Management Consulted

JUNE 4, 2017

A straightforward interview suit is the way to go, and that goes double for a management consulting interview. Before starting Black Lapel , Tian worked in finance and his wife was a consultant at McKinsey. Suffice it to say, he knows a thing or two about dressing for a consulting interview. A poor fit looks sloppy.

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Steve Shu Consulting

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Here’s a short pitch slide for students considering taking my AEM 6150 course on applied behavioral economics. What hasn’t killed you has made you stronger. I am already mentally trying to prepare for spring teaching.

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Steve Shu Consulting

JULY 12, 2017

I’ve started a journey to pursue a PhD in the area of behavioral finance. I am finding that the process of learning some of the ropes for a PhD resembles that many experience in consulting. One thing that has been very helpful for me has been to take a research methods course (mine was oriented toward behavioral science).

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 9, 2019

The point of this is to gauge your business sense, and your ability to tackle real world solutions that consultants deal with. Similarly, if you happen to go down the wrong path and the interviewer course corrects you, they want to see that you’re able to adjust based on their feedback. Presentation Skills. Cultural Fit.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 6, 2022

Student Organizations focused on Consulting, Finance, or Technology. Your university may have consulting, finance, or technology centered student organizations that produce some type of work-product each semester.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 19, 2024

The GMAT is a necessary hurdle that individuals who aspire to pursue an MBA or a graduate degree in finance need to overcome in order to gain admission to a top school. GMAT Courses Consider enrolling in a GMAT prep course to benefit from structured lessons, expert guidance, and additional resources.

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Management Consulted

APRIL 20, 2016

Going to a top notch business school to get an MBA is high on the list for many aspiring consultants, especially those based in or desiring to work in the U.S. MBA programs should you apply to if you want the best inroads to consulting? MBA programs for Management Consulting – and the results may surprise you.

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Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

KPMG CONSULTING. However, not all of its resources are pointed towards consulting, as it offers three lines of services, Audit, Tax and Advisory, with the Advisory arm of its operations (where consulting lives) generating $9.09 KPMG CONSULTING KEY STATS. KPMG CONSULTING WEBSITE: www.kpmg.com. Billion last year.

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Steve Shu Consulting

DECEMBER 22, 2021

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Tom Spencer

JULY 7, 2018

Daryl Morey took the path less travelled, the path that began with academia and consultancy. Consultancy has the power to open doors where no doors are present. Morey’s tale is only one of the more unique and interesting paths taken by former consultants in the world today.

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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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Tsavo Neal

MARCH 30, 2017

When is the last time you read a helpful blog article that gave you actionable advice to improve your consulting business? Did you know that there are consultant-specific blogs that host such advice? Although books are a fantastic way for consultants to learn how to run a more profitable business — blogs can be just as helpful.

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Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 15, 2015

FTI CONSULTING INTERVIEWS & CULTURE. As consulting firms go, FTI Consulting is a newcomer – but at just over 30 years old, the firm has made impressive strides to become one of the most respected name in legal analysis and data-driven research to support major initiatives for law firms, banks and the majority of the Fortune 500.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Many management consultants hardly complete two or three years in their jobs before they realize that there’s more to life than consulting. Some consultants leave for personal reasons, because they want to start a family or spend more time with their loved ones. Interviews. Corporate Strategy. What is corporate strategy?

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Yesterday, I received an offer from my top choice consulting firm. While not as prestigious as Mckinsey or BCG, the firm is top in its field when it comes to [ Person's Favorite Industry ] consulting, and that focus was what I was looking for. Happy Thanksgiving.you certainly made mine special.

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Jacq Hackett Consulting

JUNE 28, 2018

There are days as a consultant when things are going wonderfully. And you pat yourself on the back for making such a smart decision by making the move to consultancy. You realise it’s the end of the quarter and you still haven’t figured out a system for sorting out your finances. Seriously this changed my consulting life!

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Steve Shu Consulting

JANUARY 4, 2023

this legislation covers finance and retirement-related considerations. Let’s take just one of five behavioral angles I cover at Cornell in my applied behavioral economics courses, namely choice architecture. We talked about the recently passed Secure Act 2.0 For those unfamiliar with Secure Act 2.0,

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Consultant Ninja

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

Consultant Ninja. Management Consultant | Excel Jockey | Slide Monkey | Corporate Insurgent | One-Eyed Man in the Valley of the Blind Mckinsey | Bain | BCG | Booz | Oliver Wyman. How Consultants Manage Frequent Flyer Miles. Posted by Consultant Ninja. Labels: Consulting , Productivity , Visualization. Consulting.

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Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

NERA ECONOMIC CONSULTING. Interviewing with NERA Economic Consulting? In fact, if you look at a list of top 20 consulting firms, NERA won’t be on it. That being said, NERA is still a major player in the consulting industry and here’s why: NERA Economic Consulting is the top econom ic consulting firm, period.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 10, 2024

For programs like a Master’s in Business Analytics, Master’s of Finance, and Master’s of Hospitality Management, a strong GRE score can significantly enhance one’s application. Take advantage of GRE preparation resources, including official ETS materials, prep books, online courses , and practice tests.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Question: I am very excited to have received my dream consulting firm offer just two days ago. I don't think I am a traditional consulting candidate and I had no interest in consulting at all, up until last May. Consulting is a great field, and really an amazing opportunity for someone coming out of an undergraduate program.

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 7, 2014

Founded in Boston, MA , and containing the heart and DNA of consulting industry giant Bain & Company, Bridgespan is the key non-profit consulting firm in today’s consulting industry. Bridgespan Employees: 15-60 Consultants. Their services emphasized analytical consulting. Strategy Consulting.

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The Management Centre

APRIL 8, 2024

Chris: The programme we implemented covered commercial thinking, finance skills, and innovation. It was really important to me that we took a partnership approach; I didn’t want an off-the-shelf commercial or sales training course. =mc: The programme is called the Leading Edge. The post What gives Charity Managers a leading edge?

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Harvard Business

MARCH 31, 2017

If you’re not a numbers person, finance is daunting. ” Joe Knight, a partner and senior consultant at the Business Literacy Institute and the coauthor of Financial Intelligence , says that an absence of financial savvy is “career-limiting.” Stop avoiding finance because you’re afraid of numbers.

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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. It may test an industry or practice area focus, like technology, operations, or finance. The 8 Elements of Consulting Case Anatomy. We have good news for you!

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 11, 2015

How in the world did Josh go from a PhD in cell and molecular biology to a job in federal consulting for The Tauri Group? 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.

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Jacq Hackett Consulting

JUNE 28, 2018

There are days as a consultant when things are going wonderfully. And you pat yourself on the back for making such a smart decision by making the move to consultancy. You realise it’s the end of the quarter and you still haven’t figured out a system for sorting out your finances. Seriously this changed my consulting life!

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Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

Do you stumble when asked why you’d be a great consultant? Learn more about the interview preparation course and guide that helped land offers at BCG, Accenture, and McKinsey. Let’s be honest - breaking into consulting is hard. Over 50 fit questions that you’re guaranteed to hear in consulting interviews.

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Female instructors in quantitative courses can lead more women into finance, consulting, and consumer technology.

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