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2 Years of Networking Results in Consulting Job at PwC

Management Consulted

” 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 moved back to Portland and started looking for analyst jobs in banking, consulting, and corporate strategy.

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BearingPoint Interview Preparation – Mystery or History?

Management Consulted

BearingPoint started at the height of the consulting boom years in the late 1990s, and was a part of KPMG’s worldwide consulting practice. Read on to discover interesting nuances of culture and competence that are unique to the global consulting firm. This consulting business unit focused on both technology and management.

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How Military Veterans Can Turn Their Skills into a Corporate Career

Harvard Business

Do you have a strong work ethic?’” ’” Today, Chris is leveraging his military and leadership experience running a startup operation within a larger company that specializes in security consulting for major sports arenas and convention centers. He tried tech, finance, and real estate — all to no avail.

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Location, Location: Choosing the Right Office for You

Tom Spencer

When applying to consulting companies , you will encounter a questionnaire that asks you to select your office(s) of interest. This process is unique to consulting, compared to some other industries. As for management consulting, specialties might include strategy, supply chain, or operations. Factor 3: Dream Location Long Term.

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Networking, Practice, and Extreme Preparation

CaseInterview.com

The following is a letter I received from an F1Y who took a calculated path and persisted, despite many setbacks, to reach the ultimate goal of a full-time consulting position. This story highlights specific actions the F1Y took to be successful, and it is an important read for anyone pursuing this same goal. University ].

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Inflate the Swimming Toys Not Your Assets

Martinka Consulting

His assets are mostly real estate and it’s easy to appraise real estate. They can’t inflate their real estate assets because banks will get an appraisal. I do know it’s a lot more ethics and sanity in my day-to-day world, and I’m glad about that. . The questions: How could this happen?