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Introduction to Case Interviews

Tom Spencer

If you’re applying to a consulting firm, be ready to get acquainted with case interviews. Almost all consulting firms include the case interview as part of their recruitment process. Even non-consulting firms are utilizing case interviews as part of their process so you don’t want to be blindsided.

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Competitive Advantage in Consulting and in Life

CaseInterview.com

It applies not only to how you serve clients as a consultant but also how you manage your own career. My thoughts on this topic are widely applicable to CIBs (Case Interview Beginners), F1Ys (Future first years), and CIFMs (Consulting Isn't for Me). No, I'm pretty sure I could beat him in a case interview competition!

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Can Consulting Make a Positive Social Impact?

Tom Spencer

Similarly, in traditional management consulting roles, employees often utilize the latest tools to solve their clients’ problems, often without considering the impacts beyond the client themselves. Project Innovators provide the deliverables in a timely fashion by working with Project Managers ( PMs ). Enter Social Entrepreneurship!

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Do Independent Consultants Still Need Résumés?

Successful Independent Consulting

With LinkedIn and personal websites widely used to promote careers, the idea of independent management consultants having a printable résumé may seem old-fashioned. This article explains why and how a consulting résumé should differ from a traditional corporate résumé. It’s not uncommon for a consulting résumé to be three pages.

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15 Best Business Podcasts for Independent Consultants

Tsavo Neal

I sought to find the best podcasts for consultants: podcasts that help them provide more value for their clients, acquire new business, and expand their minds. Unleashed by Will Bachman Unleashed offers long-form interviews with successful top-tier independent management consultants. To listen and subscribe, visit forecast.fm/itunes.

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How to Dress for a Case Interview

CaseInterview.com

Case Interview Dress Code. I often get questions about the dress code in a case interview. I cannot thank you enough for providing: The free case interview preparation videos on your blog. your frequent "insightful" emails sharing interview experience of other candidates. For women, I have no clue about women's fashion.

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Options for Post Consulting Careers

CaseInterview.com

I really enjoyed meeting the consultants, but ultimately feel BCG is a better fit. In any case, I have a question for you regarding Consulting vs. industry. I have been told that one year in consulting = 2 - 3 in industry. If I leave a consulting firm, what's next? Work for one of the major fashion designers in NYC.