Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 17, 2018

First things first, your consulting application is the most important part of the recruitment process for two reasons. The HR person will look at your Resume, Cover Letter, and Transcript and decide whether you are qualified to attend a first round interview. Craft exceptional application materials (Cover letter and Resume).

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 18, 2021

For example, for undergraduates who want to go to medical school, starting early can give them an edge by allowing them more time to find opportunities that improve their competitiveness and by allowing them more time to meet all of the necessary requirements, like the MCAT exam. Consulting. You can also vision board your ideal resume.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 11, 2020

As a consultant you’ll have plenty of things to think about as you build your career. This article looks at some of the key questions to consider as you pursue a career in the management consulting industry. Is consulting for you? When wondering whether consulting is for you, passion is the primary consideration.

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Consulting Matters

MARCH 3, 2021

One of the biggest challenges that both new and seasoned consultants and coaches face is finding the words to describe what they do. They go to networking events and try to explain that they are a consultant or coach but instead of getting head nods and curiosity.they experience the angst of the blank stares. You are not alone.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

As with most other competitive professions, breaking into consulting roles has a lot to do with networking. Meeting people early before you are polished will end up burning a lot of bridges. The crux of it revolves around something everyone should know – not just consulting professionals – and that is to be considerate.

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Comatch

JANUARY 19, 2022

Freelance platforms are growing in popularity, and more organizations are seeing the benefits of working with independent consultants and industry experts. However, as with most professions, all consultants are not created equal. . What are the Qualities of a Great Consultant? . Can they lead through inspiration?

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 15, 2021

MBA consulting recruiting season starts every fall. For a few falls now, in my capacity as a volunteer career advisor, I have had to uncomfortably tell incredibly intelligent MBA students from highly respected schools that they are utterly ill-informed about entering the consulting profession. The Consulting Career Landscape.

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Consulting Matters

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Bosses, colleagues and friends all questioned the wisdom of quitting his high-paying job and steady paycheck for the unknowns of starting his own consulting business. After over 15 years of consistent and growing consulting success - they now understand exactly why he did it. Betsy Jordyn: Okay. In fact I'm really not having fun.

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Jerry Fletcher

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020

She is a newbie in multiple ways: A new college graduate A new MBA A new member of IMC (Institute of Management Consultants) A wannabe consultant. The successful consultant is forever gathering data. How do you take that resume out and convince someone to hire you as a consultant? Lindsay joined the local chapter.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 15, 2022

In this article, we will explore the 7 main differences between internal strategy and management consulting. Note that these observations are based on my personal experience and may not be common across the entire industry. 7 differences between internal strategy and management consulting. Flexibility. Profit and Loss Ownership.

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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. Consulting firms want to see that you’ve been “professionalized,” and also that you’re able to handle a high-pressure, fast-paced, business environment with long work hours.

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Comatch

DECEMBER 16, 2021

A significant number of businesses are turning to independent consultants or outsourcing as a way to complete projects, meet short-term objectives, or simply obtain specialized expertise and valuable perspectives that aren’t available otherwise. Here are the topics to explore with a consultant before making that hiring decision.

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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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Management Consulted

JULY 1, 2012

Here’s our first post about networking your way into consulting. Think of it as a 101 on consulting networking. Your asset file consists of the names of anyone and everyone who can help you – either directly or indirectly – get a job in management consulting. Now, let’s introduce some new vocab.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 9, 2019

Are you able to synthesize the information the interviewer gave you, probably on an industry you’re unfamiliar with, and understand the case you need to crack? The point of this is to gauge your business sense, and your ability to tackle real world solutions that consultants deal with. But what exactly are they testing for? Conclusion.

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Management Consulted

JULY 8, 2013

Have you been waiting for that big break; the prime opportunity to get a jump on your consulting career? Management Consulted is taking consulting bootcamps on the road – live and delivered straight to you. What is a Management Consulting Bootcamp? Now, you can meet us in person. It’s here!

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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. Economics is currently being led by Hans W.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 13, 2017

The first piece of advice I was given when I started my Master’s in Management at London Business School was to beware of the mirage of consulting. applying to consulting began to seem like more of a rite of passage than a genuine attempt at forging a professional path. But what few of them admit is how demanding the job really is.

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Management Consulted

MAY 22, 2016

ARCHSTONE CONSULTING. Today we highlight Archstone Consulting, a new firm on the block that is quickly making a name for itself in the consulting neighborhood. While originally founded as an independent strategic firm, Archstone Consulting was acquired by leading enterprise benchmarking firm The Hackett Group in 2009.

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Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 4, 2009

What’s next – when your resume doesn’t receive an interview; your first round doesn’t lead to a call-back; your final round receives a polite rejection? The advice applies equally to industries like investment banking. If you don’t make it past the resume stage, don’t ask.

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Management Consulted

JUNE 26, 2016

Today, we continue Part 2 (see Part 1 here ) of our interview with Charlie, an experienced Harvard grad who took an unusual path into healthcare consulting, yet leveraged his experience and hard prep work into an offer at Putnam. Do you know what their primary job is in consulting? To bring in cases. They are the salesmen/women.

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Healthcare Case Interview Consulting Interviews 140

Tom Spencer

MARCH 14, 2020

You might have been given an opportunity to have a coffee chat with a firm representative or with a Partner at your dream consulting firm. In management consulting, relationships matter a lot; most of the time, a strong relationship is developed by making a strong first impression with the other individual. Increases your credibility.

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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. Practice Areas.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

This will help you understand their industry position, recent projects, and key competitors to demonstrate your genuine interest in the organization. Moreover, gather and organize any necessary documents, such as copies of your resume, cover letter, and reference letters. All the best!

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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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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 21, 2024

If you have sufficient functional skills, domain expertise, and agile expertise, use the advice in Part 1 to iterate through your resume. All jobs evolve and change as any industry changes. I'm not blaming the manifesto writers—no one invited a manager-type person to the meeting. Just look at the manifesto.

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 9, 2015

OC&C STRATEGY CONSULTANTS INTERVIEWS & CULTURE . Today we continue our firm profile series with an in-depth review of OC&C Strategy Consultants. KEY STATS FOR OC&C STRATEGY CONSULTANTS . OC&C Strategy Consultants Website: [link]. OC&C Strategy Consultants Headquarters: Worldwide.

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CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 30, 2019

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? How accurate is that in practice?

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 16, 2008

Banking salaries average 50-100% higher than consulting salaries , with the difference increasingly significant as your seniority increases. Consulting compensates with perks that banking does not offer – from better travel allowances to more generous health and retirement packages. 2 LIFESTYLE.

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Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 14, 2013

If you are convinced that – on top of our expertise in consulting interviews – we’re also fun, come hang out with us next weekend in San Francisco – September 21. *. was a gorgeous day at Yale, but we were on a mission and on a deadline for a 4PM meeting. consulting clubs'

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Tom Spencer

MAY 20, 2022

Write your future resume and then look for opportunities to get the experiences, skills, and recommendations that you need to make your ideal resume a reality. For me it was seeing individuals with PhDs go into consulting, although I didn’t know any of them personally. Finding support and role models. It’s your journey.

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Resumes Energy Case Interview Chemicals 88

Tom Spencer

JUNE 13, 2020

Mentorship can last for a few meetings or for many years. Oftentimes, I was paired with an upper-year student or recent graduate who worked at a management consulting firm. Recently, I joined an organization focused on connecting students and job seekers with professionals across a multitude of industries from around the world.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 5, 2017

Every year, recruiters get hit with waves of resumes from newly graduated college students looking for internships or starting positions at top firms. In order to make an impact with your potential employer, your resume has to stand out. You have to increase your personal brand to network with industry leaders. Networking.

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 27, 2008

Thanks to Marquis first and foremost, who is both a fellow Stanford grad and fellow ex-McKinsey consultant. He regularly blogs about management consulting and MBA issues and has sensible, smart advice for just about everything career-related. Day in the Life of a Management Consultant (client version). Top 10 Resume Tips.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 13, 2019

What you will learn: Learn how to market yourself through your resume and cover letter so that you will get the interview. Topics Covered: How to Write a Resume That Will Get You the Interview. How to Write a Resume That Will Get You the Interview. Your resume needs to show all of these skills. Academic Performance.

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Management Consulted

JUNE 12, 2016

A household name in the consulting world, Ernst & Young (EY) has gone through some dramatic changes in the past few years. Founded in 1991 by two former Bain consultants, Parthenon was established to be a specialty boutique strategy firm based out of Boston, MA. Today, the firm consults for many Global 1000 corporations.

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CaseInterview.com

MARCH 26, 2019

The PARADE Method (tm) is an approach to answering resume-oriented job interview questions. It is an approach I developed that is tailored for answering these questions in job interviews for management consulting, as well as interviews for senior executive positions in industry. Did you just show up at the sales meeting?

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