Tom Spencer

JANUARY 8, 2022

Interview process and preparation. Typically, experienced hires have 2+ years of experience working in an industry job or at another consulting firm, but they could also have over a decade of relevant experience if hired into the top level of a firm. Some firms decided to let consultants go during the early phase of the pandemic.

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Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 15, 2015

FTI CONSULTING INTERVIEWS & CULTURE. KEY STATS FOR FTI CONSULTING. FTI Consulting Website. FTI Consulting Headquarters: West Palm Beach, Florida, USA. FTI Consulting Employees: 4,200+. FTI Consulting Locations: 26 Countries. FTI Consulting Chief Executive: Steve Gunby.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

I wanted to share this field report from an F1Y who took a non-traditional route into consulting, had to prepare without the resources available on campus, and faced numerous disadvantages but still secured an offer. I have a unique background, and am what I consider an unlikely candidate for a top 3 consulting firm.

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 1, 2013

Does Oliver Wyman really offer a “different kind of consulting”? Oliver Wyman’s strategy consulting practice has made waves specifically in the financial services sector , and beyond as well. Have an upcoming Oliver Wyman interview? They have served Global 1000 clients over the past 40 years. Website: [link].

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CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Close to a year ago, I was unsuccessful with my applications for internships with consulting firms, getting only one interview and failing that too. I would like to thank you for all the success stories that you shared, the many advice that you have given, and your honest perspective on the good and bad of consulting work.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

While you may not directly use the 7 S Model in the consulting case interview, it will give you a deeper understanding of how to examine the inner workings of an organisation, identify strengths and sources of competitive advantage, as well as weaknesses and reasons why an organisation may not be operating effectively.

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CaseInterview.com

APRIL 19, 2019

Consulting is a very competitive field, with most firms receiving tens of thousands of applicants each year. To be fair, many of these people did not know about the consulting field and did not realize that preparation was necessary until a day or two before the interview. Preparing allows you to showcase your talent.

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CaseInterview.com

APRIL 30, 2019

Recently I received the following email from a reader who was recently rejected by McKinsey in the second round. What follows is our exchange and my advice on how to prepare for second chance interviews after a rejection. Readers Email: I have a question pertaining to second chance interviews and case interview preparation.

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Well, I really want to work in consulting, because I love solving problems, and as far as I understand, consultants are smart, intelligent and at the same time, structured and organized problem solvers. So I started to prepare ' case interviews '. And I once even thought about giving up; maybe I am just not that talented.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to sit down with another blog contributor to the SpencerTom community, Jason Oh, to share our experiences about the consulting recruiting process. Why did you decide to pursue management consulting? Jeff : I had little idea about management consulting until my second year at university.

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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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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 6, 2018

Whether I was talking to graduates, MBAs or experienced professionals, as a consulting club president at business school, I was frequently asked the same question, “What is the most efficient and quickest way to transform into a consultant?”. The management consulting industry is far from being a big mono chunk.

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CaseInterview.com

MARCH 5, 2019

Management consultant salaries in the United States will vary by position and experience. Starting from the base, fresh graduates (from undergrad institutions) earn an average base pay of $83,500 from top-tier consulting firms. These consultants take home a total amount of $250,000- $300,000. McKinsey: Base Salary: $152,500.

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CaseInterview.com

AUGUST 15, 2019

As a former consulting resume and cover letter reader for McKinsey, and someone who has reviewed thousands of applications, I have noticed an interesting trend. If your cover letter is good, from the perspective of the person reading the letter, I want to interview you -- basically I am biased in your favor.

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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 Cover Letter That Will Get You the Interview. How to Network Your Way to an Interview.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

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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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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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 11, 2019

This caseinterview.com student sent me an email recently asking my advice on how they could practice and improve their performance in the problem-solving part of a case interview. First of all, many thanks for all your information and encouraging words on case interview preparation . the whole interview was done in 22 minutes.

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

I have been practising case interviews for over two months now, however, I always get a little tense when I am doing the cases. I actually made it to the final round with a top consulting firm but was told that I came across as a little nervous and was rejected. So this is why confidence in cases and in consulting is important.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

In consulting, your personal reputation is everything. Conversely, if your reputation starts off poor in a consulting firm , you start a downward spiral. When I was recruiting, I once had a McKinsey engagement manager explain to me what I just explained to you. A new consultant is not expected to know everything from day one.

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Management Consulted

JANUARY 8, 2017

The field of management consulting also continues to have its fair share of excitement. This past year, many top consulting firms experienced revenue growth of 7-13%. In many firms, a salient driving force behind revenue growth was the increasing demand for digital consulting services. 2017 Consulting Salary Data.

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

I can't seem to get through my interviews with the Top 3 consulting firms. I have gone through a number of case interviews now, and have successfully gotten a few second tier consulting firm offers, and offers from boutique firms, ATK, Accenture, etc. All really enjoyed their time in consulting.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

It is very difficult to get a job in consulting. Fortunately, it is actually far easier to do well in consulting (in my opinion) than it is to get a job offer in consulting. Fortunately, it is actually far easier to do well in consulting (in my opinion) than it is to get a job offer in consulting. Here's why.

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Management Consulted

JANUARY 4, 2015

Welcome to our Consulting Salary post – the kickoff to 2015! As you’ve been busy popping bottles of champagne, watching the ball drop while fireworks shoot up in the background, or just flat-out ambitiously working through the New Year holiday, we here at Management Consulted have had our version of fun. Number hungry?

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CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 30, 2019

I found it several months ago and started prepping immediately and had done 40-50 practice interview cases before recruiting season. I must have called everyone I knew in consulting to give me a case to solve every weekend (Phone/ Webcam prep interviews too!) The person knew people already working in consulting.

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CaseInterview.com

JULY 17, 2019

Following is a success story I received from a new BCG hire who has some insightful tips for those still recruiting as well as my follow-up where I elaborate on the importance of perseverance and hard work in obtaining a consulting offer. My way to consulting was not an easy one. And not least, prepare your questions to interviewers.

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CaseInterview.com

APRIL 13, 2019

10 years, one of the most common questions I am asked is how much time is needed to prepare for a case interview and how to prepare when you don’t have much time. I want to address in this article the 2 nd question of how to prepare for a case interview when you don’t have much time. Reader #2 – 3 Days Until Interview.

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Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

Today we highlight tremendous business analyst and post-consulting leadership jobs at CHG Healthcare Services. Or could it be the talent shows and “Dress as your Favorite President Competition”? If that was the X factor, we know Management Consulted would already be #1. Interview Tips & Tricks.

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 14, 2016

Today we highlight tremendous business analyst and post-consulting leadership jobs at Amazon. Interview Tips & Tricks. Be prepared to convince your interviewer that you’re driven yet laid-back, committed yet cool. Now, the Seattle based company has changed the landscape of online buying. Are you an employer?

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 23, 2016

Today, we highlight tremendous business analyst and post-consulting leadership jobs at Google. Interview Tips & Tricks. In contrast, Google’s internal operations allow for each business division to operate fairly independently – which means a lot of opportunity for candidates with a consulting background.

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Brimstone Consulting

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Leadership has to wake up to the demands of their employees if they hope to attract and retain great talent in the 21st century.” In a recent study by McKinsey , employers cited compensation, work-life balance, and poor physical and emotional health as reasons why their people had quit. So, why the attention now?

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Tom Spencer

MAY 31, 2012

Strategy and general business consulting firms in Australia 2012. in Management Consulting. THE list of strategy and general business consulting firms is part of the full list of consulting firms in Australia : Tier One – Global. Oyster Consulting. SMT Consulting. Last Updated: 31 May 2012].

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Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 20, 2016

Today we highlight tremendous business analyst and post-consulting leadership jobs at Salesforce. Interview Tips & Tricks. If you make the cut, you can expect to be contacted for a phone interview within 3-6 weeks. If it’s a phone interview, make sure you’re in a quiet place with strong cell reception.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Question: I recently completed six interviews with BCG and am about to receive my offer to join them as a Project Lead. I found your case study videos very useful, as is the one-page framework handout, to prepare me for the interviews. Consulting expertise is very much a function of years of experience in consulting.

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CaseInterview.com

JULY 18, 2019

Interest in Oliver Wyman careers has grown as the firm is one of the fastest-growing consultancies within the top ten. Oliver Wyman's four key consulting tracks can be roughly mapped to their legacy firms. Today, the four practices are: General Management Consulting. Financial Services Consulting. Leadership Development.

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CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 31, 2019

I recently got an offer from a management consultancy that specialises in healthcare. I am convivnced that even listening to your cases while physically being occupied with other things contributed to me succeeding during my interviews. The consulting experience at a wide range of firms is often invaluable.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 13, 2019

I also found a lot of value in the LOMS materials that I purchased after going through the Case Interview Secrets videos. From these materials and a lot of hard work, I was able to interview with most of the Big 4 consulting firms and MBB. We have no control over what raw talent we may or may not have.

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