Tom Spencer

APRIL 13, 2019

“Case study interviews put you in the driver’s seat: you’re given a real business problem to work through and solve. Every year, consulting firms get hundreds of applications and the human resource team will select those who have the skills to communicate why they are a candidate worth taking a chance on. What should I expect?

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 17, 2021

Not all schools have a consulting club, extensive alumni networks in consulting firms, or recruiters that come to their campus looking for top applicants. This networking – more like informational interviewing – is critical and serves a few key purposes as you are preparing and applying for jobs. How to connect.

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Management Consulted

JANUARY 25, 2016

ALIXPARTNERS CONSULTING. Generally regarded as turnaround market leaders, AlixPartners is doing a killer job at taking up more room in the consulting space by strategically hiring a plethora of gurus. What eventually came out of these good intentions were revolutionary concepts, some of which are now standard in consulting.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

A vast portion of a management consultant’s career is spent analyzing data, summarizing information, extracting insights, and helping to convert knowledge to action. So, a few minutes into your case interview, the recruiter slides a chart across the table and asks what you can tell from that particular exhibit. Revenue = 2.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Here area couple of success stories received from readers who used case interview preparation techniques for securing an offer outside of consulting. Success Story: I would like to share my positive experience of a business case interview, thanks to your website! Thank you once again for the great work you are doing!

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Management Consulted

MARCH 9, 2014

The Advisory Board Company also offers technology, management, and consulting services. Although we will be reviewing this company as a whole, our focus will especially be on The Advisory Board Company’s consulting services. In 1997, the company launched a consulting business named H*Works. Practice Areas.

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Harmonious Workplaces

DECEMBER 5, 2023

When one speaks with business owners, executives, or recruiters, about and during the hiring process, the message has become more pointed post-Thanksgiving from “We’re not sure when we will make our decision” to “We’ll make a decision after the holidays.” Perhaps a consultant can help.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 9, 2019

Compensation for your volunteer consulting work is at an exciting zero. Yet for graduate students seriously considering a consulting career without prior professional consulting experience, I would strongly recommend it. Let’s first clarify what volunteer consulting is and isn’t. Making Sure Consulting is a Good Fit.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 27, 2019

As addressed in my article from last week , non-MBA graduate students face a comparatively more challenging journey in their quest to enter the management consulting industry. Step 1: Understanding the Consulting World. As a result, you must take the initiative to talk with some real-life consultants.

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Management Consulted

JANUARY 20, 2014

BearingPoint Interview and Culture. BearingPoint started at the height of the consulting boom years in the late 1990s, and was a part of KPMG’s worldwide consulting practice. Preparing for a BearingPoint interview? BearingPoint’s origins began in 1997 simply as a consulting business unit of KPMG.

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Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 7, 2019

The question of how to join a management consulting firm as an experienced hire from another industry or another consulting firm is one that is often asked. The traditional route is to apply and go through the standard interview process as an MBA summer intern or post-MBA consultant. First Step: Getting the Interview.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

Inevitably in any job, internship, or graduate school interview, you will hear these words. You are sitting in a chair facing a recruiter, manager, or professor asking you to share an experience where you displayed a particular emotion, dealt with a problem, or overcame a challenge. Former or current consultants.

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Management Consulted

JANUARY 18, 2015

KEARNEY INTERVIEW AND CULTURE. Now known to be THE best sourcing, procurement and operations consulting firm in the world, A.T. Headquarters: Chicago, IL Employees: 3,200 Locations: 58 offices, 40 countries Chief Executive: Johan Aurik, Managing Partner and Chairman of the Board Revenue: $1B Consulting Engagement Cost: $400K.

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Management Consulted

JULY 1, 2012

Here’s our first post about networking your way into consulting. Before we get started, check out our core post on networking the “normal way” – at info sessions and through target school types of recruiting opportunities. Think of it as a 101 on consulting networking.

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CaseInterview.com

APRIL 9, 2019

Your cover letter can make a big difference when applying for a management consulting position. Consulting firms will typically read your cover letter to quickly identify what makes you different from thousands of other applicants. This guide will cover 11 essential steps towards writing the perfect consulting cover letter.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

JUNE 5, 2023

Cross-Cultural Strategy #2: Recruit for Intercultural Competence Talent acquisition is a critical process for any leader and business. Cross-Cultural Strategy #4: Employee Retention Interviews Most organizations conduct exit interviews, but employee retention interviews are proactive instead of reactive.

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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

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Everything you produced about consulting (video tutorials, emails, etc.) In my particular experience, your guidance was essential to me in revealing the personality behind the much-feared recruiter and interviewer. VC: I think this person is referring to an issue tree. ]. Question: First of all I would like to thank you.

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CaseInterview.com

MAY 22, 2019

Below is a success story I recently received from a CaseInterview.com student about the success they had using a set case interview practice routine. Initially, not everyone realizes this is an important part of the interview to practice. The same is true for case interview practice.

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CaseInterview.com

MAY 9, 2019

Management Consulting Networking Success Story: I just want to drop you one additional thank you e-mail, as I heavily relied on your preparation sources throughout my interviewing journey (and the corresponding case interview preparation). I interviewed last autumn for a post-MBA/PhD position at the top firms in Germany.

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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

JUNE 13, 2019

What you will learn: Learn what skills you need to display in a case interview in order to impress your interviewer. The skills that they are looking for can differ between interview formats,types, and rounds. Topics Covered: Interviewer’s Mindset. How to Prep for Candidate-Led and Interviewer-Led Interviews.

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Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 6, 2020

I receive 2-3 LinkedIn messages per day asking to schedule a call so that I can share my personal experience in consulting, answer recruiting-related questions, and sometimes even review a resume on the spot. Reference common interests or speak directly to one of the prospect’s professional challenges.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 23, 2018

If you are targeting the consulting industry, increase that stress quotient by a few more points due to intense competition in the sector. I regret not allocating a bit of time to the following activities, that could have eased a ton of pressure from my consulting internship hunting efforts later on. Pre-MBA Reads. Guess what!

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Consulting Case Interview Interviews Healthcare 68

Tom Spencer

AUGUST 31, 2019

One of the more memorable parts of the consulting recruiting process was witnessing people attempting to network with consulting firms. Hence, I thought it would be helpful to highlight 6 pieces of tactical guidance for networking with consulting firms. Do Not Make the Conversation About How You Deserve Consulting.

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Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

October was the peak of full-time recruiting, and it shows! You’ve bombarded us with insightful questions about resumes, interviews, applications, and how to pick up the pieces and consider alternatives to consulting when you don’t make the cut. Many of those are from folks who were referred to us by prior clients.

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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

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

Today we highlight tremendous business analyst and post-consulting leadership jobs at CHG Healthcare Services. If that was the X factor, we know Management Consulted would already be #1. Interview online or through an employee referral (recommended). Interview Tips & Tricks. Find how to begin on the Careers Page.

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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.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 18, 2020

In the consulting industry networking is more than just gaining a few names and LinkedIn contacts, it is about building personal relationships and a portfolio of prospective business opportunities. For students, networking is a fundamental stepping stone on the path towards a career in consulting. Be long term orientated.

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Management Consulted

MARCH 26, 2017

We just love bringing you good reads, and today our spotlight turns to top consulting firms in one of our favorite cities in the U.S. So here they are: The top 10 management consulting firms in the very global, very dynamic, always-changing District of Columbia! – Washington, DC.

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CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 30, 2019

I had my eye on management consulting for some time, so I decided to give it a shot. I wasn't ready to give up, so I decided to reach out to some recruiters that were listed on the firm's websites (mistake). After talking with the recruiter, I was set up to do a practice case over the phone with an ex-McKinsey consultant.

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Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 28, 2016

Today we highlight tremendous business analyst and post-consulting leadership jobs at Chick-Fil-A. In case you were wondering, the company’s current trademarked slogan, “We Didn’t Invent the Chicken, Just the Chicken Sandwich,” does indeed refer to their flagship menu-item, the Chick-Fil-A chicken sandwich.

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Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

Today we highlight tremendous business analyst and post-consulting leadership jobs at Pixar Animation Studios. Interview Tips & Tricks. Pixar’s interview process is both light-hearted and challenging. Pixar is truly more than a workplace where people make their living: here, you are part of a community.

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QEmploy

AUGUST 19, 2019

What does an IT Consultant do? An IT consultant’s role is to provide their clients with expertise and practices in order to help them with relevant IT solutions and services. A consultant can also give organizational advice, offer guidelines for sourcing and managing the client’s IT resources. Know your motivation.

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CaseInterview.com

JULY 15, 2019

In the story the student shares her tips for becoming more confident, practicing case interview math and practicing cases. After having succeeded at the Oliver Wyman recruiting for a job, I also got an internship offer with BCG (Germany), which I am going to accept. during the interview and was just repeating/imitating it!

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 13, 2020

Oftentimes, I was paired with an upper-year student or recent graduate who worked at a management consulting firm. Given the demanding work schedule in management consulting, you may have noticed how challenging it can be to take the time to speak with strangers who reach out on LinkedIn or other social media platforms.

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