Management Consulted

MARCH 29, 2015

Today we get a sneak peek into a former McKinsey consultant’s first year of life at the firm. Because of this, we sat down with consulting veteran Lisa Bright (who is now part of the MC interview coaching team!) We hope you enjoy this great insider post – useful for all aspiring consultants!

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Business Consulting Agency

MAY 19, 2023

However, partnering with business consultants through consulting services can provide valuable expertise and support to overcome these challenges effectively. According to a study by McKinsey, 45% of companies cite “lack of understanding of local market dynamics” as a significant barrier to market entry.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Thanks to them, I got job offers from McKinsey and BCG in (Middle East Country) to start as a business analyst. Thus, I was wondering if you can compare Mckinsey and BCG in terms of: Sponsoring more percentage of analysts for MBA? More prestigious or better in consulting in the U.S.A.? Now, onto your questions. In the U.S.,

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Management Consulted

APRIL 20, 2016

Going to a top notch business school to get an MBA is high on the list for many aspiring consultants, especially those based in or desiring to work in the U.S. MBA programs should you apply to if you want the best inroads to consulting? MBA programs for Management Consulting – and the results may surprise you.

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Management Consulted

APRIL 20, 2014

” 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? This was a pretty ambitious goal considering no banks recruited from my school.

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Asamby Consulting

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Business consulting services are those services which help organizations to overcome problems in the fields of management, planning, and execution. Business consultants are experts who are usually hired by a company or organization for business success. Marketing This is one of the most common reasons that businesses need consultancy.

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 11, 2013

CAPGEMINI CONSULTING. Today we continue our firm profile series with an in-depth review of Capgemini Consulting. KEY STATS FOR CAPGEMINI CONSULTING. KEY STATS FOR CAPGEMINI CONSULTING. CAPGEMINI CONSULTING HISTORY. Then in 1970, Sogeti diversified into consulting and outsourcing services. Website: [link].

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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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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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Tom Spencer

JUNE 10, 2022

There are many steps to take in preparing to apply and interview for a consulting position. Attending a virtual office hour or recruiting event will net you some one-on-one time with a consultant or recruiter – another airplane test. Before an interview, you should receive the names of those you will meet.

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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. Click here for the Groups Directory.

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MARCH 4, 2024

Talent Strategy Step #1: Identify the right analytical skill sets After establishing your data-analytics strategy that is tightly aligned with the mission and culture of the ogranization you need to determine the roles and the knowledge, skills and abilities of the talent most critical to meeting the needs. McKinsey Global Institute.

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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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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. Strategy Consulting.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 9, 2019

So maybe you’ve gotten to the second round, maybe you’re still waiting to hear back, or maybe you’re hoping to interview again in the next recruitment cycle. Some firms, like the MBB (McKinsey, BCG and Bain) will go as far as requesting your GPA, test scores and the names of your undergraduate institutions. Intellectual Capability.

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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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CaseInterview.com

MAY 9, 2019

I am often asked by readers if networking will really help them obtain a consulting interview or if it could affect them negatively. I suggest you network with anyone within a management consulting firm regardless of whether they are involved in recruiting or consulting resume screening. Additional Resources.

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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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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 17, 2018

First things first, your consulting application is the most important part of the recruitment process for two reasons. Secondly, it is your chance to thoroughly review and assess your willingness, ability, and suitability to be a management consultant. Big consulting firms receive hundreds of applications every week.

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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

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

One of the most vital skills a new consultant can have once they're on the job is the skill of extrapolation. In consulting, the data is rarely perfect and never complete. Some new consultants who do well in case interviews actually have a very hard time with this on-the-job reality. You are always missing something.

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CaseInterview.com

APRIL 30, 2019

Is it possible to balance work and life as a consultant? I worked in the New York Office at McKinsey and in general, people in New York work much harder than they do in other cities around the country. Consulting is a client business. At McKinsey, we went to the client four days out of every week - virtually no exceptions.

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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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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Tomorrow I'm joining McKinsey in the Middle East and I'm very excited about it. There is definitely your part in my success and please let share my story and my thoughts - they might be useful for those who are going through a recruitment process now. I structured my way through recruiting process in the following way.

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Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 3, 2013

It’s good to travel with an ex-consultant! The next evening was amazing – a stop by UCL, which was the birthplace of the Consulting Bootcamp program last year. The focus is on developing and refining your approach to the recruitment cycle to be able to make a powerful impression throughout.

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Consultant Ninja

MARCH 17, 2009

Consultant Ninja. Management Consultant | Excel Jockey | Slide Monkey | Corporate Insurgent | One-Eyed Man in the Valley of the Blind Mckinsey | Bain | BCG | Booz | Oliver Wyman. Reasons not to stay in Consulting. Mrs. Ninja is also a consultant. Posted by Consultant Ninja. Labels: Bitterness , Consulting.

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Management Consulted

JANUARY 29, 2009

This is the second post in my “Life as a Consultant” series. The first was with a Booz Allen consultant. Expect more soon from current and former consultants at firms such as McKinsey and Bain! Upon further discussions and email exchanges, I learned that he’s currently a part-time consultant at A.T.

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Management Consulted

JUNE 23, 2015

In May, we launched the Consulting Case Interview Bootcamp – Online. In June, we launched BBS – our once-a-year program for aspiring consultants to work together, as a group, to be the best that we can be. Last year, 55% of our Black Belts got jobs at top consulting firms. And after all that, even with 1.5M

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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. I interviewed with McKinsey for the second round and did not make it past that. I remember one week where I had a McKinsey interview (first round) on Monday morning. She says to the recruiter, "Hey there Amy.

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SkillQuo

APRIL 3, 2018

The consulting industry has had some interesting developments within the past year. Below is an examination of some key consulting trends that 2017 may bring. The Evolving Image of the Consulting Firm and Consultant. Some firms are even dropping the words “consulting” and “services” from their company names.

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 18, 2013

As the next installment in our popular Firm Profile series, we take a look at the evolution, reinvention, and current interview tactics of one of the world’s premier consulting firms – IBM. Howe created the IBM Consulting Group in 1992. 1992, IBM unveiled another service called IBM Consulting Group. Enjoy the ride!

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CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Preparation: - LOMS and McKinsey's Problem Solving Test for the case studies (four weeks). I can best equate this to your "consulting is not the end all, be all" message. When I met with the partner, he told me that good consultants (especially in the early years) are like chefs that stick to a recipe. Following the recipe.

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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

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

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. I first came across your materials [ last year ] as I was about to undergo undergraduate internship recruiting at [ U.S. University ].

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 15, 2018

As a former advanced degree candidate who applied to consulting while finishing medical school, I would like to share my experience with those of you who are in the middle of making a similar jump out of academia. The most notable firm who employs this method before inviting applicants to a first round interview is McKinsey.

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Management Consulted

JANUARY 18, 2015

Kearney, which was the original split from McKinsey & Company, has a storied and impressive history. Now known to be THE best sourcing, procurement and operations consulting firm in the world, A.T. Kearney’s fascinating history begins with none other than current competitor McKinsey & Company. KEARNEY HISTORY.

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Success Story: I interviewed with both McKinsey and BCG today and they both made me offers, despite me telling them I was as likely to pursue graduate studies as I was to take up a job with them. Question: I was amazed when you said that you had five or seven job offers at the same point, and you picked Mckinsey. How can I handle that?

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