Tom Spencer

JANUARY 18, 2020

Since graduation, I have had the pleasure of working for both a boutique and a large strategy consulting firm and wanted to share my insights on the differences in: Undergraduate recruiting. Undergraduate recruiting. Projects and client types. Workplace culture. Exit opportunities. However, there are many exceptions to the rule.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 22, 2017

Spend some time perfecting your CV and cover letter. Consultants and recruiters often spend no more than a few seconds looking at your application when shortlisting interview candidates. Research what each firm is looking for in a candidate and adjust your CV and cover letter to match that profile.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 23, 2015

I recently had the good fortune to talk briefly with Mike Meredith who is a Director at 2020 Delivery, and leads the firm’s people development function. Tom: When graduates come on board, would they be expected to sit within one of those industries, for example be primarily focused on health, or would it depend on the needs of the clients?

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Cover Letters Recruiting Recruitment Case Interview 60

Management Consulted

JULY 22, 2013

Financial advisory firms recruit from a broader set of schools. They are masterful recruiters with big budgets to entertain prospects, so if you’re interested in the field, check them out – just go in with your eyes wide open. Financial advisory firms still have a GPA cutoff, but some extend their arms to those with a 3.2

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Management Consulted

JULY 10, 2016

It’s no secret McKinsey recruits PhD and APD level candidates, but the process is unique compared to the way the firm hires other candidates. We’re starting this article off assuming that you’ve already knocked some socks off during networking (see here ) and created a masterful resume and cover letter (see here ).

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McKinsey Case Interview Interviews Resumes 100

CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

You have 1 hour to go through the docs and develop recommendations for the company to solve the existing issues (which you also need to identify based on the given material). I searched on i-net for some examples and tips and accidentally landed at your website. You get then 5 minutes to present your conclusions.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 7, 2015

Alex Formstone is a Principal in Marakon ’s London office, and heads up recruiting in the UK for graduates and MBAs. I recently had the good fortune to talk briefly with Alex about his career, Marakon and its recruitment process. Once you join the firm you will be assigned a coach, who helps you with your professional development.

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Case Interview Interviews Recruiting Recruitment 60

Management Consulted

MAY 4, 2014

It was a lot of professional development on a broad level, which meant how to network properly and preparing for interviews. I felt that that startups were a great way for me to gain exposure to all sorts of different issues in general – like learning, for example, how to use Excel properly. Jason: Right.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

In addition to this, many of Marc Cosentino 's examples are entirely candidate-led, with the interviewer barely saying anything. CV/covering letter. My advice is simple: don't send off any applications until you've got a consultant to assess both your CV and your covering letter. It simply wasn't like that!

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 20, 2015

Throughout the year there are training days, “lunch and learns” and our in-house learning and development team organise many training sessions for you to pick and choose from. Tom: Does IMS Consulting Group use the case interview as part of its recruitment process? I assume you require applicants to provide a CV and a cover letter?

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Groups Consulting Case Interview Interviews 60

Harvard Business

MAY 4, 2016

But for the most part, recruiters aren’t calling. He noted his accomplishments in several areas: strategy development and execution, branding and marketing, sales, partnerships, and IP. R ésumé example #2. Here are a couple more examples of effective resume storytelling. You know the standard advice.

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