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Job Hub: Uber Jobs and Culture

Management Consulted

” The first example that comes to mind when you think of the new sharing economy, Uber has fashioned itself as a quicker, cheaper and ultimately better alternative to taxis. ———– History & Culture. Interview Tips & Tricks. seven years of growth. Expect this to take up to 30 minutes.

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Competitive Advantage in Consulting and in Life

CaseInterview.com

My thoughts on this topic are widely applicable to CIBs (Case Interview Beginners), F1Ys (Future first years), and CIFMs (Consulting Isn't for Me). Sometimes, the advantage is a physical asset (we have factories in 30 countries), other times it is a skill (Apple), or a culture. But, I'm half-decent at this case interview thing.

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If Only It Was So Easy

Martinka Consulting

Job search – wouldn’t it be nice if prospective employees knew about the company’s culture before accepting the job? A friend feels she recently dodged a bullet during an interview. When arriving at the company the first person she met said, “Oh, you’re here to interview for my job.” Here’s what happened. than bad surprises.

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Do Independent Consultants Still Need Résumés?

Successful Independent Consulting

With LinkedIn and personal websites widely used to promote careers, the idea of independent management consultants having a printable résumé may seem old-fashioned. It’s also likely that the person interviewing you is super busy, so they’ll want something they can easily skim before talking with you.

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Our Biases Undermine Our Colleagues’ Attempts to Be Authentic

Harvard Business

The term “authenticity” has become a buzzword among organizational leaders, with employers encouraging job candidates and employees to bring their whole selves to interviews or the workplace. Jones’ offer was rescinded when she refused to get rid of her dreadlocks, a hairstyle that the firm deemed a poor fit for its culture.

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Things You Shouldn’t Do During Interviews, Employers

Harmonious Workplaces

Can you believe we still need to write about these interview sins? After a phone screen and an in-person interview, a potential employee met with one of the firm’s executives. However, they shrugged it off and went to the office for the interview prepared with questions. Don’t get angry or defensive.

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Myths of the Gig Economy, Corrected

Harvard Business

Most workers are still grabbing extra hours the old-fashioned way — tending bar or temp work on the side — not by being digitally summoned. A gig-based businesses can’t transmit “a culture” in a traditional sense. 3: Gig is better. ” This lines up with EY’s recent findings.

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