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Going Above and Beyond with Behavioral Interviews

Tom Spencer

This could include personal communications, presentations, developing deliverables, brainstorming, managing people, or implementing policies. Once you have a list of past experiences, it is time to develop structured stories that communicate your experiences and learnings. Structuring Your Response: The STAR Method.

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Starting your Consulting Journey as a College Student

Tom Spencer

Joining a consulting club can provide you with numerous benefits: networking, learning how to do a case study, assistance with resume and cover letter writing, and access to resources to prepare for interviews. As an entry-level applicant, fresh out of college, your grades are considered to be a reflection on your work ethic and discipline.

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When IQ Matters (and When It Doesn’t)

CaseInterview.com

In a given year, someone with a high IQ could, in theory, learn more or build upon already learned skills to develop higher-level skills. Work Ethic — IQ does not predict how hard you work. In the early 1990s, McKinsey screened resumes primarily based on GPAs and test scores (a proxy for the IQ score) — the higher, the better.

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Not Every Great Employee is A Good Fit

Leadership Planning with Liz Weber CMC

After weeks, if not months, of diligent searching, resume and LinkedIn profile reviews, phone interviews, and then multi-stage in-person and team interviews, you’ve hired THE right person for your team. Kayla’s got the skills, experience, credentials, references, work ethic, communication skills, team skills, and personality you need.

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IMS Consulting Group (IMS Health) Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

Business development and licensing. Market development strategies. New product planning/product development strategy. Over this time period, you will be involved in the design, development and delivery of medium-sized consulting projects or pitch in by engaging in various aspects of larger, more complex projects.

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Advisory Board Company Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

As we worked with clients who have been granted positions at this firm, we’ve developed some interesting perspectives on this company. Physician manpower planning and medical staff development. Talent Development. Is The Advisory Board Company is a good company for you to work for? Physician practice M &A. Labor cost.

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BearingPoint Interview Preparation – Mystery or History?

Management Consulted

One of the key SOX impacts on consulting was the mandated “ethical wall” that was enacted – a firm could not both audit and consult for the same company, because it was considered a major conflict of interest. International Development. Sustainable Development. In 2003, BearingPoint, Inc. Practice Areas.