Tom Spencer

MARCH 22, 2015

IN this post we consider some consulting interview basics: what to expect, what to wear, and what to bring. As a result, consulting interviews are a rigorous process designed to assess not only an applicant’s analytical skills but also their confidence and professionalism. What to Expect.

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Consulting Matters

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In a captivating interview, we had the pleasure of hosting Meg Crofton, former President of Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts. She stresses the need to reframe insecurities to present ourselves effectively in interviews and the power of an outside perspective in balancing positional authority.

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Consulting Matters

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In a captivating interview, we had the pleasure of hosting Meg Crofton, former President of Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts. She stresses the need to reframe insecurities to present ourselves effectively in interviews and the power of an outside perspective in balancing positional authority.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 7, 2015

There are six types of questions that you may encounter in the consulting interview: Behavioural interview questions; Guesstimate questions (aka market sizing); Math questions; Brainteasers; Factor questions; and. Business case questions (these form the cornerstone of the consulting interview).

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Jacq Hackett Consulting

JUNE 28, 2018

Here are my five tips for managing these and similar problems in your business so you can avoid getting overwhelmed: Tip one: Don’t be afraid to go back and renegotiate terms when timeframes shift because of an issue that’s beyond your control. Tip three: Download an online scheduler to take care of all your appointment setting.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

ARE you an aspiring management consultant? Over the coming months we will be posting about the consulting interview. In this post we look at the purpose of the consulting interview. The purpose of the consulting interview is twofold. Why do interviewers use the Airport Test? If so, then you’re in luck.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 8, 2015

In consulting interviews, the interviewer is likely to ask questions based on your résumé with the aim of understanding your skills and experience. Prior to the interview, review your résumé and answers to the most likely questions. (Source: Flickr ). Appearing confident and relaxed is crucial.

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LSA Global

APRIL 27, 2020

Virtual Interview Tips to Hire Top Talent. The option of interviewing and hiring virtually, rather than through typical in-person interviews, is quickly becoming the new norm as recruiters and hiring managers adapt to social distancing, look to open up their talent pool, and manage travel expenses.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 9, 2015

Behavioural interview questions are one type of question that you are likely to encounter in the consulting interview. For more information on consulting interviews, please download “ The HUB’s Guide to Consulting Interviews “ ]. (Source: Flickr ). What is the worst mistake you have ever made?

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Case Interview Dress Code. I often get questions about the dress code in a case interview. I cannot thank you enough for providing: The free case interview preparation videos on your blog. your frequent "insightful" emails sharing interview experience of other candidates. Question 1: I hope you are doing great!

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Consulting Matters

JULY 14, 2022

Why HR often IS your client and not the gatekeeper if you're in the organization development, leadership development, or change management consulting space. Next steps: Subscribe to the blog because I will keep bringing your interviews and episodes to help you connect with your ideal client. Sarah is fun and real. So get ready!

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Consulting Matters

AUGUST 4, 2022

Lee is not just a great leader; he also turned his leadership success into a highly profitable leadership and management training business, so he's got some best practices on how he stands out in the market and wins clients. Download the resource you need to start your consulting or coaching business and refine your message: [link].

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 15, 2015

ARE you preparing for consulting interviews? In this post we provide 10 tips for nailing the case interview, written in stone. When it comes to the case interview, preparation is crucial for three reasons: The interview process is extremely competitive. The case interview is practice for the real thing. Take notes.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 25, 2015

If the interviewer has just given you some information then you can say something like “let me take a second to consider that information”. Ask the interviewer for help. For more information on consulting interviews, please download “ The HUB’s Guide to Consulting Interviews “ ].

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Jacq Hackett Consulting

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

As a consultant, your working life now revolves around projects and one of your key roles is project manager. You need to become very good at this because poor project management skills will mean your consulting career is very short lived. Excellent organisation and communication skills are at the core of great project management.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Check out our privacy policy for details on how we protect and manage your submitted data. A management consulting resume is different from your standard resume. A management consultant is a problem-solver, a data expert, and a communications professional, all bundled into one. How to Get an Interview. . First Name *.

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Jacq Hackett Consulting

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

As a consultant, your working life now revolves around projects and one of your key roles is project manager. You need to become very good at this because poor project management skills will mean your consulting career is very short lived. Excellent organisation and communication skills are at the core of great project management.

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LSA Global

APRIL 4, 2024

From recruitment and onboarding to leadership, performance management, and learning and development, HR business practices serve as mediums through which culture permeates the organization. Beyond assessing technical prowess, HR must help interviewers to discern the candidates’ cultural fit.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 11, 2022

So, you recently graduated high school, got into a top school, and now suddenly you are bombarded with talk about internships, clubs, top firms, consulting interviews, and more. All the case prep, interview practice, and networking in the world will be for naught if your resume lets you down. Build out your resume.

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Consulting Matters

MARCH 17, 2022

In our last interview, Roy and I had a powerful conversation about his journey from consulting business ownership back to corporate leadership to the coaching business he has now. In this interview, you'll hear: Why fear is not your enemy. Today, I continue my conversation with Roy Bell. If you missed it, watch it now. Roy Bell [link].

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CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 31, 2019

I interviewed with a number of top firms, and despite feeling well prepared, I wasn't invited to the next round. After much soul searching I discovered your website and watched your videos and downloaded LOMS. The second key insight that I gained from you was just how much case interview practice was needed.

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Johanna Rothman

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Shane Hastie interviewed us during Agile 2017. His interview (which was a ton of fun!) That link has a way to download the guide if you are an AA member. Last year, I was part of a geographically distributed team who wrote the Agile Practice Guide. See Bridging Mindsets: Creating the Agile Practice Guide.

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LSA Global

JULY 9, 2021

Some of those forced innovations can now help us identify and forge improved ways of doing business, like achieving more strategic talent management. Think of the multiple changes in the world of finding, retaining, and managing talent. Like most things, it all starts with being good at the basics.

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LSA Global

JANUARY 23, 2021

There are several effective options to develop new managers. But, Manager Performance is Not Meeting Expectations According to McKinsey and the Corporate Executive Board, executives are not happy with the performance of their frontline managers and new managers are not being set up to succeed. Here are three to consider.

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Halo Psych

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Whether I’m chatting on a podcast such as my most recent interview for the Jobsworth Podcast , or whether I’m being asked to give a talk or run a course – the topic de jour has been feedback. In fact, I went on my own journey with having challenging conversations when I was a line manager, getting wrong more often than right!

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 14, 2016

Before you embark on a career in management consulting, it is worth taking some time to understand the consulting industry and whether the requirements of the industry are likely to be a good fit with your personality and goals for the future.

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Consulting Matters

MARCH 10, 2022

In this interview, you'll hear: How Roy discovered himself to discover his business. Roy also holds a BS in Computer Science from Alabama A&M University and an MS in Management from Liberty University. Links: Download my free guide on how to clarify and own your unique position in the crowded consulting and coaching market: [link].

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LSA Global

DECEMBER 10, 2019

New Managers are Struggling. Do you know the role and responsibility of a new manager at your company? Senior executives and non-executive managers are unhappy with the performance of their companies’ frontline managers. The Role and Responsibility of a New Manager in 5 Stages. Effective new managers are decisive.

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Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

Learn more about the interview preparation course and guide that helped land offers at BCG, Accenture, and McKinsey. Master fit questions, conquer case studies, and become the smartest interviewer in the room. Over 50 fit questions that you’re guaranteed to hear in consulting interviews.

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LSA Global

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Do Your Leaders Invest in Talent Management? Among all the investments you can make as a leader to grow your company, don’t, for heaven’s sake, neglect to invest in talent management…attracting, engaging, developing and retaining your top talent. Train your interviewers. Businesses Should Invest More In People. The other two?

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Consulting Matters

JULY 7, 2022

This interview is THAT powerful. In 1996 was promoted to the executive position of General Manager, Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Links: Download my free guide on how to clarify and own your unique position in the crowded consulting and coaching market: [link]. You will not want to miss this episode.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 3, 2016

You can talk to the recruitment management to let them know your decision, and you will also need to sign, date, and return a copy of the offer letter. However, the recruitment manager may conveniently forget to provide this, in which case you should set out the agreed terms in an email and send it to the recruitment manager.

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Brimstone Consulting

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Using diagnostic protocols, Brimstone interviewed various leaders throughout the organization, from plant managers to European sales leaders to the senior leadership team. Download Case Study. Within three months, the leader: aligned the senior leadership team on key sustainability priorities to execute.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 19, 2015

Top consulting firms receive thousands of applications per year, and so your cover letter and CV form a crucial first step in your application that will determine whether you secure a first round interview. For more information on preparing your cover letter and CV, please download our dedicated guidebooks: How to Create a Winning Résumé.

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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. (Source: Flickr ).

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 29, 2015

Are you keen on management consulting but have poor grades? If you have poor university grades, you may face an uphill battle getting an interview at a top consulting firm. For more information on consulting interviews, please download “ The HUB’s Guide to Consulting Interviews “ ].

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Consulting Matters

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

The first step towards managing your empath abilities and keep them working for you is to own that you are an empath and learn how to set boundaries around your work. Guard your heart and mind before you do interviews and focus groups. Then Follow These Five Steps. You WILL uncover challenges, some of which can be quite troublesome.

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