Sat.Feb 24, 2018

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Nudge, Nudge, Need Help with the Fit Interview?

Tom Spencer

When it comes to consulting interviews, most people are fixated on the case interview. Which makes sense, given the amount of practice that’s required to ace the case. But, as an aspiring consultant, don’t forget that you will also face the Fit Interview! Fit Interviews can be very tricky because they require you to talk about yourself and your past experiences in a way that portrays you in the best possible light.

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The rigor imperative

Seth Godin Blog

When the project is emotional, or urgent, or loaded with resonance, it's easy to dispense with rigor. It is, after all, an emergency. No time for the process, for doing the hard part first, seeking best practices, or reverse engineering toward the desired result. Of course, the opposite is true. If it's worth getting into a swizzle about, it's worth doing properly.  Do the math, do the reading, do the budget.

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How to Quiet the Recruiting Chaos

Tom Spencer

Whether you’re recruiting for consulting via a graduate program or going it alone, the process is extremely time-consuming and chaotic. Effectively managing the flood of information on companies, contacts, and case-prep is half the battle. In this piece, I will arm you with a few simple tools (templates) that will help to keep your recruiting activities organized.