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All you need to know about the interview (Part II: Case Interview)

Tom Spencer

To start with, a short definition of the case interview is “a simulation of the beginning of a consulting project”. The case interview is usually 25 to 40 minutes in length. Next, let’s talk about the five main parts of a case interview. Finally, round your answer only after getting permission from the interviewer.

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Tips for the Case Interview

CaseInterview.com

The tips that I recommend for these individuals may also be useful for you during your case interview process, so I’d like to share them. I am graduating from my engineering MSc, so I am not in business school.). There was one piece of feedback common from both firms: "I was interviewing on a low energy level".

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Frameworks for the Case Interview (Part II: Mergers and Acquisitions Framework)

Tom Spencer

The reason that this framework is worth introducing is due to the increasing frequency of M&A cases confronting candidates in the case interview. To be efficient, I would recommend that you click the three links above and read the articles in order to understand each valuation method. Comparable Transactions. Image: Flickr.

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Navigating the Impact of AI in Management

Girard Training Solutions

As more Artificial Intelligence (AI) engines and apps enter the scene of modern management, leaders find themselves both excited and apprehensive about the potential influence bots can have over their jobs. A recent survey by Harvard Business Review confirmed that humans still prefer being led by other humans.

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Before Day 1: Taking Advantage of the In-Between

Tom Spencer

You successfully interviewed for a position at your dream consulting firm, and you have received and accepted an offer. Maybe you interviewed in the fall but defend your thesis in the spring. Usually, these clubs offer pro-bono consulting opportunities, host competitions, and require student leaders to run efficiently.

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How Systems Engineering Can Help Fix Health Care

Harvard Business

When an aircraft manufacturer decides to create a new model, it doesn’t ask pilots and crew to identify the best cabin, wings, jet engines, and other parts, and then put all the pieces together. One module of Emerge, focusing on the prevention of ICU-acquired weakness, demonstrates the elegance of a systems engineering approach.

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Recruiters You Should Meet to Staff for Success

Harmonious Workplaces

Increased Time and Resource Expenditure: The recruitment process can be time-consuming and resource-intensive, involving advertising, screening, interviewing, and negotiating offers. Without this expertise, organizations risk making poor hiring decisions, which can cost thousands of dollars or more in each case.