Engineering Interviews Resumes Travel 
Tom Spencer
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
It turns out that preparing for case interviews is fairly similar to preparing for Taekwon-Do Competitions. Martial arts have taught me discipline and the ability to learn new things, while also striving to perfect what I already know, which I employ as I prepare for the case interviews. Learning Frameworks. Setting Goals.
Tom Spencer
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
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. This does not need to be a resume building activity, as you obviously have the job already. You did it! Learn a New Skill.
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Tom Spencer
JULY 18, 2021
Mechanical and aerospace engineers might want exposure to manufacturing and testing processes for large scale machinery. Computer science and computer engineering students might take a break from developing algorithms and instead develop code for a technology firm. If you are pursuing a Ph.D. How to Get Started.
Management Consulted
OCTOBER 11, 2015
Here at MC, we had the pleasure of recently interviewing Josh and asking him how he’s navigated his interesting career path, and how consulting was a great place for his passions and skills to collide. I was selected to interview at both the NIH and the DoD and subsequently was offered positions in both organizations.
CaseInterview.com
MARCH 21, 2019
Sometimes, when struggling through yet another case interview practice , candidates might wonder: "Why consulting again?" Indeed, many other job opportunities have straightforward interviewing and hiring processes that don't require hours of practice and coaching. The first challenge is getting in.
Management Consulted
DECEMBER 30, 2008
Hi readers: I hate to pause the blog train, but for the next few days I will be traveling and enjoying the last moments of 2008. Here’s what’s coming up: -A series of posts on “breaking into consulting” from non-business/economics backgrounds (eg, engineering, liberal arts, etc). Thanks for your readership!
Management Consulted
OCTOBER 30, 2016
Dropping these terms in interviews can be good, but only as a Master’s student, and only when appropriately practical. A fun fact – Jenny Rae was an economics major at UVA, but famously decided to shave her head and travel the world after graduation (yeah, her parents were really proud). The knock on engineering?
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