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How Taekwon-Do Prepared Me for Consulting Interviews

Tom Spencer

I have been training for over seventeen years now. It turns out that preparing for case interviews is fairly similar to preparing for Taekwon-Do Competitions. Thus, preparing for these events requires long-term planning plus the ability to break down larger goals into smaller tasks. Learning Frameworks. Setting Goals.

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Kalypso Interviews & Culture

Management Consulted

This retention problem is one Kalypso shares with other small firms in the industry as well – they are strong on early career excitement and training, and weak on long-term career development. Many current and former employees have noted that the training program provides solid opportunities for professional development and growth.

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4 Key Consulting Fit Interview Questions You Must Prepare For

Management Consulted

During an interview, it is common to be asked “Tell me about yourself.” The fit interview is where magic happens , where your true self comes out, and where the interview is ultimately decided. The fit interview is the tiebreaker, so you best be on your game. Au contraire, peeps. Why Consulting?

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Leading with Heart: Lessons from Simon T. Bailey's Latest Book

Consulting Matters

He had four jobs over seven years at Disney, including parking event sales, selling the Braves spring training, handling international wholesale, and being the Sales Director for the Disney Institute. Tune into the interview to hear about Simon's journey as an entrepreneur and his new book, Ignite The Power of Women in Your Life!

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Leading with Heart: Lessons from Simon T. Bailey's Latest Book

Consulting Matters

He had four jobs over seven years at Disney, including parking event sales, selling the Braves spring training, handling international wholesale, and being the Sales Director for the Disney Institute. Tune into the interview to hear about Simon's journey as an entrepreneur and his new book, Ignite The Power of Women in Your Life!

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Gallup Consulting Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

GALLUP CONSULTING INTERVIEWS AND CULTURE. SRI was founded in 1969 and its expertise in psychological research/interviews identified the “fit” of individuals is specific positions or roles in an organization. Interviewing – Call Centers – Non-consulting (create surveys/capture data/analyze data).

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Cornerstone Research Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

Cornerstone Research is a well-respected name in the field of economic consulting, and top graduate programs as well as firms in the realms of finance, law and economics see it as good training and proving ground for young professionals they are considering hiring. CORNERSTONE RESEARCH INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING. Internships.