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BCG Offer after 10+ Rejections

CaseInterview.com

Following is a success story I received from a new BCG hire who has some insightful tips for those still recruiting as well as my follow-up where I elaborate on the importance of perseverance and hard work in obtaining a consulting offer. I interviewed with six major consulting companies + three others during my MBA program 1.5

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We May Not Have a Clear Path, But We Each Have One

Harmonious Workplaces

I also handled recruitment, payroll, inventory management, and other store operations. In 2001, Michael hired a no-name like me after an informational interview to become the Associate Marketing Director for GIA Publications. Here, the rubber met the road when I could take how I learned to train others at St.

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The Secret to Leading Organizational Change Is Empathy

Harvard Business

Then we interviewed individual employees in each segment to get a sample perspective on typical mindsets. During the interviews, we asked questions designed to uncover beliefs, feelings, questions, and concerns about the company’s current strategy. Tell People What to Expect. Involve Individuals at All Levels.

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Why consulting?

Management Consulted

As we were looking through your responses, we realized you were answering as if you were in an interview – and that’s smart. These days, it pays to practice being in “interview mode” so you’re ready for the real thing – whether it’s networking with a neighbor at Starbucks or sitting in the hot seat.

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Why You Should Let Employees Personalize Their Job Descriptions

Harvard Business

In most corporate structures, today, recruitment for a position generally means starting with a formal list of tasks — the standardized job description — and hiring someone who can make a convincing case that they would perform each one. Our cars have infinitely adjustable seats and telescopic steering.

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How CEOs Can Put Gender Balance on the Agenda at Their Companies

Harvard Business

Global talent and customers are more gender balanced than ever before. It boosts bottom-line results , drives growth with new customer insights, and enhances productivity with better talent acquisition and retention. Do you have a recruitment, retention, or promotion issue? Marion Barraud for HBR. Women make up half the U.S.

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Tips for Case Interview Mastery

CaseInterview.com

Basically I think of the recruiting process as a race against time. By the time you master the case interview, will you have any interview opportunities left? I continue to feel that the best practice approach to case interview preparation is to use a 50/50 combo of Look Over My Shoulder ® and live practice with a partner.