Successful Independent Consulting

MARCH 31, 2017

If someone is interested in hiring you as a management consultant, it’s a good bet that they’re going to look at your LinkedIn profile, even if you have your own website. The first article in this series explained how to have a “top-notch top box” on your profile. This is the second in a series of three articles.

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Tsavo Neal

MAY 8, 2019

Sometimes, publishing case studies to your consulting website isn’t an option. Publishing case studies with specific names and numbers is ideal. But, case studies are only one way to build trust through your consulting website. Project Testimonials. Content Testimonials.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 13, 2019

“Case study interviews put you in the driver’s seat: you’re given a real business problem to work through and solve. The logical reasoning you use to work through the case is just as important as the conclusions you reach” ( The University of Sydney, 2019 ). What should I expect? Practice, practice, and practice.

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Successful Independent Consulting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

As a self-employed consultant do you really need a website? I’m asked this a lot, particularly if a consultant gets most business from referrals or they contract through agencies or boutique firms. Indeed, I know dozens of independent consultants making six-figure incomes without one. If you don’t, keep reading!

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Tom Spencer

MAY 20, 2022

In this article, I will share three of the most important lessons I have learnt from my experience with teamwork – both in business consulting, working as a strategy and transformation consultant at Jacobs, and in an academic context, studying an MSc in Consulting from Warwick Business School. Nothing is Impossible.

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The Consultants Peer Group

DECEMBER 12, 2023

After talking to some of my consultant clients about the problems with proposals, I took a step to analyze ten websites that provide outline(s) for consulting proposals. At one level these outlines are helpful, particularly for the newer consultant; they can help them think through what might be required to submit a proposal.

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Consulting Success

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

I’m in Mexico as I write this overlooking a beautiful tropical landscape. One of the main reasons for this has been due to the work we’ve done around Client Selection — attracting ideal consulting clients. . Most consultants know they should only work with ideal clients, but few actually put this into practice. .

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Just like I had to wait, you will have to wait to find out how that story ends. I have earned the rank of fourth-degree black belt, which required me to memorize 26 different forms (collection of moves performed sequentially), instruct classes, take four increasingly difficult written tests, and write a five-page thesis.

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Consulting Success

JANUARY 29, 2018

Today I’m joined by seasoned consultant and passionate leader Ron Carucci. His work has taken him to over 20 countries in four different continents, and he is the author of several consulting and leadership books as well as a regular contributor to Forbes.com and the Harvard Business Review. Ron, welcome. Thanks for having me.

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Tsavo Neal

APRIL 13, 2021

Baker and Blair Enns, is a must-listen for consultants. As the “websites for consultants” guy, I’m excited when I hear thought leaders talk about consulting websites. As the “websites for consultants” guy, I’m excited when I hear thought leaders talk about consulting websites.

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Tsavo Neal

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Welcome to the 2nd episode of Consultant Website Breakdown. In this episode, we’re looking at a consulting firm that works with construction companies, Ascent Consulting. Overview – Ascent Consulting. Ascent Consulting provides consulting services specifically to construction companies. Case Studies.

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Management Consulted

APRIL 27, 2014

A prospective management consultant without basic business understanding is like a camera tripod with 2 legs — it just won’t work out for you. Here, we’re not talking about actually developing case interview skills per se – we have a whole bunch of suggested articles at the end that will help you do that.

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Tsavo Neal

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Let’s take your consulting website as an example. Most consultants want to generate more leads through their website — but they write and design it like a brochure, which adds no value. Here’s a freelancer/consultant LinkedIn profile template that works well : Notice how…. A “bad” website doesn’t.

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CaseInterview.com

MARCH 3, 2021

Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about how to handle case interviews via video conference. At the time of writing this article, many firms are not meeting candidates face-to-face due to COVID-19. While video conference case interviews weren’t unheard of before, they are much more common right now.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 29, 2021

The Graduate Management Admission Test is a very challenging exam divided into 4 sections: Integrated Reasoning, Analytical Writing Assessment, Quantitative Reasoning, and Verbal Reasoning. In this article, you will find a step-by-step guideline on how to best prepare for the GMAT. INSEAD : 709. Dartmouth College: Tuck : 720.

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Consulting Success

JUNE 12, 2017

I had enrolled in the Asian Studies Program. Many consultants believe that just because they can consult they will be successful. Many consultants believe that just because they can consult they will be successful. The reality is that your ability to consult doesn’t mean you will be a successful consultant.

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Wakeman Consulting Group: Dave's Blog

JANUARY 16, 2023

Also, I want to create a foundational home for my thinking and writing about brand strategy. Market Orientation: The Foundation of Effective Marketing : In this post, I go through the foundations of my learning what marketing really is and how I settled on the understanding of value. That’s this page.

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 13, 2015

As you’ve likely already figured out, the case interview is a very unusual creature. Though the process was created as a means of testing your on-the-job potential as a consultant, they’re more like the microwave version of a crock pot recipe. Overview of consulting case frameworks.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 6, 2018

This post is a continuation of my look at what you need to know to succeed in the consulting application process. From asking several of my friends for advice, who have all had internships and job offers from the Big Three and Big Four consulting firms, it’s clear that there is a common denominator to their successes – preparation.

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CaseInterview.com

MAY 6, 2020

Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about how to handle case interviews via video conference. At the time of writing this article, many firms are not meeting candidates face-to-face due to COVID-19. While video conference case interviews weren’t unheard of before, they are much more common right now.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 18, 2021

Making the decision to commit another 4 years of study is not to be taken lightly. Consulting. If you are interested in consulting, take the time to follow up and see if you may enjoy it. Some people will make a career out of consulting, but for most it is only a chapter in their journey. Making the decision.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 23, 2018

Student consultants certainly mean well: for their CVs if not the organisations they consult to. But whether student consulting organisations deliver for clients or the students who take part is questionable. I finish with some questions prospective student consultants should ask themselves before starting any project.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Success Story: I am writing to thank you for your website's instruction and your emails. I am an Industry hire - meaning I graduated from business school and worked in industry before making my way to consulting. If I would have been stuck with merely reading Case In Point I know I would have been in big trouble. My Comments.

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Consulting Success

JANUARY 15, 2018

The greatest marketing tool you have is your network — here’s how to make it work for you. This Silicon Valley-based previous electrical engineer with a passion for theater studied at Carnegie Mellon, then started his career in product marketing and sales before becoming a VP General Manager.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

MAY 15, 2023

Evidence from workplace studies on the benefits of character suggests that leaders with high character scores outperform others on company performance metrics. Leadership behaviors guide actions, but a leader's character determines how and if the leader acts. Every leader wants to be successful. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 22, 2017

Few internship schemes are as competitive as those offered by top management consulting firms – for many good reasons. And even if you find out that consulting is not for you, the knowledge and skills you’ve acquired will be highly appreciated by any employer around the world. Your salary will be more than decent.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 29, 2018

Consulting firms are very good at selling themselves to potential recruits. In this post, I explore the other side of the value propositions presented by consulting firms during the recruiting process: “You will be exposed to a wide range of problems and industries”. You can choose the cases you work on”.

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CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 9, 2019

I want to share their stories so you can see what case interview preparation tools and strategies worked for them. Success Story: I am writing to you to thank you for what you and your videos have done for me in the last couple of months. I'm glad you found my BCG case interview practice materials useful.

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Epicflow

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The good news is that a project manager doesn’t have to write all of them – the idea is to compile only those that will be essential for workflow efficiency and required by stakeholders. A Business Case: Presenting the Idea of a Project . This document presents a certain business problem and how implementing a project can solve it.

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CaseInterview.com

APRIL 15, 2021

This is going to be my first job ever and, although I’m somehow anxious to see how it goes, I know for sure that this is the beginning of a great experience. Success Story: First of all, please allow me to say I really admire the great work you are doing for the many students who are trying to get into consulting.

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Kai Davis

DECEMBER 13, 2022

You want to write in a way that speaks to your reader. This rule applies no matter if you’re promoting your services as a consultant, pitching a guest article or interview, or promoting yourself. This rule applies no matter if you’re promoting your services as a consultant, pitching a guest article or interview, or promoting yourself.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 13, 2019

What you will learn: Learn how to market yourself through your resume and cover letter so that you will get the interview. Topics Covered: How to Write a Resume That Will Get You the Interview. How to Write a Cover Letter That Will Get You the Interview. How to Write a Cover Letter That Will Get You the Interview.

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Tsavo Neal

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Designers have a lot of potential to drastically change how your prospective and current clients perceive you. Here’s a checklist to run through before you hire a designer for your upcoming consulting website project: Do they specialize in serving consultants, consulting firms, professional services firms, or B2B?

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Tsavo Neal

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

This episode is a feature of business growth consultant Angus Hay’s consulting website. Angus found my article on the 22 Best Consultant Websites helpful in designing and writing his consulting website — as well as developing his value proposition. Key Takeaways.

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Tsavo Neal

MARCH 20, 2019

“Why am I not getting any clients through my consulting website?”. In this article, I’ll take you through the exact questions — and steps — I would ask a consultant whose befuddled why they aren’t getting any clients with their website. As a consultant, your website has a purpose — to make you more money.

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Tsavo Neal

JULY 1, 2019

In part 1 , you installed Google Analytics on your consulting website. In part 3 , you created your Consulting Website Performance dashboard. Now, in part 4, you’ll use this data to make better marketing decisions and improve your consulting website. . If you’re getting traction with case studies, double down on them.

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The Clever Consultant

JULY 8, 2013

Running a successful consulting business means your time is spread thin. You’ve got projects to work on, clients to keep happy, proposals to write, and emails to respond to. And then there’s the marketing: writing case studies to keep your kit fresh, articles or blog posts for your website, social networks to update and so on.

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