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How to Ace the Math Case Interview Section

Tom Spencer

Almost every case interview across all consulting industries includes one specific section devoted to evaluating the interviewee’s ability to handle a mathematical problem. Firstly, it will allow you to receive feedback from your interviewer in case your method of finding the correct answer is incorrect. Accuracy beats speed.

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Investment Banking 101: Understanding the Industry

Tom Spencer

Investment banking forms part of the financial services industry involved in the underwriting, distribution, and trading of securities. This will provide you with the necessary foundation in financial concepts and analysis that will allow you to present well in the interview and hit the ground running from day one.

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How to prepare for case interviews

Tom Spencer

Case interviews can be a hurdle or stepping stone at the beginning of your consulting career. The interview tests your problem solving ability, communication skills, composure and interpersonal skills. There is some consensus that a minimum of 15 cases will provide a solid foundation to tackle the interview.

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85 Best Podcast Interview Questions to Ask [2024]

Buzzsprout

Asking your guests engaging questions is pivotal to the success of interview podcasts and helps differentiate your content from other shows. This guide breaks down how to come up with great questions so you can nail your interviews and keep listeners hooked. How did that experience affect the trajectory of your life?

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From Transactional Consultant to Industry Leader with Jason Fearnow

Consulting Matters

How can you evolve from being a transactional consultant to a recognized industry leader? I talked about this with Jason Fearnow in this interview. Until Jason realized he was ready to make a bigger impact on his industry, clients, and the world. How to intentional about your business and get the clients you want (vs.

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Do’s and Don’ts of Case Interviewing

Tom Spencer

Interviews are difficult – they involve researching the company, preparing for informational interviews, and practicing behavioral questions. If you are aiming for a consulting internship or full-time job, there is also an unavoidable hurdle you will need to jump – case interviews. Case interviews can be stressful.

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Case Interview: Complete Prep Guide

Management Consulted

Simple cursory research about the management consulting industry and how to become a consultant will quickly reveal that something called a “case interview” is an important part of the process. The post Case Interview: Complete Prep Guide appeared first on Management Consulted.