Management Consulted

AUGUST 27, 2012

Paper airplanes are fun, but you don’t want your resume to become the vehicle for a recruiter’s mid-afternoon horseplay because you’ve bored them to death. That’s why we’re giving you some guidelines on key resume errors to avoid and things you can do to make it past the first round of reviews.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 15, 2020

When you walk into an interview, even before you speak, shake hands or talk through your resume, something else is doing a lot of talking in your behalf: your appearance. Whether you like it or not, physical appearance has an effect on how you are perceived by others. Always wear a blazer to an interview. Briefcase/Bags.

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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.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

Offer to Buy Coffee in an Informational Interview. Send a Resume in the Cold Email. There are differing opinions on this, but the benefit of flipping a resume over as part of the initial communication (or including your LinkedIn in the signature) exceeds the risk. Research and Prepare in Advance of the Interview.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Pursuing tertiary studies is not only about the academics, but also about knowing which career path you want to take and how to utilise the resources you are given by your institution in order to attain that goal. Most importantly, you can learn how to pitch as if you were presenting to a client. Prioritise academic excellence.

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Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

October was the peak of full-time recruiting, and it shows! You’ve bombarded us with insightful questions about resumes, interviews, applications, and how to pick up the pieces and consider alternatives to consulting when you don’t make the cut. Q: I’m interviewing with BCG and McKinsey.

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CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Close to a year ago, I was unsuccessful with my applications for internships with consulting firms, getting only one interview and failing that too. That was when I came across your site and sent you an email on how I should write my cover letter, which you kindly replied to as well. How to Write a Consulting Cover Letter.

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 4, 2015

Having Analysis Group on your resume communicates a brand that conveys intelligence and a driven, high-performing nature. ANALYSIS GROUP INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING. About half of Analysis Group’s recruitment come from its presence on various campuses, with another large portion coming from online applications.

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CaseInterview.com

MAY 9, 2019

Management Consulting Networking Success Story: I just want to drop you one additional thank you e-mail, as I heavily relied on your preparation sources throughout my interviewing journey (and the corresponding case interview preparation). I interviewed last autumn for a post-MBA/PhD position at the top firms in Germany.

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Management Consulted

JULY 1, 2012

Before we get started, check out our core post on networking the “normal way” – at info sessions and through target school types of recruiting opportunities. You’ll use your asset file to gain access to recruiters, consultants, etc. Your goal is to get an introduction for a warm call or informational interview.

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Management Consulted

JANUARY 15, 2017

At firms that bill by the project, you can learn how to work smarter rather than harder and improve your work/life balance considerably. KALYPSO INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING. rounds of interviews, the first of which may consist of connecting with a recruiter for a phone screen.

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CaseInterview.com

AUGUST 20, 2019

The following is a success story from a CaseInterview.com student who recently received an offer from Monitor Deloitte and his tips for consulting interview success. Networks , networks, networks after missing most campus recruiting deadlines. Finds your website one week before back to back case interviews.

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Consultant Ninja

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

My notes from conversational interview: Situation: Graduating senior interested in management consulting, but from regular state school majoring in history and economics, and doesn''t know where to start. None of the major consulting firms recruit at her school, and she didn''t know where to start. It''s not an interview but it is.

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Management Consulted

JUNE 25, 2014

In 9 out of 10 cases, especially if you are an experienced hire or come from a non-target school, having a contact inside a consulting firm will make the difference between getting an interview or not. How your networking effort will affect the way your resume is reviewed. How a candidate is ranked in a team review process.

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Management Consulted

JUNE 12, 2016

Finally, at Parthenon-EY they bill by project and not hours (a deviation from standard EY practices), so the work/life balance will improve the quicker you learn how to work smarter instead of harder! PARTHENON-EY INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING. Don’t neglect the fit interview questions in your interview prep!

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 7, 2014

. BRIDGESPAN INTERVIEWS & CULTURE . They do this by simply helping them find out what success is to them, and how it can be measured for the issues and people that are of prime importance to them. BRIDGESPAN INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING . Today we continue our firm profile series with an in-depth review of Bridgespan.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 13, 2020

Today, I hope to share with you my opinions on how to become a mentor, how to provide maximum value to your mentees, and how to strengthen your mentorship skills. How to become a mentor. How to maximize the value you provide to mentees. Recruiting is tough, regardless of profession or industry.

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Management Consulted

MAY 22, 2016

ARCHSTONE CONSULTING INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING. Let’s start from the top: the recruiting process is straightforward and the firm is good about answering all of your questions through the process. Be prepared for 3-4 rounds of interviews, the first of which may consist of connecting with a recruiter for a phone screen.

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LSA Global

APRIL 27, 2020

Virtual Interview Tips to Hire Top Talent. The option of interviewing and hiring virtually, rather than through typical in-person interviews, is quickly becoming the new norm as recruiters and hiring managers adapt to social distancing, look to open up their talent pool, and manage travel expenses.

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Management Consulted

MARCH 28, 2016

Unlike Bain or LEK, the firm doesn’t restrict itself to junior hiring and you have a great opportunity to learn some grand consulting processes and get a brand name on your resume with absolutely no experience. Candidates will be interviewed on campus or over the phone. BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING .

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 9, 2015

OC&C STRATEGY CONSULTANTS INTERVIEWS & CULTURE . OC&C STRATEGY CONSULTANTS INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING . If you pass this first screening round, you are usually invited onsite for 2 nd round interviews. If you pass this first screening round, you are usually invited onsite for 2 nd round interviews.

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Management Consulted

JUNE 23, 2015

In May, we launched the Consulting Case Interview Bootcamp – Online. But today, we’re putting all of that activity on pause because we’ve completed a huge undertaking – the launch of the Consulting Fit Interview Bootcamp – Online. You have told us – over and over again – that you loved it.

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CaseInterview.com

AUGUST 15, 2019

As a former consulting resume and cover letter reader for McKinsey, and someone who has reviewed thousands of applications, I have noticed an interesting trend. Most cover letters stink, and many resumes emphasize the wrong things. Most people obsess over resume format -- what font size, margins, etc. Here's why it works.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Here area couple of success stories received from readers who used case interview preparation techniques for securing an offer outside of consulting. Success Story: I would like to share my positive experience of a business case interview, thanks to your website! I simply followed your recommendations and the steps.

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Management Consulted

MARCH 12, 2017

These are the professionals who will be reviewing your resume, cover letter, and application, and a recommendation from one of these consultants inside the firm will go a LONG way in securing a first-round interview invite. Not sure how to network effectively or reach out to cold contacts?

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Tom Spencer

JULY 27, 2019

That being said, I know plenty of non-MBAs who have received offers from prestigious consulting firms, and so I thought it would be helpful to share some strategies that you can follow at each step of the recruitment process to increase your chance of getting an offer. Step 2: Getting an Interview. Referral by a consultant at the firm.

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Management Consulted

MAY 5, 2015

What started off as an informal blog about management consulting with just a few readers became interview prep sessions, resume edits, videos on YouTube and Vimeo, books and the presentations we give at colleges around the world. The case interview is the great equalizer. And after all that, even with 1.5M Who is it for?

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

Before starting your application journey, the very first thing is to understand the recruitment process and selection criteria of those management consulting firms. During this first step, you will need to provide materials like your Cover Letter, Resume and Transcripts/Test scores (GMAT, GRE, etc.). With some tier one firms like M.B.B,

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CaseInterview.com

APRIL 9, 2019

Between a resume and cover letter , most job applicants will tell you that the resume is more important. While your resume provides a more complete summary of your education, skills, and experiences, the cover letter also plays a very important role during the application process. Interviewing candidates is not a cheap process.

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Management Consulted

MARCH 19, 2017

Interview Tips & Tricks. The interview process can be a bit stressful mainly because they are looking for people who can contribute to their already existing creative world; you will definitely want to prepare for the interview. Not sure how to turn your resume in to a compelling story?

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Management Consulted

JULY 10, 2016

It’s no secret McKinsey recruits PhD and APD level candidates, but the process is unique compared to the way the firm hires other candidates. We’re starting this article off assuming that you’ve already knocked some socks off during networking (see here ) and created a masterful resume and cover letter (see here ). *We’re

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Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 15, 2015

FTI CONSULTING INTERVIEWS & CULTURE. How has the firm grown from a podunk, small-town cluster to a global behemoth? FTI’s Summer Internship program has met with great success for the company and is fast becoming their main source for full-time recruitment. FTI CONSULTING INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING. Internships.

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Management Consulted

APRIL 19, 2015

.” Although his statement was exaggerated – yes, grades, alma matter, work experience, and a number of other factors still come into play throughout the hiring process – networking plays a more significant role than most realize in determining who gets a first round interview and later, in who gets hired. . Ready to get started?

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CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 30, 2019

In my particular experience, your guidance was essential to me in revealing the personality behind the much-feared recruiter and interviewer. I would like to highlight how frameworks were helpful to approach almost any problem, then I found out that I developed my own "decisional analytical reasoning tree.". [

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

Excelling in the Interview. Make sure you take time to find who the recruiting contacts are for your region of the country or even your specific school and be comfortable reaching out to those individuals. The Application Process. Case Practice. Do Your Homework! Now depending on what school you attend this may or may not be possible.

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Management Consulted

MAY 6, 2009

After our recruiting talks from last year, this is our first live discussion. If all goes well, we’ll expand the format to other topics (eg, conquering interviews, editing resumes, experienced hire recruiting). Stay connected: We offer resume editing and interview prep. Looking forward to it!

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 5, 2017

Every year, recruiters get hit with waves of resumes from newly graduated college students looking for internships or starting positions at top firms. In order to make an impact with your potential employer, your resume has to stand out. Create Custom Resumes. Employers and recruiters will pay attention to every detail.

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