Tom Spencer

JULY 11, 2020

As a volunteer graduate school advisor, I often get asked if acquiring an additional graduate degree in addition to an MBA as a dual degree student improves consulting recruiting opportunities. Reading Time: 3 minutes. The two special interest circumstances I have seen are: 1. Targeting certain focus areas within consulting. Conclusion.

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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”. insurance) or types of work (e.g.

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 19, 2019

Management consulting is a decades old industry. And the case interview has been a consistent staple in the consulting recruiting process. Some firms, however, use what’s known as the “case presentation interview” to test candidates. They use this to test … Continue Reading.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

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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Tom Spencer

MARCH 4, 2022

There is a lot to think about when preparing for consulting interviews , and you may want to check out some of our other blog posts and guides for preparing your resume , creating your cover letter , and improving your network. I also applied during the Covid-19 Pandemic so I cannot comment on in person interviews, just virtual.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 30, 2019

Consulting-style case interviews are highly effective, and the same format is being adopted more and more widely. The major consultancies have converged on a largely identical interview style, precisely because it excels in picking out the most genuinely capable candidates from the huge pools of applications received.

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Killer Consultant

JANUARY 19, 2017

Great headhunters have great searchers – the people who fill the funnel, do the initial screening, first contact and setting up of the first interview. wrong industry, wrong city, etc.), wrong industry, wrong city, etc.), wrong industry, wrong city, etc.), 3 – Job is good per se but not for me (e.g.

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Management Consulted

MAY 25, 2014

GALLUP CONSULTING INTERVIEWS AND CULTURE. Survey research was his passion and he began to apply these procedures to various fields of industry. 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.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 24, 2019

Below is a success story and case interview preparation tips I received from a new Bain consultant who was recruited as an industry hire. After celebrating the Bain offer, I am finally debriefing you on my recruiting prep. My recruiting process was very traditional regarding case interview formats.

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 1, 2013

Have an upcoming Oliver Wyman interview? At its start, Oliver Wyman capitalized on the deregulation of the financial services industry. If you have experience in a particular industry, network strategically in that field. Industrial Products. KEY STATS FOR OLIVER WYMAN. Website: [link]. Aviation, Aerospace, and Defense.

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Founded in Paris, and containing the spliced DNA of other major firms it acquired along the way (Ernst & Young Consulting being the most notable), Capgemini Consulting is a global player in today’s consulting industry. Industries. CAPGEMINI CONSULTING INTERVIEWS & RECRUITING. Website: [link]. United States.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 15, 2021

MBA consulting recruiting season starts every fall. I am commenting purely on recruiting for a post-MBA consulting position. When I talk to online MBA students, the first thing that strikes me is that they are unaware about industry dynamics. Behavioral and Case Interviews . The Consulting Career Landscape.

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Management Consulted

JUNE 14, 2015

Industries. In fact, one of our interview coaches, Michael Hecht, used to work for The Seabury Group and now works for Delta Airlines as a member of their Skymiles team. If you’re applying to work at The Seabury Group, book an interview prep session with Michael here. INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING. Human Capital.

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CaseInterview.com

MAY 9, 2019

I wanted to send you a quick note on how I have been able to secure a McKinsey interview , despite not knowing anyone in consultancy. I have consequently been invited for an interview. The objective of this email was to simply highlight that there are several alternatives to securing an interview.

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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. A common trademark in the consulting recruitment process is the case study interview. Public speaking is another useful skill, and one to start practising well before the recruitment process even begins.

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Strategic Planning and Management Insights

APRIL 30, 2020

Lisa brings an impressive range of experience to the podcast, spending time as an executive recruiter, working in industrial sales, the welding industry (yes, she welds!), the healthcare industry, and as a speaker. Using Gratitude to Keep Your Top People Longer: Interview with Lisa Ryan. SME Strategy ·.

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Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 6, 2015

Though Altman Vilandrie serviced their west coast clients from their Boston office for years, the decision to open an office in San Francisco was born out of a desire to better serve their west coast clients and to develop a stronger base in the region by capitalizing on the tech industry boom in Silicon Valley. Industries. Technology.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

Offer to Buy Coffee in an Informational Interview. Research and Prepare in Advance of the Interview. Do your research on the industries, functional verticals, and types of clients the company focuses on. A lack of intellectual curiosity and preparation suggests entitlement, and this is not a desirable trait.

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Management Consulted

JANUARY 15, 2017

Working in a wide variety of industries ranging from Consumer Goods to Life Sciences, Kalypso is establishing itself as a player to be noticed in the tech consulting niche. Industries. While you may get a chance to work in the variety of practice areas the firm employs, you will be limited to these few industries.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 14, 2021

Applying for a job entails completing online questionnaires, writing cover letters, and undergoing psychometric assessments before you are even invited for an interview. Most companies recruit from a limited number of top ranked universities. Attend a Top College. Participate in Extra-curricular Activities.

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Management Consulted

JANUARY 25, 2016

As such, AlixPArtners is known for being packed full of industry and consulting experts and the firm’s managing directors have been called upon by several leading publications such as Bloomberg, WSJ, the Financial Times, CNBC, and Fox Business. Industries. ALIXPARTNERS INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING . Effectiveness.

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Comatch

JULY 15, 2022

Recruiting salespeople is a critical task. . I then met a candidate who told me that despite positive interviews, he was not hired because there was still doubt about his qualifications at the end of the process. Many companies believe that newly hired talent knows the industry and has proven experience in a similar portfolio.

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 7, 2014

. BRIDGESPAN INTERVIEWS & CULTURE . Founded in Boston, MA , and containing the heart and DNA of consulting industry giant Bain & Company, Bridgespan is the key non-profit consulting firm in today’s consulting industry. Bridgespan is the offspring of none other than consulting industry giant Bain & Company.

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 28, 2013

Booz & Company Interview and Culture. So you have a Booz & Company interview coming up, and you want to be the best candidate they see? You created not just a firm, but an industry we are all now proud of. He began by helping firms recruit competent executives, acquire new customers, and establish conducive office space.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

JUNE 5, 2023

Regardless of your industry, you will likely experience vast differences between cultural expectations among employees, challenges in attracting and retaining culturally diverse talent, and the growing need to develop intercultural professionals and leaders. Are those reasons still valid in your current job?

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Management Consulted

APRIL 20, 2014

” Here is one we got recently from John: A few months ago, I wrote you for advice in regards to resources I could use to prep for interviews in consulting. I really liked aspects of the industry, such as research and analysis; however, the career path was of no interest to me. I had an incredible experience working in Sydney.

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Management Consulted

MARCH 9, 2014

The Advisory Board Company (NASDAQ: ABCO) is a professional services firm that offers resources to players who are mainly in the healthcare industry. The founder, David Bradley, set out with the lofty mission of solving “any question for any company for any industry.” Industries. Musslewhite), a President (David L.

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QEmploy

MAY 9, 2019

This article will look into the consulting industries current pitfalls and future in terms of transparency and digitalization. Interviews have been conducted with clients and consultants in order to give a realistic and broad outlook. A Brief on the Growth of the Global Consulting Industry. Challenges and Concerns.

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 9, 2015

OC&C STRATEGY CONSULTANTS INTERVIEWS & CULTURE . Founded in Paris, and containing the spliced DNA of other major firms it acquired along the way (Ernst & Young Consulting being the most notable), OC&C Strategy Consultants is a global player in today’s consulting industry. Industries . Industrial Products.

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 4, 2015

Industries. Even though Analysis Group are somewhat boutique, the work they do is across a broad enough spectrum of industries and practice areas that you will not be pigeonholed in the same way you would be other boutique firms. ANALYSIS GROUP INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING. Intellectual Property. Labor & Employment.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

As fall recruiting season is on the horizon, it’s inevitably a busy time for many students looking to recruit into consulting. On top of regular life commitments, you also must spend time on preparing applications, practicing for interviews, and partaking in the interviews themselves. Make use of interviewer-led cases.

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Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Interviewing with NERA Economic Consulting? That being said, NERA is still a major player in the consulting industry and here’s why: NERA Economic Consulting is the top econom ic consulting firm, period. NERA’s first clients were in the natural gas industry. NERA ECONOMIC CONSULTING. Well, NERA is no MBB.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 17, 2021

Recruiters want to hire candidates with strong self-awareness because people who understand their own strengths and weaknesses are likely to cause less trouble in a team environment. One of the recruiters metaphorically described ‘being yourself’ as promoting a personal brand. Preparing for behavioural interviews. Journaling.

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Management Consulted

MAY 22, 2016

Archstone Consulting was founded and built on a different premise than more traditional players in the industry; namely, that being smaller allows the firm to deliver quality services more efficiently than the competition. Industries. It is also quite easy to make the jump in to almost any industry from Archstone Consulting.

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Harmonious Workplaces

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In 2022, at the age of 46, I interviewed for a marketing executive position with a tool manufacturer. After five or so interviews, the hiring manager stated that they wanted a “digital native.” The interview ended. I interviewed with several members of the team, including the parent of one of the executives.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 18, 2023

Breaking into this potentially lucrative niche within the consulting industry is both a science and an art. This project sparked my interest in marketing & sales consulting, and provided me with directly relevant experience that will help me to apply and interview for jobs in the industry.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 9, 2019

So maybe you’ve gotten to the second round, maybe you’re still waiting to hear back, or maybe you’re hoping to interview again in the next recruitment cycle. Regardless of whichever bucket you fall into, it always helps to see things from the interviewers’ perspective. Here are the top three things they’re looking for: 1.

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