Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 24, 2018

Whether you’re recruiting for consulting via a graduate program or going it alone, the process is extremely time-consuming and chaotic. In this piece, I will arm you with a few simple tools (templates) that will help to keep your recruiting activities organized. Bonus: Industry-Function Heat Matrix. Companies (Applications).

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Asamby Consulting

JANUARY 6, 2022

When we work on clients’ recruitment processes, we strive to create a team of "A players'' for our clients to scale and optimize their business. Recruitment Process A good recruitment process can help cut time in the searching, interviewing, hiring and training process.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to sit down with another blog contributor to the SpencerTom community, Jason Oh, to share our experiences about the consulting recruiting process. However, you’ll grow your knowledge base much faster than most industry jobs. How is recruiting done at your school?

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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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The Source

MAY 6, 2020

While the industry is still dominated by a handful of big firms, they are no longer the default option they once were. This is the fourth in a series of blogs that explores some of the newer businesses and platforms seeking to turn the industry on its head—and whether your firm needs to worry about the new competition.

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CaseInterview.com

JULY 24, 2019

The AT Kearney Recruitment Test for AT Kearney fulfills the same role as the McKinsey Problem Solving Test does for McKinsey -- a way to measure a candidates quantitative and logical reasoning skills. Which of the following companies is in automotive industry? Calculate IS allowed. Multiple choice question format.

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Epicflow

DECEMBER 14, 2023

At present, the construction industry is undergoing a substantial transformation. Read further to learn what construction trends are going to shape the industry in 2024, and how it’s expected to address current challenges and ensure sustainable growth. Other Construction Management Trends and Challenges in 2024 1.

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Harvard Business

JANUARY 13, 2021

What we can learn from a talent leader in the tech industry about how to improve diversity recruiting.

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

This technology development could not have come at a better time for the industry. Manufacturing especially is having huge problems recruiting and retaining employees. Take the talent crunch.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Top firms tend to recruit graduates from target business schools, and the industry is notoriously quantitative and analytical. Traditionally, consultants come from backgrounds in finance, strategy, economics, or business management.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 6, 2021

Consulting, like many other industries, is under threat from artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). The risks to the management consulting industry are summarized well in an article written by Alexandre Gonfalonieri , an AI Consultant based in Paris.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 15, 2021

This can be seen from their graduate recruitment process. Recruitment screening assessments increasingly ask how candidates, as newly appointed auditors, would use emerging technologies. In recent years, the Big 4 accounting firms have placed an increasing emphasis on emerging technology.

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Killer Consultant

JANUARY 19, 2017

referencing my profile specifically), but the job is not a fit , recruiter does not seem interesting either: Personalized “thanks, but no thanks , glad to hear from you again when something more fitting (fill in what you’d like to see) comes along” email. wrong industry, wrong city, etc.),

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Cheryl Cran

OCTOBER 23, 2014

These questions are a great starting point for outcome based recruitment and there are additional questions that can help to shed light on what needs to be done to improve the recruitment process. Recruiting needs to become an ‘all employee’ focus and become part of the culture and strategic goals of the company.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 3, 2023

Breaking into the consulting industry with a non-business degree can be challenging as a sizeable portion of hires are from top business schools, but non-business hires are on the rise. Network with Industry Professionals Networking is an important part of breaking into any industry, and consulting is no exception.

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Harvard Business

JULY 5, 2016

Research has shown that attending an elite university can make or break a student’s chances of being recruited by the best firms ( whether or not that strategy makes sense for firms ). Since firms tend to recruit where they can find the most candidates, students in regions with many top schools may have a harder time being found.

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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. A Brief on the Growth of the Global Consulting Industry. Year after year, the global consulting industry has faced signs of growth. This comes down to the automation of the recruitment process.

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Comatch

JULY 15, 2022

Recruiting salespeople is a critical task. . Many companies believe that newly hired talent knows the industry and has proven experience in a similar portfolio. Recruiting top talent is not an exact science. Broaden the recruiting source, and think outside the box when describing new profiles.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

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. It is also disrespectful because someone has to spend time explaining something that you should have known.

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Harvard Business

APRIL 7, 2016

If any story demonstrates how far employers will go in today’s fierce war for talent, the tale of Snapchat’s geofilter recruiting campaign is it. The fight for new recruits is intense — not just in the tech sector, but across all industries. ” asked the clever riff aimed at Uber workers.

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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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Harvard Business

JULY 9, 2018

But it’s particularly difficult for large, traditional firms , especially those which operate in consolidated, non-growth industries (think pulp and paper, steel, airlines) and which are often located away from the metropolitan areas where data scientists live.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 2, 2023

Copying your resume verbatim can irritate recruiters and end up being counterproductive when they visit your LinkedIn profile looking for additional insights into your fit for the role. While this is not a deal-breaker, it will make a seasoned recruiter cringe.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 29, 2022

If you are early in your career, you may be engaging a lot with recruiters. Especially if you join a class structure, such as an “analyst class”, the recruiting team may also be responsible for onboarding and training. The goal of compensation teams is to develop competitive compensation packages to recruit and retain strong talent.

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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. However, this is not as easy as it sounds. Journaling.

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Epicflow

JANUARY 21, 2022

The trends shaping the automotive industry in 2022 will certainly have an impact on its companies’ projects. The automotive industry is moving towards the new future by leaps and bounds. A lack of skilled resources is a common problem for most industries these days, especially those that deal with technology and manufacturing.

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Rick Conlow

DECEMBER 20, 2021

As a result, managers and companies are desperate to recruit and retain employees. That means redefine the lifecycle of an employee in your organization from recruiting to retiring. A company that values employees-People First-provides a compensation and benefits package that is above average if not industry leading.

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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. The Consulting Career Landscape. Behavioral and Case Interviews .

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

In this short post, we will briefly explore how consulting firms work, the hierarchy within firms, the main types of firms, and a few ways to learn more about a particular firm as you chart your career path, prepare your applications, and get ready to matriculate into the consulting industry. How do Consulting Firms Work?

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Business Consulting Agency

APRIL 8, 2024

Consultants provide guidance on HR policies and procedures, recruitment strategies, performance management, employee training, and compliance with labor regulations. Consultants help businesses assess risks, develop risk management strategies, and ensure compliance with legal and industry standards.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 8, 2022

Use key terms that recruiters will most likely use to find you. A great summary makes it easy for a recruiter to see what you’ve done, or for someone you’ve reached out to to accept an informational interview. LinkedIn is a great place to connect with recruiters, colleagues, and other people in your industry, as well as to find jobs.

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CaseInterview.com

MAY 26, 2023

Management consulting is an industry that offers assistance with this kind of high-level decision-making and problem-solving. Consultants also have extensive knowledge in particular industries or topics. There’s an article in Bloomberg Business Week that outlines how the strategy consulting industry began.

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Business Consulting Agency

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Talent Management : Recruiting, retaining, and developing skilled employees. Regulatory Compliance : Adhering to ever-evolving regulations and industry standards. Market Analysis : Conducting market research and analysis to provide insights into industry trends, consumer behavior, and competitor strategies.

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Management Consulted

MAY 28, 2017

In fact, the firm is already beating out heavyweights such as McKinsey, Bain, and Parthenon-EY for strategy projects in the tech sector due to better industry specialty. Some members of the Advisory Board include: Sandy Robertson – Pioneered the creation of West Coast technology banking as an industry. BULGER PARTNERS KEY STATS.

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Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

In addition, and perhaps more importantly, all of the top 3 firms (and numerous other firms including the ones mentioned above) consistently recruit from the University of Toronto, making it an ideal launchpad to break into consulting. McKinsey’s Calgary office, however, does consistently recruit from UBC.

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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. If you could make this job everything you wanted it to be, what would you change?

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 18, 2020

For me, I was fortunate to study at a Canadian business school and interacted with numerous small and large companies from a variety of industries. Since graduation, I have had the pleasure of working for both a boutique and a large strategy consulting firm and wanted to share my insights on the differences in: Undergraduate recruiting.

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