Tom Spencer

JANUARY 17, 2021

Not all schools have a consulting club, extensive alumni networks in consulting firms, or recruiters that come to their campus looking for top applicants. This networking – more like informational interviewing – is critical and serves a few key purposes as you are preparing and applying for jobs. You might get a referral.

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Recruiting Recruitment Consulting Interviews 68

Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

A vast portion of a management consultant’s career is spent analyzing data, summarizing information, extracting insights, and helping to convert knowledge to action. So, a few minutes into your case interview, the recruiter slides a chart across the table and asks what you can tell from that particular exhibit. Revenue = 2.

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Management Consulted

MARCH 9, 2014

The Advisory Board Company also offers technology, management, and consulting services. H*Works was the first of many steps the company took towards building its prestigious (in the healthcare consulting world) consulting and managing services. EMR and practice management IT selection and implementation. Supply chain.

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Interviews Culture Company Healthcare 147

Management Consulted

MAY 22, 2016

While The Hackett Group’s brain trust is located in Miami, FL, the 11 regional managers who lead Archstone Consulting day-to-day are spread out across the country. At the Manager, Director and Principal level however, the firm requires that you have a specific area of specialization. Archstone Consulting Revenue: $150M.

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Harmonious Workplaces

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Historically stable jobs such as those in software development, information management, and mathematics have seen some of the most dramatic drops in the workforce , with reductions in hiring of as much as 50% in some sectors and layoffs reported by watchlists on TechCrunch and other sites. References Indeed & Glassdoor.

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Recruiting Recruitment Talent Case Interview 96

Management Consulted

JANUARY 20, 2014

BearingPoint Interview and Culture. Preparing for a BearingPoint interview? BearingPoint Managing Partner: Peter Mockler. This consulting business unit focused on both technology and management. public company boards, management and public accounting firms. KEY STATS FOR BEARINGPOINT. BearingPoint Employees: 3,350.

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BearingPoint Interviews Oliver Wyman Capgemini 139

Harmonious Workplaces

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Since I’ve shown a little grey in my beard, I can verify from my experience that some hiring managers do not look favorably on older workers, especially job seekers. In 2022, at the age of 46, I interviewed for a marketing executive position with a tool manufacturer. The interview ended. References AARP. & Fiske, S.T.

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Handbook Case Interview Education Training 98

Management Consulted

JANUARY 18, 2015

KEARNEY INTERVIEW AND CULTURE. Headquarters: Chicago, IL Employees: 3,200 Locations: 58 offices, 40 countries Chief Executive: Johan Aurik, Managing Partner and Chairman of the Board Revenue: $1B Consulting Engagement Cost: $400K. 1935 – Tom Kearney becomes managing partner. Kearney back to its management team.

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Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 7, 2019

The question of how to join a management consulting firm as an experienced hire from another industry or another consulting firm is one that is often asked. The traditional route is to apply and go through the standard interview process as an MBA summer intern or post-MBA consultant. First Step: Getting the Interview.

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Case Interview Consulting Management Interviews 78

Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

Inevitably in any job, internship, or graduate school interview, you will hear these words. You are sitting in a chair facing a recruiter, manager, or professor asking you to share an experience where you displayed a particular emotion, dealt with a problem, or overcame a challenge. Former or current consultants.

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Case Interview How To Interviews Recruiting 88

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! You get then 5 minutes to present your conclusions.

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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. VC: I think this person is referring to an issue tree. ]. I think this person is referring to this particular aspect of the case which is dynamic and evolves as the case progresses. ].

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

While you may not directly use the 7 S Model in the consulting case interview, it will give you a deeper understanding of how to examine the inner workings of an organisation, identify strengths and sources of competitive advantage, as well as weaknesses and reasons why an organisation may not be operating effectively. (Source: Flickr ).

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McKinsey Case Interview Recruiting Recruitment 60

Tom Spencer

JANUARY 12, 2021

Later, talking to admissions tutors and interviewers at university, an explanation for this paradox started to crystallize. The keenest applicants generally leave from their interviews with confidence and professional satisfaction, yet often end up disappointed. Do not hesitate to free up some space for this in your CV!

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Cover Letters How To Recruiting Recruitment 88

CaseInterview.com

MAY 22, 2019

Below is a success story I recently received from a CaseInterview.com student about the success they had using a set case interview practice routine. Initially, not everyone realizes this is an important part of the interview to practice. The same is true for case interview practice. Some market sizing / estimation questions.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 13, 2019

What you will learn: Learn what skills you need to display in a case interview in order to impress your interviewer. The skills that they are looking for can differ between interview formats,types, and rounds. Topics Covered: Interviewer’s Mindset. How to Prep for Candidate-Led and Interviewer-Led Interviews.

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Interviews Case Interview Video Consulting 53

Tom Spencer

JULY 27, 2019

As addressed in my article from last week , non-MBA graduate students face a comparatively more challenging journey in their quest to enter the management consulting industry. Occasionally, business schools will host consulting recruiting events that are open to all schools within the university, and non-MBAs can piggy back.

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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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Bain McKinsey Cover Letters Case Interview 75

Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 6, 2020

I receive 2-3 LinkedIn messages per day asking to schedule a call so that I can share my personal experience in consulting, answer recruiting-related questions, and sometimes even review a resume on the spot. Reference common interests or speak directly to one of the prospect’s professional challenges. Someone you share a contact with?

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Recruiting Recruitment Resumes Conference 139

Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

If that was the X factor, we know Management Consulted would already be #1. Interview online or through an employee referral (recommended). Interview Tips & Tricks. The first step of the process usually includes 1-2 fairly straightforward online assessments, followed by a phone interview. Are you an employer?

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 9, 2019

I heeded the advice and partook in a school organized volunteer consulting program that was supported by a major management consulting firm whose consultants provided active mentorship. Looking back, that experience significantly shaped my successful recruiting strategy and confirmed my desire to enter the consulting industry.

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Consulting Recruiting Recruitment Case Interview 74

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. Your asset file consists of the names of anyone and everyone who can help you – either directly or indirectly – get a job in management consulting.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 14, 2020

In management consulting, relationships matter a lot; most of the time, a strong relationship is developed by making a strong first impression with the other individual. A good impression can often lead to a reference or a referral to another person at the firm. The best-case scenario is to receive an invitation for an interview.

Case Interview 88

Case Interview Emotional Intelligence Interviews Resumes 88

Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 28, 2016

In case you were wondering, the company’s current trademarked slogan, “We Didn’t Invent the Chicken, Just the Chicken Sandwich,” does indeed refer to their flagship menu-item, the Chick-Fil-A chicken sandwich. Interview Tips & Tricks. In the interview, Chick-Fil-A takes it to the next level by getting funky.

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CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 30, 2019

I had my eye on management consulting for some time, so I decided to give it a shot. I wasn't ready to give up, so I decided to reach out to some recruiters that were listed on the firm's websites (mistake). After talking with the recruiter, I was set up to do a practice case over the phone with an ex-McKinsey consultant.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 18, 2020

This post contains 3 tips on networking drawn from my experience to help you make the most of networking events and achieve your goal of landing a role in the management consulting industry. It is difficult to bypass the system by simply enjoying a coffee with a recruiter. Be long term orientated. Conclusion. Image: Pixabay.

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Industry Recruiting Recruitment Consulting 88

Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

Interview Tips & Tricks. Pixar’s interview process is both light-hearted and challenging. The quickest and easiest way to get an interview at Pixar that leads to an offer is to network through some of their existing employees and get them to refer you. If so, how did you manage and plan for the team?”

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Management Consulted

JANUARY 29, 2009

Now on to the interview! While for internship (which is recruited every summer), we’re actually hiring MBA candidates who have previous work experience in a certain industry and want to branch into the consulting territories after graduation (pay is comparable to senior analysts). Kearney in Shanghai.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 13, 2020

Oftentimes, I was paired with an upper-year student or recent graduate who worked at a management consulting firm. At my company, everyone is assigned a coach, who is usually at the senior manager or director level. For example, as a mentor you can provide detailed advice, offer to edit resumes, or provide mock interviews.

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How To Emotional Intelligence Recruiting Recruitment 88

CaseInterview.com

JULY 15, 2019

In the story the student shares her tips for becoming more confident, practicing case interview math and practicing cases. After having succeeded at the Oliver Wyman recruiting for a job, I also got an internship offer with BCG (Germany), which I am going to accept. during the interview and was just repeating/imitating it!

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Oliver Wyman Case Interview Interviews Bain 40

Asamby Consulting

DECEMBER 15, 2021

There is the team, there is the way in which you approach sales and then there is how you manage operations. Our service is far more complex to explain than other services like lead generation or paid media management. Not particularly clever from a marketing standpoint, but then I just love the variety in our client base.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

I first came across your materials [ last year ] as I was about to undergo undergraduate internship recruiting at [ U.S. While that has been a great experience, I ultimately found my greatest training and instruction in how to prepare for case interviews from your website and materials. University ].

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CaseInterview.com

APRIL 9, 2019

Your cover letter can make a big difference when applying for a management consulting position. Interviewing candidates is not a cheap process. The firm wants to ensure that any candidate they interview is qualified for the position, is prepared for management consulting as a career, and is a good fit for the firm.

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 3, 2012

As we were looking through your responses, we realized you were answering as if you were in an interview – and that’s smart. These days, it pays to practice being in “interview mode” so you’re ready for the real thing – whether it’s networking with a neighbor at Starbucks or sitting in the hot seat.

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Consulting Case Interview Interviews Engineering 204

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. Many of those are from folks who were referred to us by prior clients.

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CaseInterview.com

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

MECE is a principle used by management consulting firms to describe a way of organizing information. Using Issue Tree’s in a Case Interview. What follows is a question I received recently from a user on how to use issue trees in a case interview I am including the student’s question as well as my response. The MECE Test.

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Case Interview Interviews McKinsey Sales 59

Consultants' Consultant

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Consultants Consultant: This episode Helen Lawson-Williams interviews Cindy Tonkin. Click here to listen Some of the references that Helen Lawson-Williams and I speak about: The 70:20:10 formula: Exposure, Experience, Education, My “scrapbook” blog on the topic of Get what you want at consultantsconsultant.com.au

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