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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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. If you are in the "getting an interview" stage of your recruiting process, I suggest taking a look at these resources: How to Get a Case Interview.

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

So I started to prepare ' case interviews '. Like many others, I got stucked, and I was so frustrated about my inconsistent performance in my practice interviews with others. And I once even thought about giving up; maybe I am just not that talented. I learnt the 'core ideas' about case interviews , or more, about consulting.

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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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CaseInterview.com

APRIL 30, 2019

Recently I have received several emails from readers asking if you can be “too prepared” for a case interview. Interviewers do complain that many candidates are "too prepared," but what they mean by this comment is not what it seems. For years, interviewers have complained about candidates being framework-robots. Let me explain.

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Management Consulted

MAY 22, 2016

The firm is small and internally loyal – poaching talent from one group to haul it over to another is frowned upon. ARCHSTONE CONSULTING INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING. Be prepared for 3-4 rounds of interviews, the first of which may consist of connecting with a recruiter for a phone screen. Social Media.

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 7, 2014

. BRIDGESPAN INTERVIEWS & CULTURE . Many that serve clients with strategy come from organizations (like Bain or McKinsey) that offer excellent toolkit and skills training pre-Bridgespan; the training at Bridgespan is there, but not as thorough. BRIDGESPAN INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING . KEY STATS FOR BRIDGESPAN.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 11, 2019

This caseinterview.com student sent me an email recently asking my advice on how they could practice and improve their performance in the problem-solving part of a case interview. First of all, many thanks for all your information and encouraging words on case interview preparation . the whole interview was done in 22 minutes.

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

I have been practising case interviews for over two months now, however, I always get a little tense when I am doing the cases. Please advise on how I could overcome the apparent nervousness and come across as calm during the other interviews. I had a query and needed your help on that. Here's why. Rule #1: Know your material.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 13, 2019

What you will learn: Learn how to market yourself through your resume and cover letter so that you will get the interview. Topics Covered: How to Write a Resume That Will Get You the Interview. How to Write a Cover Letter That Will Get You the Interview. How to Network Your Way to an Interview. They are: An Introduction.

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CaseInterview.com

MAY 26, 2023

This may involve traveling to the client’s site to collect data, interview employees, and examine daily operations. A simple answer would be that some questions are important enough to bring in outside talent. Human Resource Consulting Having the right talent within the organization is a key focus of many businesses.

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Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 15, 2015

FTI CONSULTING INTERVIEWS & CULTURE. FTI is a large firm with a good reputation and the opportunity to work with some extremely talented individuals who are experts in their field. That means you have a chance to get experience in an exciting array of different industries with some truly talented folks.

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CaseInterview.com

APRIL 13, 2019

10 years, one of the most common questions I am asked is how much time is needed to prepare for a case interview and how to prepare when you don’t have much time. I want to address in this article the 2 nd question of how to prepare for a case interview when you don’t have much time. Reader #2 – 3 Days Until Interview.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 29, 2016

The research, conducted with analytical support from McKinsey and funding from Omidyar Network, included interviews with 37 investors and 10 social enterprise leaders. The second most important problem, finding and keeping talented people (36%), becomes crucial as entrepreneurs secure some funding. — money.

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CaseInterview.com

JULY 17, 2019

I interviewed with six major consulting companies + three others during my MBA program 1.5 I took another offer in industry in a different country where I am currently working and decided to reapply in one year's time because I was encouraged to do so by McKinsey partners. And not least, prepare your questions to interviewers.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 8, 2022

Interview process and preparation. While this becomes less important the farther removed you are from your graduation year, it’s still an easy indicator of talent for recruiting teams. You can’t shine in an interview without first finding an open position. Interview process. Finding the right opportunity.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 6, 2018

McKinsey, Bain, BCG), and tier two firms like Strategy&, AT Kearney, L.E.K, More importantly, each firm has a very different culture, industry focus, as well as ways of recruiting talent. All you need to know during the interview. An interview with a McKinsey Associate about his journey into the industry.

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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. If your cover letter is good, from the perspective of the person reading the letter, I want to interview you -- basically I am biased in your favor. Here's why it works.

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Brimstone Consulting

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Leadership has to wake up to the demands of their employees if they hope to attract and retain great talent in the 21st century.” In a recent study by McKinsey , employers cited compensation, work-life balance, and poor physical and emotional health as reasons why their people had quit. So, why the attention now?

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Organizational Talent Consulting

APRIL 10, 2023

Human Resources - creating interview questions for candidate assessment and self-serve support. One way to rise above the talent challenge is with workforce planning. Next, consider the various roles and needs to identify what talent you can develop internally and what expertise you will need to attract into your company.

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

I can't seem to get through my interviews with the Top 3 consulting firms. I have gone through a number of case interviews now, and have successfully gotten a few second tier consulting firm offers, and offers from boutique firms, ATK, Accenture, etc. However I can't seem to break through the Top 3. All had great careers.

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Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

Or could it be the talent shows and “Dress as your Favorite President Competition”? 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.

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 14, 2016

Interview Tips & Tricks. The interview process is known to be extensive in duration (about 4 months start to finish), number of interviews (multiple phone interviews and potentially 5 in-person interviews in a day), and depth of interview questions. Prepare for interviews. Are you an employer?

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

Jason : After finishing one year of university I joined the army to serve my country for two years, and while in the army I came across a book called the ‘McKinsey Way’. I had never heard of firms like McKinsey or BCG, not to mention the term ‘management consulting’. Below are two examples of what I did to land an interview.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

My thoughts on this topic are widely applicable to CIBs (Case Interview Beginners), F1Ys (Future first years), and CIFMs (Consulting Isn't for Me). No, I'm pretty sure I could beat him in a case interview competition! But, I'm half-decent at this case interview thing. She earns more than most engagement managers at McKinsey.

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CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 31, 2019

I am convivnced that even listening to your cases while physically being occupied with other things contributed to me succeeding during my interviews. From your experience at McKinsey, what is your opinion on how much being an industry expert is valued by these firms? Let me explain why I think this is so.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 13, 2019

I also found a lot of value in the LOMS materials that I purchased after going through the Case Interview Secrets videos. From these materials and a lot of hard work, I was able to interview with most of the Big 4 consulting firms and MBB. We have no control over what raw talent we may or may not have.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Question: I recently completed six interviews with BCG and am about to receive my offer to join them as a Project Lead. I found your case study videos very useful, as is the one-page framework handout, to prepare me for the interviews. He had nearly 20 years at McKinsey, I had 1 year. So I pointed it out.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Just like you read what I write to pick up tips, strategies, and "clues" to how to succeed in case interviews , consulting, and, to some extent, life, I do the exact same thing by reading about and learning from others. Here it is: While talent counts, determination matters a lot. * Apparently, he is extremely good at both.

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 23, 2016

Founded in 1998 by current CEO Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google recruits top talent from the best schools and companies across the globe – in fact, they are one of the only firms that works hard NOT to hire consultants and has built an internal consulting powerhouse. Interview Tips & Tricks. and a fit interview portion.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 11, 2014

IN the quest for market dominance, companies often engage in a war for talent. In a clear and methodical way, they invite the strongest applicants to come and joust in a competitive case interview tournament, which emulates the complexity and ambiguity of real business problems. Only the strongest are awarded the prize of employment.

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CaseInterview.com

MARCH 5, 2019

For new college graduates entering management consulting the top three consulting firms salaries breakdown is below: McKinsey: Base Salary: $83,000. McKinsey: Base Salary: $152,500. However, only students of top talent within these programs are recruited. Undergraduate Salaries (Entry-level). Performance Bonus: $18,000 max.

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CaseInterview.com

JULY 18, 2019

The hiring process involves a mixture of both behavioral interviews and case interviews. Talent Programs. Like other top-tier firms, Oliver Wyman has some special programs to try and retain their consulting talent. Whether or not you view travel as an opportunity depends upon your personal preferences.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

When I was recruiting, I once had a McKinsey engagement manager explain to me what I just explained to you. While the list of distinguishing characteristics is long, one trait that many McKinsey partners and engagement managers often talk about is "coach-ability.". It's unlikely you will be more talented than your colleagues.

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Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 20, 2016

Interview Tips & Tricks. If you make the cut, you can expect to be contacted for a phone interview within 3-6 weeks. If it’s a phone interview, make sure you’re in a quiet place with strong cell reception. And know the interviewer may pose as a hostile, unintelligent customer. Be Prepared – Don’t be late.

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CaseInterview.com

JULY 18, 2019

Talent and Organization Performance. Your own talents in this essential business concern might be a good fit for any of these areas for more details: [link]. Accenture proactively seeks out talent in the African American, Hispanic, and LGBT communities. For More: [link]. One third of its workers are women.

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CaseInterview.com

DECEMBER 3, 2019

If you have the raw talent and work ethic but are simply inexperienced, that’s very different than if you are experienced (in terms of years worked), but just can’t seem to do a good job. For most of my time at McKinsey , I was highly motivated and it showed. It is also situationally dependent.

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