Tom Spencer

APRIL 20, 2019

In my last blog post I wrote about how new grads can navigate interview season when they finally receive a consulting interview they’re excited about. Interview questions are commonly split up into technical, behavioural and fit questions. Key takeaway: You have a life outside of work/studies, and you have common sense.

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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. Please make sure to polish your shoes carefully before the interview. Tailored business suits are pricy, especially if you are still looking for jobs or studying.

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 21, 2013

Andy had failed a case interview with one firm but had a confirmed chance with McKinsey London, and he didn’t want to walk away without the offer. It also represents an exciting new moment for us – the first in a series of video interviews we’ll be posting on the site. Jenny Rae: Hi Andy, how are you? Jenny Rae: Good.

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Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

After flying out to Bangalore to pitch their idea, Pratt and Joshi were surprised to be given a meeting with the whole board of directors and went on to explain that their GDM would allow Infosys to undercut its competitors. Thankfully though, we don’t have any recordings of their set… INFOSYS CONSULTING INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING.

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Harmonious Workplaces

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Studies show that employment rates sharply drop after the age of 45 (OECD/Generation, 2023). 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. MarketWatch.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The collected information is then taken into product development meetings, focusing all future engineering efforts on addressing the customer pain points in a way that can be monetized. You don’t want to make the interview uncomfortable simply because you are aiming to extract as much information as possible.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Product designers work with a team of engineers and other professionals to design and create products that are functional , aesthetically pleasing, and meet the needs of customers. Prepare for the interview process Product design interviews often involve both technical and creative components, and it’s important to be well-prepared.

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CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Preparation: - LOMS and McKinsey's Problem Solving Test for the case studies (four weeks). Personally, I found the best case interviews [ in LOMS ] to be the most helpful. This understanding gave me confidence and peace during the interview process. My first case interview was the weakest of the three cases.

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Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 6, 2015

INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING . Interviews at Altman Vilandrie are held over 2 rounds. Round 0 – A phone interview if you’re an employee referral. This will be a screening interview with HR. In this interview, you can expect mostly behavioral and fit type questions like “Why do you want to be a consultant?

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 18, 2013

As the next installment in our popular Firm Profile series, we take a look at the evolution, reinvention, and current interview tactics of one of the world’s premier consulting firms – IBM. IBM GBS INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING. If applying online or through staffing agencies, the average interview process time line averaged 2.5

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Management Consulted

JUNE 23, 2015

In May, we launched the Consulting Case Interview Bootcamp – Online. It’s almost July, and we’ve got big plans – MBA meet-and-greets and a 1-month consulting immersion course in South Africa. While the case interview is the great equalizer, the fit interview is the great differentiator.

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 7, 2014

. BRIDGESPAN INTERVIEWS & CULTURE . As a result of the studies that the small team conducted, the proposition was put forth that Bain establish a non-profit practice area which was considered, but ultimately rejected. BRIDGESPAN INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING . KEY STATS FOR BRIDGESPAN. Bridgespan Website: www.bridgespan.org.

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Management Consulted

MARCH 28, 2016

Candidates will be interviewed on campus or over the phone. BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING . First things first: the chance of you getting a case to solve in a Booz Allen Hamilton consulting interview is greatly reduced when compared to other large firms. If so, grab an interview prep session with us here.

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 22, 2020

Interview Transcript: Betsy: Good afternoon. Your phone rings, you have to be at a meeting, your kids forgot their lunch at school, your dog has pooped on the rug, you got into traffic, you have to be in your doctor's office at a certain time. I am Betsy Jordyn and I am so excited to have Dr. Sangeeta Pati here.

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Management Consulted

JANUARY 18, 2015

KEARNEY INTERVIEW AND CULTURE. 1997 – First Global Prize, an annual business school case study competition for potential recruits, awarded. You have to be prepared for Sunday – Friday travel, which is the flip-side of client exposure – you get to meet and collaborate with the client, but you are NEVER at home.

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CaseInterview.com

APRIL 30, 2019

What follows is our exchange and my advice on how to prepare for second chance interviews after a rejection. Readers Email: I have a question pertaining to second chance interviews and case interview preparation. I interviewed with McKinsey for the second round and did not make it past that. I'm a Ph.D.

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 9, 2015

OC&C STRATEGY CONSULTANTS INTERVIEWS & CULTURE . As always, you will be working in a team intensive environment, so be sure to network and collaborate as you will be meeting plenty of new people. OC&C STRATEGY CONSULTANTS INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING . 7 Best Consulting Firms for International Opportunities (2015). #8

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Brimstone Consulting

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

CASE STUDY. Using diagnostic protocols, Brimstone interviewed various leaders throughout the organization, from plant managers to European sales leaders to the senior leadership team. Download Case Study. How a Sustainability Business Framework Aligned the Leadership Team and Accelerated Progress.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

JUNE 5, 2023

A large-scale global study involving over 32,000 people from 28 countries found only 20% are willing to have someone they disagree with their point of view as a coworker. Cross-Cultural Strategy #4: Employee Retention Interviews Most organizations conduct exit interviews, but employee retention interviews are proactive instead of reactive.

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Consulting Matters

MARCH 27, 2018

Interview Transcript: Betsy Jordyn: Well hello there everybody it's Betsy Jordyn of the Consultants Institute, and I am so excited to finally be interviewing Michael Zipursky of Consulting Success. And we had a three, four hour meeting to resolve it all. So Michael and I met how many years ago was it, Michael? Zipursky: Oh, wow.

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Management Consulted

MARCH 29, 2015

Because of this, we sat down with consulting veteran Lisa Bright (who is now part of the MC interview coaching team!) The school I was at isn’t one of McKinsey’s core schools, so I had to do a lot of reading online to prepare for the interview, get accustomed to case interviews and stuff like that. That was rough.

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Halo Psych

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Whether I’m chatting on a podcast such as my most recent interview for the Jobsworth Podcast , or whether I’m being asked to give a talk or run a course – the topic de jour has been feedback. A 2008 study suggests we are more likely to be indirect when giving negative feedback. We’re likely to go all round the houses.

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CaseInterview.com

AUGUST 12, 2019

She offers tips for successfully using LOMS and I include my response where I go into more detail on the best way to prepare for a consulting interview with LEK. I honestly would not have been able to develop my interviewing skills so quickly without your Look Over My Shoulder ® program , so again, thank you! Consulting.

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Management Consulted

JULY 19, 2015

Ramit is a junior at Duke University who successfully aced his on campus interview. However, he did receive some puzzling feedback from his interviewers, leading him to contact Jenny Rae to guide him through how to use the input constructively for his final interview on site at BCG. This week I talked to the two interviewers.

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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

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Question: Thank you for creating the Case Interview Secrets videos and Look Over My Shoulder ® program. My question is related to note-taking during the interview. What I am struggling with is keeping up with the interviewer, and still trying to note down key facts. So, if in a profitability case, I explore cost and sales.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 9, 2023

Whether you are studying for your MBA , Ph.D., You might be completing case studies, conducting experiments, and writing lengthy legal reports, all of which will prepare you for your career. graduate school is an incredible opportunity to learn as much as you can.

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freshminds

JUNE 26, 2017

You’ve already had three interviews and two assessment centres; this new interview will just be a walk in the park? Harvard Business School social psychologist, Amy Cuddy, studied first impressions and came to the conclusion that we form two impressions when we initially meet someone: Can we trust them?

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

You successfully interviewed for a position at your dream consulting firm, and you have received and accepted an offer. Maybe you interviewed in the fall but defend your thesis in the spring. If you are returning to school, take a wildly different class than your course of study. You did it! Learn a New Skill. The Bottom Line.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 11, 2021

For the ultimate assessment of one’s skills, a student might participate in a semester long capstone design project, conduct a semester long research study in a laboratory, or develop an innovative product for a start-up company. First you learn the elements of a case interview, memorizing frameworks and implementing strategies.

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Brimstone Consulting

MARCH 27, 2023

CASE STUDY Telecom Leader Accelerates Business Growth Through Coaching A global telecommunications provider engaged Brimstone to design and facilitate leadership development cohorts, build an inclusive global Sustainability Plan, and coach leaders across the US and Europe.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 25, 2019

I recently received this success story from an actress (now a BCG consultant), and thought you would find her suggestions and tips on case interview prep useful. I did your maths drills daily, and can practically recite the fashion case-study - I listened to LOMS on the tube, while cleaning, on my morning jogs.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 21, 2021

Often, individuals rush to study degrees with the hope that after graduating, they can transfer that knowledge to the respective fields they will be working in. The wealth of knowledge one gains while studying a three or four-year degree cannot automatically be transferred within an organisation. 4 Tips for Surviving Your First Year.

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Clarity Consultants

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Conduct surveys or interviews to gather insights, and consider creating learner profiles to guide your design process. Incorporate real-world scenarios and case studies to connect theoretical concepts to practical workplace applications. Identify their job roles, skill levels, and specific learning needs. Contact us today!

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 7, 2023

It’s crucial to conduct market research in multiple ways in order to gather as much information as possible, such as via surveys, interviews, focus groups, and online research. Networking events, trade shows, and industry conferences offer excellent opportunities to meet new potential partners and customers.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 11, 2021

The next part is to work backwards, work out what steps are required in order to meet these goals. Break it down as much as possible and set six-month, one-year, and three-year objectives to ensure you meet your final objectives in five years. Research is also essential when going into job interviews. Now you can start doing it!

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 22, 2017

Nothing tells you more about a firm than meeting the people who work there – the notion of a ‘company culture’ may sound like a cliché at first, but it genuinely provides insight. Consultants and recruiters often spend no more than a few seconds looking at your application when shortlisting interview candidates.

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