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Acing the Fit Interview — Strategy and Approach

Tom Spencer

Interviews at consulting firms are often broken down into 3 segments: Fit Interview (~10 mins) Case Interview (~30 mins) Questions and Answers (~5 mins) While the vast majority of content out there focuses on the case interview, it is worth pointing out that the fit interview should not be overlooked.

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Accenture Interviews, Culture, and Careers

Management Consulted

This Strategy Simplified conversation reveals everything you need to know about Accenture – and nothing you don’t. The post Accenture Interviews, Culture, and Careers appeared first on Management Consulted. Listen for an insider look… Read Article.

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How to Interview a Candidate You Don’t Immediately Click With

Harvard Business

It’s often easier for interviewers to connect with candidates who have similar backgrounds, pedigrees, credentials, or perspectives. As organizations experiment with new ways to attract and retain underrepresented talent, the job interview dynamic merits further attention.

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5 Ways to Prepare for Situational Interview Questions

Harvard Business

When interviewing for a new job, anticipating and preparing answers in writing to the most common situational questions — such as how you solved a big problem, aligned stakeholders on a project, influenced someone to think a different way, worked with difficult personalities, or met a tight deadline — will ensure your answers are crisp and clear.

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85 Best Podcast Interview Questions to Ask [2024]

Buzzsprout

Asking your guests engaging questions is pivotal to the success of interview podcasts and helps differentiate your content from other shows. This guide breaks down how to come up with great questions so you can nail your interviews and keep listeners hooked. Ask yourself: What is the primary goal of this episode?

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Acing the Fit Interview — Effective Storytelling

Tom Spencer

Acing the Fit Interview: Strategy and Approach Motivation Questions Effective Storytelling Finessing Negative Stories In the third article of this series, you will learn about personal experience questions that demand a different approach from motivation questions.

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Acing the Fit Interview — Motivation Questions

Tom Spencer

Acing the Fit Interview: Strategy and Approach Motivation Questions Effective Storytelling Finessing Negative Stories In the second article of this series, you will learn about the often-underestimated motivation questions like “why consulting?” The interviewer will be expecting a few concise and well-supported reasons.