Consulting Matters

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Bosses, colleagues and friends all questioned the wisdom of quitting his high-paying job and steady paycheck for the unknowns of starting his own consulting business. After over 15 years of consistent and growing consulting success - they now understand exactly why he did it. Do you want to start or grow your own business?

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Consulting Insurance Insurance Methodologies 296

Management Consulted

APRIL 27, 2014

A prospective management consultant without basic business understanding is like a camera tripod with 2 legs — it just won’t work out for you. What will you learn from starting a business that will help you prepare for consulting? Complete our Consultant For a Day exercise. Size its market.

Development 205

Development Consulting Boston Consulting Group McKinsey 205

Management Consulted

JUNE 8, 2014

The case study question is a fundamental portion of any consulting interview. Perhaps you’re a natural at networking, possess a wunderkind resume, and exemplify expert-level interpersonal communication skills. The good news is that there’s a method to the madness, and accordingly, anyone can excel given the right preparation.

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Case Study Case Studies Study Case Interview 194

Management Consulted

DECEMBER 11, 2013

CAPGEMINI CONSULTING. Today we continue our firm profile series with an in-depth review of Capgemini Consulting. KEY STATS FOR CAPGEMINI CONSULTING. KEY STATS FOR CAPGEMINI CONSULTING. CAPGEMINI CONSULTING HISTORY. Then in 1970, Sogeti diversified into consulting and outsourcing services. Website: [link].

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Capgemini Interviews Consulting Accenture 192

Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

So, after writing the perfect resume and cover letter, and preparing at least 6 Hero Stories, it’s time to face the music. In our Consulting Interview Bible, we go into the differences in great detail – but that’s not the point of this article. Consulting Math. Today, we focus on 6 types of case interviews.

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Case Interview Interviews Study Cover Letters 236

Management Consulted

AUGUST 7, 2016

The Cambridge Group is the embodiment of a “boutique” consulting firm. Acquired in 2009 by The Nielsen Company, a world leader in market research, and with only one location in downtown Chicago, the Cambridge Group has taken the most basic concept of “supply and demand” and concluded that there is a better way. Market Entry Strategy.

Groups 100

Groups Interviews Culture Case Interview 100

Management Consulted

JANUARY 15, 2017

Today we highlight Kalypso, a young but emerging player in the consulting market. If you are interested in the emerging market of the Internet of Things (IoT) or Augmented Reality (AR) devices, or are fascinated by helping a company navigate product placement in a grocery store, Kalypso may be a good fit for you.

Interviews 100

Interviews Culture Case Interview Intellectual Property 100

Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 22, 2015

If you’re new to consulting, it won’t take you long to discover that MBB firms are insanely competitive. Consulting firms want to see that you’ve been “professionalized,” and also that you’re able to handle a high-pressure, fast-paced, business environment with long work hours. Undergrad Internship.

Consulting 100

Consulting Recruiting Recruitment Finance 100

Management Consulted

DECEMBER 26, 2016

Today we highlight tremendous business analyst and post-consulting leadership jobs at Uber. In the same way, Uber allows any employee in any role the freedom to submit and subsequently implement a good idea. Politics do not play a main role at Uber; good ideas are recognized and people are promoted based on numbers, data and analytics.

Culture 100

Culture Case Interview Interviews Transportation 100

Tom Spencer

JANUARY 18, 2020

University is a difficult journey for anyone, regardless of major. 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. Projects and client types. Workplace culture. Exit opportunities.

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Consulting Recruiting Recruitment Case Interview 78

Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 6, 2016

Today’s emphasis is on ZS Associates (pronounced Zee S in the USA) – a premier boutique firm focused on sales force and marketing optimization. Founded in 1983 by Kellogg School of Management marketing professors Andris A. Where did ZS Associates begin, and what are they known for? It was the mother of all projects.

Case Interview 100

Case Interview Interviews Sales Pharmaceuticals 100

Management Consulted

OCTOBER 2, 2016

Ranked at #8 in the Vault Consulting Top 50, Cornerstone Research may just be the most interesting consulting firm you’ve never heard of. The firm has four main areas of expertise: consulting for attorneys, performing research and analysis, obtaining and prepping expert witnesses, and preparing for deposition and trial.

Interviews 100

Interviews Research Culture Case Interview 100

Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 4, 2009

It’s an important question – and never more so than in today’s market. What’s next – when your resume doesn’t receive an interview; your first round doesn’t lead to a call-back; your final round receives a polite rejection? If you don’t make it past the resume stage, don’t ask.

Resumes 147

Resumes Consulting Case Interview Interviews 147

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. Why did you decide to pursue management consulting? Jeff : I had little idea about management consulting until my second year at university.

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Recruiting Recruitment Case Interview Consulting 78

Management Consulted

AUGUST 9, 2015

OC&C STRATEGY CONSULTANTS INTERVIEWS & CULTURE . Today we continue our firm profile series with an in-depth review of OC&C Strategy Consultants. KEY STATS FOR OC&C STRATEGY CONSULTANTS . OC&C Strategy Consultants Website: [link]. OC&C Strategy Consultants Headquarters: Worldwide.

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Interviews Culture Strategy Strategy 100

CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

I would not like to end up in the Eastern European market; my longer term goals are in Western Europe, USA, Brazil or Middle East. So my dilemma is whether to go for BCG [ Eastern Europe ], for the great company it is, the focus in projects that it has, and also for the market, which in this region is very interesting.

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Case Interview Resumes Cover Letters Interviews 45

Management Consulted

MAY 22, 2016

ARCHSTONE CONSULTING. Today we highlight Archstone Consulting, a new firm on the block that is quickly making a name for itself in the consulting neighborhood. While originally founded as an independent strategic firm, Archstone Consulting was acquired by leading enterprise benchmarking firm The Hackett Group in 2009.

Interviews 100

Interviews Culture Consulting Case Interview 100

Management Consulted

JUNE 12, 2016

A household name in the consulting world, Ernst & Young (EY) has gone through some dramatic changes in the past few years. With 27 offices worldwide, Parthenon-EY is still a new venture, although it is has gained decent market share in the 2 years it has been operational. And is it a good stepping stone for you to get to MBB firms?

Interviews 100

Interviews Culture Case Interview Bain 100

Management Consulted

MARCH 18, 2015

With so many diverse arms of the company, today we will be focusing on IMS Consulting Group, a branch of the massive IMS Health organization. KEY STATS FOR IMS CONSULTING GROUP . IMS Consulting Group Website: [link]. IMS Consulting Group Headquarters: New York. IMS Consulting Group Employees: 475 people.

Groups 100

Groups Interviews Culture Consulting 100

CaseInterview.com

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

What are the Top Consulting Firms? While it sometimes seems that everyone wants to get into the top 3 strategy consulting firms McKinsey, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), and Bain & Company (Bain), also known as MBB , it's worth noting that there are several other top consulting firms that can give a career a real boost.

Oliver Wyman 81

Oliver Wyman Boston Consulting Group Consulting Bain 81

Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 28, 2016

Today we highlight tremendous business analyst and post-consulting leadership jobs at Chick-Fil-A. With Chick-Fil-A, the typical application can be completed in as little as 45 minutes, but be prepared to do some killer networking if you want to give yourself a good chance to land an interview. Interview Tips & Tricks.

Culture 100

Culture Cover Letters Case Interview Interviews 100

Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

KPMG CONSULTING. However, not all of its resources are pointed towards consulting, as it offers three lines of services, Audit, Tax and Advisory, with the Advisory arm of its operations (where consulting lives) generating $9.09 KPMG CONSULTING KEY STATS. KPMG CONSULTING WEBSITE: www.kpmg.com. Billion last year.

Interviews 100

Interviews Culture Consulting Case Interview 100

Management Consulted

APRIL 6, 2014

Now, the firm is at the top of its game – and has big plans in the consulting space. Whether you’re planning to interview at PwC or just want the lay of the land, check out one of the coolest business stories consulting has to offer. With each challenge, the firm grows stronger. KEY STATS FOR PWC. PwC Website PwC U.S.

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PricewaterhouseCoopers IBM GBS Case Interview Interviews 221

Management Consulted

DECEMBER 20, 2015

Today’s article is brought to you by MC intern Preeti Vemu, an ex-Deloitte consultant who specializes in school and event outreach as well as general nutrition for the (mostly-male) masses at MC. The firm’s leadership set up a meeting with eBay, who thought they were the market leaders in terms of fraud detection.

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Deloitte Resumes Culture Government 100

Management Consulted

OCTOBER 16, 2016

30 years old and long a mainstay in European consulting, BTS Group has been steadily growing since its inception in 1986. BTS was founded in 1986 by Henrik Ekelund with three investors from other leading Scandinavian consulting firms. Marketing & Sales. Consulting. BTS GROUP INTERVIEWS AND CULTURE. Practice Areas.

Groups 100

Groups Interviews Culture Case Interview 100

Management Consulted

MARCH 9, 2014

The Advisory Board Company also offers technology, management, and consulting services. Although we will be reviewing this company as a whole, our focus will especially be on The Advisory Board Company’s consulting services. Is The Advisory Board Company is a good company for you to work for?

Interviews 147

Interviews Culture Company Healthcare 147

Consultant Ninja

SEPTEMBER 4, 2008

Consultant Ninja. Management Consultant | Excel Jockey | Slide Monkey | Corporate Insurgent | One-Eyed Man in the Valley of the Blind Mckinsey | Bain | BCG | Booz | Oliver Wyman. Classic Consulting Quotes. Timmy: "What types of trade spend activities did you manage?". Wow, you managed all that, that sounds great?!

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Oliver Wyman Consulting Resumes Airlines 100

Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 15, 2015

FTI CONSULTING INTERVIEWS & CULTURE. As consulting firms go, FTI Consulting is a newcomer – but at just over 30 years old, the firm has made impressive strides to become one of the most respected name in legal analysis and data-driven research to support major initiatives for law firms, banks and the majority of the Fortune 500.

Interviews 100

Interviews Culture Consulting Case Interview 100

Management Consulted

MAY 4, 2014

We recently had the opportunity to interview Jason, a student at NYU Stern who landed a summer internship with Deloitte Consulting S&O. Jason: So currently I’m a junior at NYU Stern majoring in economics and global business. I had a bunch of friends in freshman year who did express an interest in consulting. Jason: Sure.

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Deloitte Case Interview Consulting Interviews 158

CaseInterview.com

MARCH 26, 2019

The PARADE Method (tm) is an approach to answering resume-oriented job interview questions. It is an approach I developed that is tailored for answering these questions in job interviews for management consulting, as well as interviews for senior executive positions in industry. PARADE is an acronym that stands for: P roblem.

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Case Interview Interviews Resumes Retail 81

Management Consulted

OCTOBER 3, 2012

Last week we held an MC exclusive subscriber giveaway contest – entrants told us in 200 words or less how they became interested in consulting. The prize for best answer was a FREE Consulting Case Bank and The Consulting Bible 3rd edition – a HUGE giveaway – so we weren’t surprised when we heard from so many of you.

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Consulting Case Interview Interviews Engineering 204

Management Consulted

DECEMBER 7, 2014

Founded in Boston, MA , and containing the heart and DNA of consulting industry giant Bain & Company, Bridgespan is the key non-profit consulting firm in today’s consulting industry. Bridgespan Employees: 15-60 Consultants. Their services emphasized analytical consulting. KEY STATS FOR BRIDGESPAN.

Interviews 150

Interviews Culture Bain Consulting 150

Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 16, 2014

Mainardi, even more effusive, stated that the merger will “help reinvent management consulting for the next century.”. There is a good reason for the confusion. Well, as it turned out, Arthur Anderson earned more from Enron in consulting fees than it did in auditing fees. Small conflict of interest. Gold Fever.

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BearingPoint Talent Culture Industry 92

Tsavo Neal

JANUARY 25, 2018

Consulting lead generation isn’t easy, especially when done online. Now, B2B decision makers are actively looking for consultants online, and your digital presence can be a huge part of how you generate new conversations with buyers. Jon Jantsch, Duct Tape Marketing. ? ?. Partnership Marketing. Email Marketing.

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Consulting Advertising Case Interview Conference 68

Confessions of a Consultant

AUGUST 20, 2017

The social housing projects and the general environment are a testament to what can be achieved with good urban planning. Customer Service: When the market tipped the scales at circa 50% of the former business volume, consultants came to understand who pays the bills. The consultants who survived morphed into ‘resultants’.

Resumes 40

Resumes Culture Finance Development 40

Emerson Consulting Group

APRIL 4, 2019

If your target market consists of multiple specific industries, spreading the good word about your service and products via industry publications can amplify and extend the reach of your marketing. This tactic is a fine example of how published articles can function not only as marketing tools but as selling tools as well.

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Journal Case Interview Conference Groups 40

Harvard Business

MARCH 21, 2018

When Toby Johnson was 24 years old, the Army pilot was in charge of eight $30 million Apache helicopters, plus the 30 people who managed them — more responsibility than any of her friends in the private sector. Today, she’s a VP and General Manager for a prominent Fortune 500 corporation.

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Real Estate Case Interview Deloitte Leadership 32