Tom Spencer

AUGUST 2, 2021

A constantly reoccurring conversation I have heard discussed about the management consulting industry is if the preference for talent is in favor of “ poets” (those that come from more of a humanities background) or “ quants” (those that come from more of a technical or hard sciences background).

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CaseInterview.com

MAY 31, 2022

One of the questions I get a lot from newer managers is: “How do I manage someone who is older and more experienced, knowledgeable, and talented than I am?” The people asking this question typically feel awkward managing someone who, by many measures, is more competent in a particular area. It means you recruited well.

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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. After five or so interviews, the hiring manager stated that they wanted a “digital native.” Sorry I couldn’t be of more help. Wish you all the best!

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CaseInterview.com

MARCH 5, 2019

Management consultant salaries in the United States will vary by position and experience. Here’s a breakdown of salaries for management consultants according to the top three consulting firms. Their emphasis on technology, cost-cutting, and effectively managing operations has led to better consultant pay over time.

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Business Consulting Agency

APRIL 8, 2024

Financial Management and Analysis Financial management is a cornerstone of small business success. Consultants assist in financial analysis, budgeting, cash flow management, and identifying areas for cost optimization and revenue enhancement.

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Asamby Consulting

MARCH 3, 2022

Manage Operational HR Functions Some of the major functions are HRIS management, payroll system management, and budget management. Manage Employee Rewards & Benefits This task includes compensation design and reward strategy, which a company can be an attractive employer if this is done correctly.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Management consulting interviews generally have two types of assessments, behavioral and casing. Recruiters are assessing your background, your project experience, and your ability to fit into the company. HireVue is software that recruiting teams use during the interview process. Structuring Your Response: The STAR Method.

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Harvard Business

JULY 27, 2023

But it is a good time to review corporate values, personnel policies, and engage with employees on these issues. The first step should be to remember the moral and business cases for DEI. They remain strong. Second, you might reconsider using DEI labels, as some have suggested.

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Management Consulted

APRIL 20, 2016

MBA programs for Management Consulting – and the results may surprise you. Kellogg School of Management – Northwestern University. The Class of 2015 had a full 35% of its graduates accept offers in the consulting field, and Kellogg has become a hot recruiting spot across top firms – but especially for McKinsey.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

Throughout the consulting career recruiting process, I found it memorable that in both informal conversations and formal presentations, the issue of personal life management did occur as a poignant topic of conversation. Those that did were nearly all parents or were expecting a child. Communicate the Unpredictability of Consulting.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 15, 2021

MBA consulting recruiting season starts every fall. I am commenting purely on recruiting for a post-MBA consulting position. They generally learn about it through formal campus based recruiting events, their Consulting Club, or the constant pressure to network and talk to lots of consulting professionals. Image: Pexels.

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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. Or in the case of a former management consultant, you want to experience different industries or functional capabilities. This policy makes sense for consultancies.

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CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 31, 2019

The following field report is from a recently hire Bain intern who wanted to pass along some advice to others still in the recruiting process. Check out our Privacy Policy below for details on how we protect and manage your submitted data. Read Our Privacy Policy. No, Thanks! I do not want free resources.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 20, 2019

An MBA degree has long been known as a robust pathway towards accessing management consulting career options. In order to give some perspective, it is helpful to highlight what those MBA advantages actually are: On campus recruiting from a large range of firms. On campus recruiting serves two key purposes.

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Rick Conlow

JUNE 19, 2023

The number of companies adopting and managers leading remote work teams has increased significantly. It is worth noting that the exact extent of remote work adoption varies across countries, industries, and individual company policies. In addition, Gallup research shows 82% of managers are failing. hours a week.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 25, 2020

Dear university seniors, I really sympathize with the senior year recruiting grind. Additionally, COVID-19 has led to massive layoffs and the US government’s new policy , making it harder to get approval for work visas, mean that there’s a pool of great talent that is hungry to get these entry-level jobs. Reading Time: 3 minutes.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 11, 2020

During both consulting recruiting and the initial months working in consulting, experienced by myself and my friends, the top priority for a consulting career which has been consistently emphasized has been delivering excellent client work. Recruiting support. Arguably, the second priority has been persistent learning. Networking.

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Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 12, 2020

When it comes to recruiting, consulting firms have a roster of schools’ from which they source the majority of their summer interns and full-time employees. Students from non-core schools often get hired via an internal referral, as the result of winning a case competition, or via an alternative recruiting channel. Final Thoughts.

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The Management Centre

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Ensure there are stated organisational values and ethics in a written policy, mandated to all stakeholders. Be careful that this is not just another policy. Values, ethics and intents need to permeate all other policies: from recruitment to flexible working. But writing it down is just a first step. It shows intent.

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NeoAcademic

MARCH 25, 2021

Direct link to the application and formal job ad: [link] As part of a recently-funded US National Science Foundation project in which we will be building an online virtual interviewing platform, my laboratory will be hiring a part-time project manager with work to do for roughly the next two years.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 21, 2021

Looking back to consulting recruiting in graduate school, I always think about how interesting it was that so much of the conversation among candidates was about getting an offer from a top consulting firm. During the recruiting process, firms screen candidates for potential to succeed given the firm’s business portfolio and culture.

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Harvard Business

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

What is more, we found that a good corporate privacy policy can shield firms from the financial harm posed by a data breach — by offering customers transparency and control over their personal information — while a flawed policy can exacerbate the problems caused by a breach. Why Study Privacy Policies?

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LSA Global

DECEMBER 10, 2019

New Managers are Struggling. Do you know the role and responsibility of a new manager at your company? Senior executives and non-executive managers are unhappy with the performance of their companies’ frontline managers. The Role and Responsibility of a New Manager in 5 Stages. Effective new managers are decisive.

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Asamby Consulting

JULY 20, 2022

Compensation seems okay, recruiting also solid. And the management team seems to do a good job as well. Check out our privacy policy. These roles are often called program manager or project manager. Great communication, a cool web shop, an amazing product, solid fulfillment processes and a quick customer support.

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Asamby Consulting

JANUARY 4, 2023

Modern cashflow management tools make this exercise easy. Recruit smarter, not harder The shift in the labor market is here to stay. Check out our privacy policy. Working with recruiting firms can boost both speed and reduce cost of hiring. A spreadsheet will do as well. The baby boomers are exiting the work force.

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Harvard Business

APRIL 13, 2016

A managers’ challenge is how to take these “on the books” policies and move them beyond simple compliance to a place of executional excellence. In our work with employers, we find that when managers embrace new policies and regulations rather than grudgingly complying, they bring needed change to workplace culture.

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CaseInterview.com

APRIL 30, 2019

Yes, I think it is, but you can't always manage it when you want to manage it. One of the rising star engagement managers, who was now about two years away from partner, landed a monstrous 01 opportunity. Last I checked, the rising star manager made partner. 2) How good are you at managing up and pushing back.

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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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CaseInterview.com

AUGUST 11, 2022

You want the highest performing executives to recruit you to be on their teams. The best of the best can choose to work for, recruit, befriend, or partner up with their choice of people. Check out our privacy policy for details on how we protect and manager your submitted data. Think about it. Unsubscribe at any time.

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Asamby Consulting

MARCH 24, 2022

All this comes down to one thing: More work in managing the company. At the same time, as the CEO, you probably don’t want to spend all your time managing that day-to-day and building your backend systems. Check out our privacy policy. Think of the COO or operations manager as the execution engine to your strategic decisions.

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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 went through workshops offered by these firms and talked to numerous recruiters and consultants.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Having been an engineer for close to two years at this point, my GPA was extremely low for the top management consulting firms (2.8 ). However, I knew that with extensive networking and with a continued extreme success in my classes I would ultimately end up at a top management consulting firm. Read Our Privacy Policy.

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Rick Conlow

JULY 2, 2023

And of course, organizations and managers want the hustle and the desire to get ahead. 57% of employees blame managers for their quiet quitting. 39% of employees say managers have not noticed their lower performance. And of course, organizations and managers want the hustle and the desire to get ahead.

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CaseInterview.com

APRIL 12, 2019

Big 4, it's all about working with middle managers and possibly doing. Your work is controlled often, and your manager will also make a significant contribution to it. At BCG, it's all about independence, you really have to manage your tasks and time on your own, and the. Read Our Privacy Policy. At BCG on the.

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Harvard Business

JULY 4, 2018

The recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and on-boarding of even one new employee is a time-intensive process every manager takes seriously. Becoming a Manager. 5 Things New Managers Should Focus on First. New Managers Need a Philosophy About How They’ll Lead. dave king/Getty Images. You and Your Team Series.

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 28, 2013

If you love a strong performing underdog, are ex-military, or just go bananas thinking about public policy and the private sector, read on for these – and more – reasons we love Booz & Company. Booz, who could very well possibly be considered the father of management consulting as a career. Website: www.booz.com.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 14, 2017

Three significant aspects in the life of a management consultant: travel, training and mentorship. When it comes to travel, different consulting firms have different policies. Consulting firms will typically assign new recruits with a formal mentor. Mentorship. Image Source: Flickr ).

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