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? In consulting, you’ll have to challenge yourself and regularly interact with clients.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 29, 2018

Consulting firms are very good at selling themselves to potential recruits. In this post, I explore the other side of the value propositions presented by consulting firms during the recruiting process: “You will be exposed to a wide range of problems and industries”. You can choose the cases you work on”.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 29, 2022

In this article, I will break down a few functionalities of Human Resource teams, and a couple of ways to get started in Human Resource Management. Within HR management, there are three main functions to be aware of. If you are early in your career, you may be engaging a lot with recruiters. Talent Acquisition. Compensation.

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The Management Centre

APRIL 8, 2024

Chris Chadford, Learning and Development Manager at the Calico Group In this interview Chris Chadford, Learning and Development Manager at the Calico Group, shares his experience of developing managers so they have commercial, financial and innovation skills. Ultimately, enhancing those skills means we can have even more impact.

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The Management Centre

APRIL 9, 2024

Are you an aspiring manager? In this article, Petia Tzanova, =mc Learning and Development Consultant draws on her extensive career to outline key considerations when taking your first step into management. If you are ready, it’s crucial to reflect on whether management is truly the right path for you.

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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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Tom Spencer

JUNE 30, 2023

The financial services industry comprises firms that operate across a range of sectors: Asset & Wealth Management, Banking & Capital Markets, and Insurance. Wealth Management vs Asset Management Many people interchangeably use the term asset and wealth management.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 6, 2021

Consulting, like many other industries, is under threat from artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). The risks to the management consulting industry are summarized well in an article written by Alexandre Gonfalonieri , an AI Consultant based in Paris.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 29, 2022

Managing people is rewarding, but sometimes we could all use a hand in navigating its complexities. Read on to learn about 9 tips that will make every manager and HR professional’s life easier, and unlock the latent potential in your organisation to drive your company forward. Know when to Consult HR & Compliance Experts.

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CaseInterview.com

MARCH 5, 2019

Management consultant salaries in the United States will vary by position and experience. Starting from the base, fresh graduates (from undergrad institutions) earn an average base pay of $83,500 from top-tier consulting firms. These hires can earn a performance bonus of about $37,000 on average, with a $25,000 signing bonus.

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Management Consulted

MARCH 12, 2017

Lately, we’ve been hearing the same question from more and more law students – How do I transition to management consulting after law school? Consulting offers a better experience at a comparable pay scale. Management Consulting straight after Law School. The answer? Why is this important?

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Pursuing tertiary studies is not only about the academics, but also about knowing which career path you want to take and how to utilise the resources you are given by your institution in order to attain that goal. My interest in consulting began at university , before then I was certain I would become a diplomat.

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Successful Independent Consulting

APRIL 27, 2022

If you refer to yourself as a freelancer or consultant, what does that imply? The terms you use to describe yourself will impact how potential clients perceive you, how they pay you, and even how much they're willing to pay. Consultants give strategic advice and often lead complex projects.

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The Management Centre

JUNE 5, 2021

Welcome to the Safe Space – where managers can share their issues, and gain advice from top learning & development consultants. This time, the issue comes from a manager with a thorny issue: supporting a colleague who has been treated badly but doesn’t want to make a complaint. What is the issue? What should I do?

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Business Consulting Agency

MARCH 26, 2024

In today’s competitive landscape, leveraging small business consulting services can be a game-changer, providing expert guidance, strategic insights, and actionable solutions that drive growth, efficiency, and success. Benefits of small business consulting services are outlined. Have questions?

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 25, 2023

Consulting is about more than financial return on investment (ROI). Success is fueled by the knowledge, skills, talent, and efforts of individual consultants. As Generation Z comes of age, it is important for consulting firms to understand the hopes and expectations of the newest cohort of graduating talent.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 17, 2021

Recruiters want to hire candidates with strong self-awareness because people who understand their own strengths and weaknesses are likely to cause less trouble in a team environment. One of the recruiters metaphorically described ‘being yourself’ as promoting a personal brand. It can allow you to learn your authentic identity.

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Business Consulting Agency

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In today’s dynamic and competitive business landscape, companies often face a multitude of challenges that can hinder their growth and success. Business consulting services have emerged as invaluable allies for organizations seeking to overcome these challenges. Work with a business consultant and get professional assistance.

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Business Consulting Agency

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Business consulting services have emerged as catalysts of success, providing expert guidance and strategies to help companies thrive. Get business help through business consulting services. Financial Management : Ensuring optimal financial health through prudent budgeting, cash flow management, and resource allocation.

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Business Consulting Agency

JANUARY 25, 2024

To enhance their chances of success, investors and entrepreneurs often turn to business consultants for expert guidance and support. Launching startup ventures can be done with better results. When working with business experts that can guide, advise, and execute business objectives, one gets better results.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 14, 2021

Launching a management consulting career is a daunting task due to the competitive nature of the profession. There is also a large pool of applicants for managing consulting jobs in the developing world and few firms that are actually hiring. Most companies recruit from a limited number of top ranked universities.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

You received an interview with a consulting firm! Management consulting interviews generally have two types of assessments, behavioral and casing. This blog will help shed some light on what to expect and how to prepare for behavioral assessments. Structuring Your Response: The STAR Method. What to Expect.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 18, 2023

Marketing consultants advise companies on marketing strategies and campaigns. Marketing consultants may work as freelancers, or as part of a digital agency (such as Slalom ), marketing agency (such as Ogilvy ), or larger firm that has digital and marketing capabilities (such as McKinsey Digital or BCG X ).

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 21, 2022

This article was inspired by a recent conversation with an IT prodigy who specializes in building virtual games used for recruitment purposes. Online assessments, aptitude tests, and gamified problem-solving tasks have become ubiquitous in the recruitment processes of top companies, with consulting firms being some of the earliest adopters.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

In this short post, we will briefly explore how consulting firms work, the hierarchy within firms, the main types of firms, and a few ways to learn more about a particular firm as you chart your career path, prepare your applications, and get ready to matriculate into the consulting industry. How do Consulting Firms Work?

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 22, 2021

Dane Sequeira was an advanced professional degree consultant at the Boston Consulting Group. He worked at the Los Angeles office of BCG, performing due diligence with private equity clients and assisting management teams with firm acquisitions. What got you interested in the path to consulting? s in the corporate world.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

If you are a current student and are interested in consulting, chances are you are familiar with your school’s consulting club. However, beyond just interacting with the club as a general member, I believe that being an executive of the club can be a very fulfilling and valuable experience. Networking with Firms.

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The Management Centre

APRIL 29, 2022

This time, the issue comes from a manager with a very common challenge: people management is taking up a lot of their time. Hello Management Centre. I work in a charity and I am relatively new to management. When it was suggested that I manage someone, I was pleased. What our consultants say: Rachel.

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Management Consulted

JUNE 25, 2014

In 9 out of 10 cases, especially if you are an experienced hire or come from a non-target school, having a contact inside a consulting firm will make the difference between getting an interview or not. In the following videos, we give a basic overview on networking basics – specific to consulting. consulting 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.

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 29, 2021

How should agile coaches work? Should agile coaches focus on: How well the teams use their pre-determined agile framework. For example, how good is their Scrum?). Enroll (or somehow persuade) the managers in an agile mindset. (As As an example, how agile do the managers think?). (As I see this a lot.

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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. Communicate the Unpredictability of Consulting.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

If you are interested in consulting roles, case interviews are an integral part of that process. No matter how well prepared you are, you will never really know the case that lies ahead. No matter how well prepared you are, you will never really know the case that lies ahead. Yet, this is also where the challenge begins.

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Management Consulted

APRIL 20, 2016

Going to a top notch business school to get an MBA is high on the list for many aspiring consultants, especially those based in or desiring to work in the U.S. MBA programs should you apply to if you want the best inroads to consulting? MBA programs for Management Consulting – and the results may surprise you.

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Business Consulting Agency

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

To navigate these challenges successfully, many medium-sized companies are turning to business consulting services. In this article, we will explore the manifold benefits of working with business consultants and the various areas in which they provide invaluable assistance.

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 21, 2016

list here ), covering the best majors and programs specifically as they relate to the consulting field. Today, we highlight the Top 10 Global MBA programs for consulting. With a sterling international reputation and an excellent cadre of educators, INSEAD has long been a pipeline in to the consulting industry.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

MARCH 4, 2024

Analytical skill sets also need to include: negotiating consulting communication developing others quantitative analysis Also, organizations need analytical leadership at every level, not just in the CTO or IT department. The following are six high-impact and low-cost culture levers leaders can pull to build an analytical cutlure orientation.

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