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The Right Way to Check Someone’s References

Harvard Business

You think you’ve found the right candidate to fill your open position and now it’s time to check references. Checking references is often seen as one small piece of the hiring protocol—the final motion to go through before you extend a formal offer to a candidate. Should you ask each person the same questions?

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Networking to Get McKinsey, Bain & BCG Offers

CaseInterview.com

I did the same for resume questions, i.e., I tried to structure my answers to questions like "Why our firm?" I hope we'll be able to meet one day. What you have to realize about this role of reading consulting resumes and cover letters is this. Keep in mind, this is before I even read the resume. Thank you again!

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Experienced Hire Recruiting in Consulting

Tom Spencer

The demand from top consulting firms for experienced hires has been growing and it has reached a peak during the pandemic for three reasons: There is a limited pool of MBA candidates, which means firms do not meet their recruitment targets by simply fishing in the MBA pond. Why firms hire experienced hires. Interview process.

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How to Become a Better Mentor

Tom Spencer

Mentorship can last for a few meetings or for many years. In order to build a support network, look for ways to help team members who are both more junior and more senior than you, and consider organizing virtual meetings or grabbing coffees to discuss issues outside of work. Join mentorship organizations.

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Why You Should Always Go Off-Script in a Job Interview

Harvard Business

Rather than carefully analyzing your resume and engaging in deep conversation, a busy interviewer might rely on split-second impressions. The problem occurs when people process information through what psychologists refer to as the peripheral route. “Always wear a suit” is just one of the bad pieces of advice out there.

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What We Learned from Improving Diversity Rates at Pinterest

Harvard Business

By the end of that year, we had hit or exceeded most of our goals , improving hiring rates of underrepresented engineers from 1 to 9% and increasing underrepresented talent from 7% to 12% in other roles. Others wonder if underrepresented groups can truly meet a high hiring bar. Pursuing diversity requires plenty of course correction.

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Archstone Consulting Culture and Interview Tips

Management Consulted

The firm is small and internally loyal – poaching talent from one group to haul it over to another is frowned upon. Generally, weekly meetings with your manager are available and the atmosphere is collegial; many current and ex-employees reference how smart and friendly the people are that they have worked with at Archstone Consulting.