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Internal Strategy: Lessons Learned (2 of 2)

Tom Spencer

This article continues on from Part 1 , in which I shared some of my experiences of working with an internal strategy team at a large financial institution, and some of the main projects and activities I undertook. In this article, we will explore the 7 main differences between internal strategy and management consulting. Flexibility.

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The 3 Relationship Strategies That Guarantee your Success

Claris Consulting

They aced the interview, had a superb resume, and were told no thank you. What this smart and talented professional neglected to consider was that in most overscheduled and overburdened Dr’s offices is a receptionist acting as a gatekeeper that determines whether sales reps ever meet the doctor.

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OC&C Strategy Consultants Interview and Culture

Management Consulted

OC&C STRATEGY CONSULTANTS INTERVIEWS & CULTURE . Today we continue our firm profile series with an in-depth review of OC&C Strategy Consultants. Known for its incredible family-style and entrepreneurial culture, relaxed work style, and long retention of employees, OC&C competes not only on strategy but also on culture.

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How to Build a Consulting Website

Consulting Matters

For many consultants and coaches - both new and seasoned - they see their website as nothing more than an online brochure or resume. So this quick win is all around how you can begin to either start with your website strategy or refine your website strategy so it is set up to attract and impress your perfect ideal client.

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Improve Your Resume by Turning Bullet Points into Stories

Harvard Business

Updating your LinkedIn profile and resume. So how can you make your resume, profile, and interview more effective? What were their biggest challenges, and how did you help meet them? Let’s look at how to do this by analyzing the resume and LinkedIn profile of a startup marketing executive.

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How to Get a McKinsey Interview Through Networking

CaseInterview.com

I contacted the McKinsey Director for Middle East offices (He is the most senior fellow I could find -- my strategy was to start from the top). Here's the principle: Meet as many people who work in the management consulting firm you are trying to get into, and eventually good things happen. it's so nice to finally meet you.".

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When IQ Matters (and When It Doesn’t)

CaseInterview.com

I will list a few here: Attendance — IQ does not predict whether you will show up to class, do homework, go to meetings, or attend industry continuing-education events that aren’t required. In the early 1990s, McKinsey screened resumes primarily based on GPAs and test scores (a proxy for the IQ score) — the higher, the better.

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