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Management Consulting

CaseInterview.com

Rather than addressing the operational angle of how to do it, we address the bigger question of what to do. As a client explains the challenges they’re facing, they may present mixed information or a biased perception. Your client may present the issue in a biased manner.

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Holiday Human-Capital Culling Could Cost

Harmonious Workplaces

When one speaks with business owners, executives, or recruiters, about and during the hiring process, the message has become more pointed post-Thanksgiving from “We’re not sure when we will make our decision” to “We’ll make a decision after the holidays.” USA Today offers advice on preparing for winter layoffs.

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How do MBA Programs Prepare you for Consulting?

Tom Spencer

The project included a one week trip to China, monthly client check-ins, semi-annual and annual presentations, and hours of research. With a team of five, we delved into 3+ years of sales data and operational costs to create an effective final presentation.

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Poets and Quants in Management Consulting

Tom Spencer

Among us poets, we often talk about how our background really lends itself to having a natural feel for the ever-present fast-moving political dynamics that exists within each firm. Successful oral communication is all about telling a meaningful story (usually in conjunction with a PowerPoint presentation).

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The Key to Hiring Great Salespeople

Comatch

Recruiting salespeople is a critical task. . To illustrate the above, two real-life examples come to mind: A headhunter once shared, “I want to present candidates while my clients want resumes.” Recruiting top talent is not an exact science. But, It’s not that simple: consider the hidden costs!

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 “Additional Responsibilities” in Consulting

Tom Spencer

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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The Barriers to Recruiting and Employing Digital Talent

Harvard Business

But it’s particularly difficult for large, traditional firms , especially those which operate in consolidated, non-growth industries (think pulp and paper, steel, airlines) and which are often located away from the metropolitan areas where data scientists live. Seeing bottom-up initiatives through.

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