Tom Spencer

AUGUST 4, 2018

Welcome back to the data driven recruiting series! Please refer to the first article in this series for the first five findings and more details on the data sources and methodology behind the analysis. Ian Glennon is a strategy consultant at BCG, but is not sure how he got there. Now, time for the insights!

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Recruiting Recruitment Data Interviews 68

Killer Consultant

JANUARY 19, 2017

referencing my profile specifically), but the job is not a fit , recruiter does not seem interesting either: Personalized “thanks, but no thanks , glad to hear from you again when something more fitting (fill in what you’d like to see) comes along” email. So, with n=1, this strategy is amazingly successful!

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Recruiting Recruitment Fashion Interviews 40

Organizational Talent Consulting

JUNE 5, 2023

This article explores these challenges and, more importantly, five practical strategies you can take to solve them. link] Cross-Cultural Strategy #1: Culturally Agile Leadership Leaders increasingly face cross-cultural differences working with diverse customers and employees. Environmental scanning. Scenario planning.

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Culture Leadership Agile How To 70

Harmonious Workplaces

DECEMBER 5, 2023

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.” References Indeed & Glassdoor. link] Jiang, K., & Messersmith, J.

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Recruiting Recruitment Talent Case Interview 96

Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 6, 2020

I receive 2-3 LinkedIn messages per day asking to schedule a call so that I can share my personal experience in consulting, answer recruiting-related questions, and sometimes even review a resume on the spot. Reference common interests or speak directly to one of the prospect’s professional challenges. Someone you share a contact with?

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Recruiting Recruitment Resumes Conference 139

Harmonious Workplaces

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Let’s break this last one down: I met the job requirements listed on their hiring page, which outlines the colleges from which they recruit: * They wanted someone who uses data and analysis to make decisions — CHECK! Today’s workplace strives to employ DEI strategies to foster innovation, employee satisfaction, and a competitive edge.

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Handbook Case Interview Education Training 98

CaseInterview.com

MAY 26, 2023

They may mix separate issues or expect that their previous strategies will work in a new market. Strategy Consulting Perhaps the most lucrative role that management consulting offers is strategy consulting. So, strategy consulting involves analyzing client operations and challenges to provide appropriate recommendations.

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Management Consulting Bain Deloitte 105

Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

The seven (7) factors considered by the 7 S Model include: Shared values refer to the values that are widely practiced within an organisation and form the company’s core guiding principles. Strategy refers to the plans that a company has for gaining a competitive advantage (e.g.

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McKinsey Case Interview Recruiting Recruitment 60

Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 9, 2019

Looking back, that experience significantly shaped my successful recruiting strategy and confirmed my desire to enter the consulting industry. I am referring to volunteer consulting programs formally organized via a graduate program. Volunteer consulting does not refer to project-oriented classes or case competitions.

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Consulting Recruiting Recruitment Case Interview 74

Tom Spencer

JULY 27, 2019

That being said, I know plenty of non-MBAs who have received offers from prestigious consulting firms, and so I thought it would be helpful to share some strategies that you can follow at each step of the recruitment process to increase your chance of getting an offer. Step 1: Understanding the Consulting World.

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Case Interview Consulting Interviews Recruiting 60

Harvard Business

AUGUST 9, 2018

I call this approach nonprofit judo , a reference to the martial art that emphasizes how an apparently disadvantaged player can succeed through a strategy that turns weaknesses into strengths. The nonprofit model has a strategic edge beyond tax exemption, and the best nonprofit leaders learn to leverage it.

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Nonprofit Strategy Strategy Strategy& 41

Asamby Consulting

MARCH 3, 2022

Nowadays, the HR function is often referred to as People & Culture, with an extended set of tasks compared to the traditional role of HR. 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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Recruiting Recruitment Policies Talent 52

Organizational Talent Consulting

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The following are proven leadership strategies in addition to continous employee development and role modeling that can change how employees behave, and what they think, feel, and perceive creativity and innovation behaviors. References: Amabile, T. It is in this environment that employees can be creative.

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How To Development Journal Culture 87

Tom Spencer

MARCH 14, 2020

A good impression can often lead to a reference or a referral to another person at the firm. One of my close friends developed a strong connection through an initial coffee chat and ended up getting referred to the interview pipeline. Jeff Zhang is an Associate at PwC working with the Deals Strategy / Strategy Consulting team.

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Case Interview Emotional Intelligence Interviews Resumes 88

Tom Spencer

JUNE 13, 2020

When I was recruiting, my most memorable interaction with a mentor was when he referred me to other people he knew in his network. Recruiting is tough, regardless of profession or industry. Jeff Zhang is an Associate at PwC working with the Deals Strategy / Strategy Consulting team. Image: Pexels.

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How To Emotional Intelligence Recruiting Recruitment 88

Tom Spencer

APRIL 13, 2019

A common trademark in the consulting recruitment process is the case study interview. Cases may be given verbally or in writing, but applicants will need to have the ability to communicate their strategies and assumptions clearly. Reference List. Practice, practice, and practice. Image: Pexels. Retrieved from [link].

Case Interview 68

Case Interview Interviews Boston Consulting Group Case Study 68

CaseInterview.com

MAY 9, 2019

I applied to nine firms, and I had networked heavily with the four major players here in Germany, which are McKinsey, BCG, Roland Berger Strategy Consultants (which are huge here!), I went through workshops offered by these firms and talked to numerous recruiters and consultants. Now let me explain why this is the case. But it is not.

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Bain McKinsey Cover Letters Case Interview 75

CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 30, 2019

I wasn't ready to give up, so I decided to reach out to some recruiters that were listed on the firm's websites (mistake). I got in touch with her, she had me add my GMAT (770; I should have had it on all along) to my resume , and got me in touch with the recruiter. The recruiter says, "Okay.". Then I got started with LinkedIn.

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McKinsey Case Interview Resumes Recruiting 40

MBO Partners

DECEMBER 22, 2017

Much attention has been paid to the study of bias (both conscious and unconscious) in the workplace, and many HCM leaders, including our own, predict that AI technology will play a larger role in removing unconscious bias in the recruiting and hiring processes in 2018. Evolving the employee experience. Culture clash.

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Recruiting Recruitment Talent Culture 37

Harvard Business

JULY 25, 2016

This disparity highlights an important, and potentially costly, problem: Marketers continue to increase social media spending, yet many are still uncertain about management, strategies, and integration. Still more articles offer a glimpse into other brands’ social media strategies. But what will your brand post?

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Media Strategy Strategy Strategy& 28

Successful Independent Consulting

APRIL 14, 2017

You can download the entire series as a reference guide here. Here’s some sample text: Hi, I recently read that skill endorsements on LinkedIn really make a difference in how others perceive you, particularly recruiters and potential clients. List only those projects that reinforce your go-to-market strategy and brand positioning.

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Consulting Examples Marketing System 150

Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 7, 2019

Then he/she connected me to a Partner at another firm who referred me for an interview. Beyond this, somewhat unsurprisingly, your chances of getting an interview will be a lot better if you have a background in strategy consulting. Jason Oh is a Senior Consultant, Strategy & Customer at EY.

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Case Interview Consulting Management Interviews 78

Management Consulted

MAY 21, 2009

Incrementally build the relationship through multiple communications, and have them refer you to others - thereby warming the start of that new relationship! Always speak to bankers/consultants , not recruiters, to get things done. Not 50 questions about their job, not 100 questions about the strategy consulting industry.

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How To Recruiting Recruitment Resumes 158

Management Consulted

MAY 22, 2016

The practice areas at Archstone Consulting reflect the operational nature of consulting projects at the firm: Business Strategy. IT Strategy & Operations. ARCHSTONE CONSULTING INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING. Be prepared for 3-4 rounds of interviews, the first of which may consist of connecting with a recruiter for a phone screen.

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Interviews Culture Consulting Case Interview 100

Tom Spencer

APRIL 3, 2016

An organisation’s approach to strategy will always depend on the circumstances. By understanding the external environment, an organisation will then be able to develop a strategy to achieve continued success by taking advantage of opportunities and avoiding threats. Who are the organisation’s competitors?

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Resources Recruiting Recruitment Finance 60

Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

So, a few minutes into your case interview, the recruiter slides a chart across the table and asks what you can tell from that particular exhibit. The numbering approach will also go a long way for you to refer back to calculations later in the process. Do not immediately blurt out the most obvious conclusion as your answer.

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Case Interview Interviews How To Data 88

Tom Spencer

JUNE 23, 2018

You should read books that help you to understand the case interview process and which suggest preparation strategy. I personally read books such as ‘Case Interview Secrets’ by Victor Cheng and ‘Case-In-Point’ by Marc P Cosentino, which I found to be useful references. Guess what!

Consulting 68

Consulting Case Interview Interviews Healthcare 68

CaseInterview.com

APRIL 9, 2019

Even with memorable and unique qualifications, a recruiter may not be convinced that these skills will make you a good management consultant. Also, refer to this resource to identify the top five mistakes that applicants make when writing a consulting resume. Strong analytical skills (demonstrated in high standardized test scores).

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Cover Letters Resumes Consulting Case Interview 73

Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

We offer a bi-monthly newsletter (by application only) for high level strategy jobs at top firms around the world. Are you an employer, recruiter, or hiring manager? The first step of the process usually includes 1-2 fairly straightforward online assessments, followed by a phone interview. . Let us help you.

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Healthcare Culture Case Interview Interviews 100

CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

The way you explained the approaches and strategies was so simple and genuine at the same time! Thanks to your advice, I had a structure in my head and knew how to analyse the material and how to develop strategies. I searched on i-net for some examples and tips and accidentally landed at your website.

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Case Interview Interviews Consulting Cover Letters 45

Organizational Talent Consulting

JULY 24, 2023

The following are three proven strategies leaders can use to help employees overcome a fear of failure: Game Theory: Game theory can be used in a safe environment without the harmful consequences of the real world to teach employees about failure as learning. References: Beswick, C., I like adopting the paradigm of experimentation.

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Culture Leadership Journal Study 52

Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

October was the peak of full-time recruiting, and it shows! Q: I would like to know if you tailor resumes for consulting companies that are specialized in Brand Strategy & Design? Many of those are from folks who were referred to us by prior clients. A2: There are tremendous amounts of support.

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Resumes Consulting Case Interview McKinsey 133

Management Consulted

JANUARY 20, 2014

BearingPoint partners with the major technological suppliers, like Hewlett Packard, IBM, Microsoft, Oracle and SAP, to develop solutions and strategies suiting their clients’ requirements. Strategy & Business Executive. BEARINGPOINT INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING. Practice Areas. Enterprise Applications. Human Resources.

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BearingPoint Interviews Oliver Wyman Capgemini 139

Management Consulted

JANUARY 18, 2015

1997 – First Global Prize, an annual business school case study competition for potential recruits, awarded. Kearney’s innovation practice: collaborative innovation, innovation portfolio management, innovation strategy and R&D performance strategy. Firm hires 2,000th employee. Innovation. Marketing & Sales.

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Interviews Culture Case Interview McKinsey 100

Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 15, 2018

When it comes to recruiting the three big criteria are: networking, application package (cover letter, resume, and transcript), and interview. I’m referring to a group of people gathered around the representative. That was my strategy for the last 2 years of university and it almost always paid off. How are they talking?

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Cover Letters Travel Interviews Groups 60

Management Consulted

MARCH 26, 2017

Although historically not known for consulting services (unless you were consulting – ahem, lobbying – government officials), strategy, operations, and even tech consulting have exploded inside and outside the Beltway in the last 10 years. – Washington, DC.

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Oliver Wyman Consulting Deloitte Bain 100

Organizational Talent Consulting

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Strategic emphases are the aspects of culture that guide strategy. After you have taken a look in the mirror, use these six proven leadership strategies can change how employees behave and what they think, feel, and perceive: What leaders pay attention to regularly : This is one of the most potent mechanisms leaders have available.

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Culture Company Leadership Resources 52