Tom Spencer

MAY 2, 2021

You might have a picture-perfect resume. Your credentials might even get past the robotic sorters looking through thousands of resumes for specific “buzz words”. You might attend conferences for an organization, society, or research area to meet new people. You might satisfy all the basic qualifications.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 15, 2021

MBA consulting recruiting season starts every fall. I am commenting purely on recruiting for a post-MBA consulting position. They generally learn about it through formal campus based recruiting events, their Consulting Club, or the constant pressure to network and talk to lots of consulting professionals.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 25, 2020

Dear university seniors, I really sympathize with the senior year recruiting grind. This is not my subjective interpretation of senior year recruiting. I’m writing this now — before recruiting kicks off — as a reminder to stay strong. Be smart, do your research, and have an educated opinion. Reading Time: 3 minutes.

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Cover Letters Recruiting Recruitment Interviews 88

CaseInterview.com

APRIL 9, 2019

Between a resume and cover letter , most job applicants will tell you that the resume is more important. While your resume provides a more complete summary of your education, skills, and experiences, the cover letter also plays a very important role during the application process. Tip 3 — LinkYour Cover Letter to Your Resume.

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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. Little research is done before the outreach – This makes your message look unappealing. Final thoughts.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 5, 2017

Every year, recruiters get hit with waves of resumes from newly graduated college students looking for internships or starting positions at top firms. In order to make an impact with your potential employer, your resume has to stand out. Do Your Research. Create Custom Resumes. Follow Directions. Ask For Advice.

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Management Consulted

JULY 1, 2012

Before we get started, check out our core post on networking the “normal way” – at info sessions and through target school types of recruiting opportunities. You’ll use your asset file to gain access to recruiters, consultants, etc. For example, the top result from a search on “recruiter at A.T.

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Consulting Bain Recruiting Recruitment 179

CaseInterview.com

MAY 9, 2019

I suggest you network with anyone within a management consulting firm regardless of whether they are involved in recruiting or consulting resume screening. Your goal is not to contact people who can help you in recruiting. My response is networking, if done properly, is never taken as a negative. Very hard to predict.

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Harvard Business

MAY 4, 2016

Updating your LinkedIn profile and resume. But for the most part, recruiters aren’t calling. So how can you make your resume, profile, and interview more effective? Let’s look at how to do this by analyzing the resume and LinkedIn profile of a startup marketing executive. You’re searching for a new job.

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Management Consulted

JULY 22, 2013

Financial advisory firms recruit from a broader set of schools. They are masterful recruiters with big budgets to entertain prospects, so if you’re interested in the field, check them out – just go in with your eyes wide open. How can I boost my resume to break into strategy consulting? A: Brand name always wins.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 6, 2022

By articulating the problems you solved in your resume and during future interviews, recruiters will be better able to understand your professional skillset. This could be anything from creating marketing materials, setting up an online store, or doing market research. Startups and Early-Stage Projects.

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Finance Resumes Government Recruiting 88

Tom Spencer

JUNE 9, 2023

Conducting Literature Reviews I remember learning about how to carry out literature reviews as an early step in the research process. Pursuing Extracurricular Activities In high school or as an undergraduate student, having a lot of interests and joining a variety of clubs is recommended, as it fills out your resume for the future.

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Consulting Engineering Case Interview Course 88

Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Is my resume where it needs to be?” We’ve got your resume to go through, and as I gather you have a whole bunch of questions about consulting. Do you want to talk about your resume and your experience first, or do you want to talk about the questions that you have? Commercial Pilot’s Resume. Is that right?

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Consulting Resumes Bain Recruiting 125

Tom Spencer

MARCH 17, 2018

Before the recruiting process begins candidates work hard to polish their resumes, prepare for case interviews, gain professional experience, and participate in extracurricular activities to distinguish themselves from the rest. Several business schools already have established programs (e.g., Be clear about what you can offer.

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Consulting Resumes Case Interview Analysis 89

Management Consulted

JULY 12, 2015

A conscientious and research driven firm, Abt seems to have one thing on its mind; improving the lives of people worldwide. By the time Abt turned 10, it was the largest private social science research firm in the U.S. Research, Monitoring and Evaluation. 1968 was an important year for Abt. and boasted 447 employees.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

Make sure you take time to find who the recruiting contacts are for your region of the country or even your specific school and be comfortable reaching out to those individuals. If you happen to attend a non-target school then the next best thing would be to attend a virtual recruiting and case interview workshop.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 18, 2020

Since graduation, I have had the pleasure of working for both a boutique and a large strategy consulting firm and wanted to share my insights on the differences in: Undergraduate recruiting. Undergraduate recruiting. Projects and client types. Workplace culture. Exit opportunities. With that said, why not give both a try?

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Consulting Recruiting Recruitment Case Interview 78

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. Step 2: Getting an Interview.

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Case Interview Consulting Interviews Recruiting 60

CaseInterview.com

JUNE 13, 2019

What you will learn: Learn how to market yourself through your resume and cover letter so that you will get the interview. Topics Covered: How to Write a Resume That Will Get You the Interview. How to Write a Resume That Will Get You the Interview. Your resume needs to show all of these skills. Academic Performance.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Researchers are not completely sure, but as William Kerr has said , “The very act of someone moving around the world, often leaving family behind, might select those who are very determined or more tolerant of business risk.” Add international or cross-cultural experience to your recruiting priorities. Why is this the case?

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 4, 2015

The firm’s ethos, as evidenced by their bent toward advanced degrees, is a blend of academia and business litigation through economic research. Having Analysis Group on your resume communicates a brand that conveys intelligence and a driven, high-performing nature. ANALYSIS GROUP INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING. Target Schools.

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Management Consulted

MAY 4, 2014

In addition, I had my resume prepared and started understanding what career paths I could take to be well prepared and knowledgeable when it came to those. Jason: I tried to make sure that I did a complete holistic detailed process when it came to recruiting. Jason: Right. Those started in about late December and January for me.

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Deloitte Case Interview Consulting Interviews 158

Tom Spencer

AUGUST 15, 2020

When you walk into an interview, even before you speak, shake hands or talk through your resume, something else is doing a lot of talking in your behalf: your appearance. She currently works as a Research Analyst at UBO Consulting. Reading Time: 4 minutes. Even though your clothes do not speak, they communicate a lot about you.

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Management Consulted

MARCH 9, 2014

The Advisory Board Company is perhaps best known for its membership platform which provides information, research and tools specifically targeted to companies pursuing operational and strategic organization improvement in the U.S. The Advisory Board Company began in 1979 and was initially called the Research Council of Washington.

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Interviews Culture Company Healthcare 147

Tom Spencer

MARCH 14, 2020

Here are a few tips to make a strong, positive first impression : Do your research: Make sure you research the management consulting firms that you are interested in. Find a common point of interest: This is where your extensive research comes in handy. Use your time during your coffee chat to ask more insightful questions.

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Case Interview Emotional Intelligence Interviews Resumes 88

CaseInterview.com

MARCH 5, 2019

They desire applicants who have tangible experience on their resume, with specific and quantifiable goals. Some consulting firms recruit individuals quite early. Here are some of the top MBA programs that consulting firms recruit from, and the first-year consulting salary figures associated with these MBA programs. rawpixel.

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Consulting Management Case Interview Recruiting 81

LSA Global

APRIL 27, 2020

The option of interviewing and hiring virtually, rather than through typical in-person interviews, is quickly becoming the new norm as recruiters and hiring managers adapt to social distancing, look to open up their talent pool, and manage travel expenses. Virtual Interview Tips to Hire Top Talent.

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Talent Interviews Resumes Training 36

Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

NERA helps companies predict likely lawsuits and litigation, which anyone would think valuable – but it doesn’t make them the darling of the advisory industry, especially when analysis or research predicts bad news. NERA (National Economic Research Associates), Inc. Headquarters: New York, NY. Size: 515 (2013).

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NERA Economic Consulting Interviews Oliver Wyman Consulting 147

Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

It may be helpful to briefly research the interviewer on LinkedIn or Google to find out about their Alma Mater, prior work experience, non-profit/community involvement, practice area/expertise, and any other relevant or interesting information. First, the golden rule: try to get the interviewer to talk about themselves.

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freshminds

JANUARY 22, 2017

With the combined experience of many hiring heads and professional resume hunters, we have condensed the 50+ gripes from CV browsing to present the 10 commandments to perfecting your CV: 1) Take away the face. 3) Don’t try to schmooze the recruiter. No selfies, mugshots, power stances. How many lines of data did you crunch?

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Cover Letters Recruiting Recruitment Resumes 53

Management Consulted

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Gemini Consulting was formed in 1991 with the integration of management consulting firms, United Research and The MAC Group. CAPGEMINI CONSULTING INTERVIEWS & RECRUITING. Capgemini Consulting recruits from a significant number of top universities worldwide. Random, right? Target Schools. Women Underrepresented Geographies.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 11, 2020

Working for a large consulting firm with a globally recognised brand name will also be a valuable asset on your resume, which can help you get into a top business school or secure an attractive exit opportunity. Asking a question that could have been answered with a little research could show lack of initiative.

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Consulting Resumes Training Training 88

Management Consulted

AUGUST 7, 2016

Acquired in 2009 by The Nielsen Company, a world leader in market research, and with only one location in downtown Chicago, the Cambridge Group has taken the most basic concept of “supply and demand” and concluded that there is a better way. THE CAMBRIDGE GROUP. The Cambridge Group is the embodiment of a “boutique” consulting firm.

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Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 6, 2016

holders – one studied integral programming algorithms and the other researched the use of higher math in meal planning in the military – it’s safe to say that this is a company founded on intelligence, excellence, and genius insight. ZS ASSOCIATES INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING. ZS ASSOCIATES KEY STATS.

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SkillQuo

APRIL 3, 2018

Although precise niches of skills are always likely to be of interest to consulting firms that are recruiting new hires, recent trends show that firms are looking for more holistic skills among their recruits. This platform allows freelance experts to post their resumes in order to be considered for projects with PwC clients.

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Management Consulted

MAY 10, 2015

A global firm with a very interesting history, they’re known for motivating, developing and training their clients’ staff as well as the for research they carry out on the companies they work with. Basically, they’re HR and research gurus, and it all comes down to their founding father, Edward N. Exit Opportunities.

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CaseInterview.com

MARCH 10, 2019

It usually takes me two to four hours to write a good cover letter excluding research and networking time. So getting the interview is a function of 1) your consulting resume , and 2) your cover letter. To solve that problem, make sure the information on your resume is competitive and the cover letter is extremely strong.

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