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. However, due my busy schedule there is only a handful of requests that I can reply and offer to help.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 9, 2019

Compensation for your volunteer consulting work is at an exciting zero. Yet for graduate students seriously considering a consulting career without prior professional consulting experience, I would strongly recommend it. Let’s first clarify what volunteer consulting is and isn’t. Making Sure Consulting is a Good Fit.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 13, 2020

Although COVID-19 has created new problems and obstacles for many of us, the situation has also brought out the best in all of us in terms of our willingness to help others. For me, I wanted to leverage my professional experience to help students and professionals looking for employment and help individuals seeking career advice.

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Successful Independent Consulting

APRIL 14, 2017

You can download the entire series as a reference guide here. Most independent consultants have no budget for marketing or advertising, yet they all wish they had a bigger client list. The second article provides tips for how to market yourself as an independent consultant using the Summary and Background sections.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 27, 2019

As addressed in my article from last week , non-MBA graduate students face a comparatively more challenging journey in their quest to enter the management consulting industry. Step 1: Understanding the Consulting World. As a result, you must take the initiative to talk with some real-life consultants.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 13, 2019

Every year, consulting firms get hundreds of applications and the human resource team will select those who have the skills to communicate why they are a candidate worth taking a chance on. This leaves consulting firms with one other main question: can they and how will they do it? What should I expect?

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CaseInterview.com

MAY 9, 2019

Management Consulting Networking Success Story: I just want to drop you one additional thank you e-mail, as I heavily relied on your preparation sources throughout my interviewing journey (and the corresponding case interview preparation). I went through workshops offered by these firms and talked to numerous recruiters and consultants.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 23, 2018

Based on conversations with your B-school seniors, you know how intense the first few months of the program is, with coursework, networking, and internship hunting all happening at the same time. If you are targeting the consulting industry, increase that stress quotient by a few more points due to intense competition in the sector.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

A vast portion of a management consultant’s career is spent analyzing data, summarizing information, extracting insights, and helping to convert knowledge to action. 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.

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CaseInterview.com

APRIL 9, 2019

Your cover letter can make a big difference when applying for a management consulting position. Consulting firms will typically read your cover letter to quickly identify what makes you different from thousands of other applicants. This guide will cover 11 essential steps towards writing the perfect consulting cover letter.

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Management Consulted

MAY 21, 2009

You can download the audio clip right here : Download the MP3 [44 Minutes | 21 MB]. Be straightforward when establishing contact with consultants/bankers that you don’t know. Even if someone’s been laid off, they can still be helpful. Only contact senior consultants/bankers when you have a legitimate reason.

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CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 30, 2019

I had tremendous success there and helped rapidly (and profitably) grow the company, but I was ready to move on. I had my eye on management consulting for some time, so I decided to give it a shot. 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).

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Management Consulted

MAY 22, 2016

ARCHSTONE CONSULTING. Today we highlight Archstone Consulting, a new firm on the block that is quickly making a name for itself in the consulting neighborhood. While originally founded as an independent strategic firm, Archstone Consulting was acquired by leading enterprise benchmarking firm The Hackett Group in 2009.

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 3, 2012

Last week we held an MC exclusive subscriber giveaway contest – entrants told us in 200 words or less how they became interested in consulting. Interview tip: Consultants love epiphany answers. The key is to keep the focus on consulting and not let yourself get overly personal.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

JULY 24, 2023

Benefits of an innovation culture It is no secret that culture is a powerful force multiplier for your company's mission and values - and when properly harnessed, it can become a powerful competitive advantage. Edgar Schein Although innovation requires taking risks, failing to innovate can be fatal to a business.

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Management Consulted

JANUARY 20, 2014

BearingPoint started at the height of the consulting boom years in the late 1990s, and was a part of KPMG’s worldwide consulting practice. Read on to discover interesting nuances of culture and competence that are unique to the global consulting firm. This consulting business unit focused on both technology and management.

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The Management Centre

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Welcome to the Safe Space – where managers can share their issues, and gain advice from top learning & development consultants. Lekshmi is an Learning and Organisational Development consultant who is neurodivergent and lives with Dyslexia. Hello =mc, really hoping you can help me. Can you help me?

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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. Either we shy away from it and allow ourselves to be outshined by others, or we grab the bull by the horns and learn how to thrive. The smoother it is, the better. Not observing other people.

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Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

October was the peak of full-time recruiting, and it shows! You’ve bombarded us with insightful questions about resumes, interviews, applications, and how to pick up the pieces and consider alternatives to consulting when you don’t make the cut. How do we do this? If you have a question, be sure to email us !

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Management Consulted

MARCH 26, 2017

We just love bringing you good reads, and today our spotlight turns to top consulting firms in one of our favorite cities in the U.S. So here they are: The top 10 management consulting firms in the very global, very dynamic, always-changing District of Columbia! – Washington, DC.

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Management Consulted

JANUARY 18, 2015

Now known to be THE best sourcing, procurement and operations consulting firm in the world, A.T. Headquarters: Chicago, IL Employees: 3,200 Locations: 58 offices, 40 countries Chief Executive: Johan Aurik, Managing Partner and Chairman of the Board Revenue: $1B Consulting Engagement Cost: $400K. Website: www.atkearney.com U.S.

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Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

Today we highlight tremendous business analyst and post-consulting leadership jobs at Pixar Animation Studios. Even engineers and business people are considered a part of the creative team; there are 1200+ employees today, but the firm hasn’t lost its edge – everyone’s voice can be heard in the midst of the creative process.

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Management Consulted

MARCH 9, 2014

The Advisory Board Company also offers technology, management, and consulting services. Although we will be reviewing this company as a whole, our focus will especially be on The Advisory Board Company’s consulting services. In 1997, the company launched a consulting business named H*Works. Practice Areas.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Here area couple of success stories received from readers who used case interview preparation techniques for securing an offer outside of consulting. The way you explained the approaches and strategies was so simple and genuine at the same time! It's amazing how your advice actually works!

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QEmploy

AUGUST 19, 2019

What does an IT Consultant do? An IT consultant’s role is to provide their clients with expertise and practices in order to help them with relevant IT solutions and services. A consultant can also give organizational advice, offer guidelines for sourcing and managing the client’s IT resources.

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Martinka Consulting

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

An interesting title of an article about how the author helps his company’s clients, isn’t it? Customers (efficiency vs. make more calls) Yes, we can! Just talk to any executive recruiter. Here are some statistics from an executive recruiter, which explains why it’s tough to find good people. Yes, we can!

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Debra Meyerson and Megan Tompkins refer to such men as tempered radicals — they are catalysts for change, challenging organizational structures that disadvantage women while remaining committed to the success of the organization. Diversity consultant Jennifer Brown recognizes that not all male allies are equally evolved.

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Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Jenny Rae jumped on a call with Linda – a tremendous woman with a big vision to help those who have great pedigree and experience but have taken a break in their careers (whether it be to have children and care for them or to look after elderly parents, or a myriad of other reasons). What are you up to now? It’s backed by Sequoia.

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Harvard Business

JULY 11, 2017

With over 175 million active users worldwide, Pinterest thrives on providing users with relevant ideas: what to wear, what to cook, how to furnish your home, and where to travel. The next step was to figure out a strategy to reach these goals, and, more broadly, to ensure a culture of belonging and managerial competence in inclusion.

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 21, 2018

Before I walk through the benefits of transparent separation, let’s look closely at how it’s done: As with a typical termination, ambiguity is unacceptable. The date will depend on the employee’s level of contribution and where we are in recruiting a replacement. How departing employees benefit.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 23, 2015

2020 Delivery is a management consultancy committed to improving public services and bringing about lasting change within public sector organisations. Tom: I understand that 2020 Delivery works primarily with the public sector providing strategy, capability building and performance improvement. We don’t have an oil and gas division.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

The following is a letter I received from an F1Y who took a calculated path and persisted, despite many setbacks, to reach the ultimate goal of a full-time consulting position. I first came across your materials [ last year ] as I was about to undergo undergraduate internship recruiting at [ U.S.

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Asamby Consulting

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The second full year for Asamby Consulting is in the books. Before I get too philosophical, let’s dive into my 10 learnings from year two of building a consulting firm. #1 There is the team, there is the way in which you approach sales and then there is how you manage operations. You can unsubscribe at any time.

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CaseInterview.com

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

What are the Top Consulting Firms? While it sometimes seems that everyone wants to get into the top 3 strategy consulting firms McKinsey, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), and Bain & Company (Bain), also known as MBB , it's worth noting that there are several other top consulting firms that can give a career a real boost.

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MishTalk

JANUARY 27, 2015

I can tell you that we were issued AK 74s and would use them on a mission such as this. It is obvious to me that our strategy is the Balkanization of the various hot spots in the world, Syria, Ukraine, Iraq and so forth. You can call me if you want I’d be happy to talk with you. You can see it on soldier patches in the video.

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