Consulting Matters

JANUARY 8, 2020

If you're at this type of critical career crossroads - your thoughts might be overwhelmed with questions about, "What's next?" Start your own business? Is it the job and how it's no longer the right fit or the long hours? Describe your perfect day, month and year - from start to finish. Start a coaching business.

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Strategy Strategy Strategy& Intellectual Property 177

Consulting Success

APRIL 4, 2017

It may take more or less, but in almost all cases you’ll earn significantly more by basing your fees on value. That doesn’t have to be the case when you know what to look for. ” When you ask enough questions and dig deep you can uncover tangible value from what on the surface appears only to be intangible value.

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Tourism Consulting How To ROI 250

Tom Spencer

JUNE 13, 2020

We started negotiating as babies when we cried to get what we wanted and gradually built up our negotiation tactics to negotiate dinner locations, job offers, problems with partners, and basically anything that life throws at us. Ask them questions. Hence, make sure to set the anchor and set it right. Set your range beforehand.

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How To Research Trends Course 180

Buzzsprout

JANUARY 8, 2024

Asking your guests engaging questions is pivotal to the success of interview podcasts and helps differentiate your content from other shows. This guide breaks down how to come up with great questions so you can nail your interviews and keep listeners hooked. For introductory podcasts, the best questions are probably a bit more basic.

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Interviews Case Interview Research Industry 95

Tom Spencer

MARCH 4, 2022

Experiential Questions. Case Studies. Regardless of which type of firm you are targeting, the process for getting to the interview stage is mostly the same, starting with submitting your resume and transcripts. Others move right into the main interview. Frameworks. Presentations. While these firms all hire Ph.D.’s

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Interviews Case Interview Engineering Case Study 88

Management Consulted

JUNE 8, 2014

The case study question is a fundamental portion of any consulting interview. When it comes to evaluating case studies, none of your other skills really matter. The bad news is that case study questions require a very particular way of thinking. Structure is everything when it comes to answer case study questions.

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Case Study Case Studies Study Case Interview 194

Tom Spencer

JANUARY 24, 2021

So, the crucial question is, how do you become an efficient worker to withstand the time pressure in a management consultancy? The key is not to work faster, but to work in the right way. Often when you get a new task and want to work through it efficiently, you will be tempted to immediately start working on the solution.

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Efficiency Case Interview Consulting Sports 103

Tom Spencer

AUGUST 29, 2021

Before you start studying for the test, it is highly recommended to do this diagnostic test to see where you stand. The test will get you familiarized with the type of questions asked. This test has more questions than the typical GMAT test, it is paper-based (meaning the questions will not be computer adaptive) and it won’t be timed.

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Guidelines Study Exercises Energy 114

Tom Spencer

AUGUST 22, 2021

If you decide that doing an MBA is the right move for you and your career, then you will have to go through the next part of the process. This means choosing the right program in the best university for you that brings you closer to achieving your career goals. Everyone will be asking each other the same questions: “Where are you from?”

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Deloitte Case Interview Case Study Case Studies 88

Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 5, 2020

It is a classic case interview question, in which a candidate is asked to make an estimate. A market sizing question literally asks a candidate to estimate the volume or the value of a something. It depends on the case. You would start by estimating the population of France, then figure out how many people cycle etc etc.

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Case Interview Interviews Marketing Examples 88

Consulting Matters

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

And in my experience, the client is never right because they are too close to the situation. I learned that if we want to be treated and paid as a strategic partner, we must position ourselves that way. I proactively advocated for the work approach I thought was best for my role. Now, let's get into the positioning pitfalls.

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Consulting Leadership Operations System 156

Johanna Rothman

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

I never had to experience CASE tools in the 90s. That changes the questions teams often ask themselves. ” the question becomes: “How can we grow everyone's capabilities so we learn faster, now and in the future?” When you start a new task, write down the time you start that work and what you do.

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Agile Tools Productivity Development 82

Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

If you are interested in consulting you have probably heard of the case interview. Practicing cases can teach you how to think like a consultant, yet they can also be a large source of stress and anxiety for candidates. It’s important to start practicing early and often. How to start practicing. Structuring the case.

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Case Interview Interviews How To Knowledge Base 60

Tom Spencer

JULY 8, 2022

Only after identifying the root cause of the imposter syndrome, will things start to turn around, and your confidence return. Comparison can lead you to forget that our journeys aren’t the same and that you also worked just as hard as the next person to earn your rightful seat at the consulting table. This also happened to me.

Management 88

Management Consulting Accenture Comparison 88

CaseInterview.com

AUGUST 12, 2020

A few weeks ago, I posted the following real-world situation as a case competition: You’ve been hired by an industry association representing the 3,000 colleges located in the United States. The survey asked a simple question: Given the remote learning situation, do you plan to re-enroll and attend school in the next academic year?

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Case Interview Interviews Financial Survey 64

CaseInterview.com

MARCH 3, 2021

Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about how to handle case interviews via video conference. While video conference case interviews weren’t unheard of before, they are much more common right now. Remember that all consultants are doing these video conferences with their clients right now. Technical Setup.

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Case Interview Conference Video Interviews 90

Consulting Matters

DECEMBER 16, 2020

She got her start as a professional actress when she was working for a non-profit organization and doing a bit of commercial work along the side. Do you want to start your own business but are on the fence? Related Blog Post: 2020 Study: Why Smart People Start Their Own Consulting Businesses or Coaching Practices. Take Action.

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How To Film Industry Productivity 296

Management Consulted

MAY 4, 2014

In this interview, Jason shares tons of great details about the process that he went through – and coming from a non-target, his story includes extensive advanced networking , rigorous case practice , and even detailed tips for the fit interview. . Jenny Rae: Thanks for joining us today. It wasn’t something I was familiar with at all.

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Deloitte Case Interview Consulting Interviews 158

Tom Spencer

MARCH 28, 2021

Consulting case interviews require lots of preparation. Although you will hear of some geniuses who aced their cases after only one week of preparation, this is probably not true for us mere mortals. The clear answer to this question: Yes, you should do so. This is due to the nature of the cases that need to be solved.

Case Interview 88

Case Interview Interviews Sports Consulting 88

Consulting Matters

JUNE 24, 2020

One of the biggest questions that keeps both new and seasoned consultants up at night is, "How do I get consulting clients?" The question that I wished that asked instead is "How do I predictably get consulting clients so I never had to ask this question EVER again?". age range, gender orientation, title, industry, etc.)

Consulting 156

Consulting How To System Sales 156

The Fearless Marketer

OCTOBER 16, 2020

That’s a perfect marketing and selling opportunity, right? Yes, but before your prospect buys your professional service, they have questions they need to have answered. Yes, but before your prospect buys your professional service, they have questions they need to have answered. The 13 questions your prospects want answered: 1.

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Methodologies Case Study Case Studies Sales 118

Tom Spencer

MARCH 7, 2021

Pretty awesome, right? Let us dive right into the topic. Look at the tasks and ask yourself the following question. Let me answer this question with a simple analogy. Your boss will start trusting you and your abilities. Ask questions. Asking questions? Reap the low hanging fruit first.

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Consulting Sports Study Course 88

Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Consulting firms rely heavily on case interviews to find the right candidate and, therefore, you should practice them – practice them well, start practicing them early (2-3 months prior to the interview), and then keep practicing them often. The 2 case interview styles are Interviewer-led and Interviewee-led cases.

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Case Interview Interviews Study Cover Letters 236

Wakeman Consulting Group: Dave's Blog

JUNE 6, 2023

Is it possible for the Padres and MLB to maintain the same business model and revenue now that Diamond Sports Group has walked away from its media rights deal? As this system is starting to erode, we are seeing a lot of hype about OTT. Where the challenge comes is that the mental availability isn’t there in enough cases.

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Sports Comparison Retail Marketing 52

Tom Spencer

MARCH 7, 2021

The most frequently asked questions that consultants are asked by students include: “what is consulting”, “what do consultants do” and “what are the minimum requirements needed to get into a consulting industry”? These are some of the questions that individuals can ponder before applying to consulting firms.

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Consulting Case Study Case Studies Guidelines 88

Johanna Rothman

OCTOBER 2, 2023

As with all good questions, the answer is “It depends.” The tester is involved from the start of the project. The tester is involved from the start of the project. Let me start with the idea of feedback loops. Several people on LinkedIn commented on my post, Want Better and Faster Results?

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Agile Analysis Management Productivity 94

Management Consulted

APRIL 3, 2016

As a prospective consultant, one of the things that can seem the most mysterious in the case study prep process is wondering what the interviewer is going to ask you next. Many of you have heard about interviewer-led and interviewee-led case interviews and are wondering how to approach each one appropriately. We have good news for you!

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Case Interview Consulting Interviews Case Study 100

Management Consulted

MAY 18, 2014

We don’t attribute all of their success to us – after all, Black Belts are pre-disposed to awesomeness because they start prep early, practice often, and have a boatload of fun doing it. It’s not that this is crazy – with the insane competitiveness of consulting, it’s actually a very rational question.

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Case Interview Cover Letters Interviews Resumes 158

Consulting Matters

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

In many cases, a client already knows what they want to do but they have a hard time convincing others. Many coaches are brought in to help turn around the performance of a leader who is extremely questionable and doesn't show a lot of teachability. There is a difference between a paying client and a strategic partner.

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Consulting Company Course Leadership 207

Tom Spencer

MAY 23, 2020

Case interviews can be a hurdle or stepping stone at the beginning of your consulting career. Many resources exist to prepare for the case interview, which can make it overwhelming, but rest assured that what follows in this article will make the preparation more manageable. However, remember that there is no ‘right answer’.

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Case Interview Interviews How To Analysis 88

Brimstone Consulting

AUGUST 1, 2022

Where to start? Critical here is asking the right questions. By asking the right questions, leaders can gain better understanding of what is really happening within the organization, and better understand how to engage and energize the organization. In 2021, the percentage of engaged employees declined by 5.5%

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Leadership Energy Strategy Strategy 78

Consulting Success

JANUARY 22, 2018

They may not see the reason as to why they should be moving forward right now. If let’s say your initial project with a buyer you’ve had absolutely no experience with is $50,000 or $100,000 or $300,000, some buyers are going to be very hesitant to start at that level, just because they don’t know you.

Consulting 235

Consulting Sales Methodologies Analysis 235

Johanna Rothman

JUNE 13, 2022

Let's start there. Let's start with current or future customers as the audience for your roadmap who have the pressure of the More Features Faster or Don't Break It problems. In that case, I like a dateless roadmap that you might update every 4-6 weeks. Soon might be what you start next month.

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Productivity Data Strategy Strategy 117

Management Consulted

AUGUST 21, 2013

Andy had failed a case interview with one firm but had a confirmed chance with McKinsey London, and he didn’t want to walk away without the offer. Jenny Rae: Let’s get started. Jenny Rae: So when did the search process start for you? Andy: The search process for me started around May of last year.

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McKinsey Interviews Case Interview Consulting 175

Tom Spencer

MARCH 11, 2022

Here are 5 tips that will put you on the right track to navigating the recruiting process: 1. Explore and ask questions. With enough chats, you will gain a better idea of the business landscape and start to narrow down some promising potential career paths. Build out your resume. Make sure your formatting is neat and consistent.

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Recruiting Recruitment Cover Letters Resumes 88

CaseInterview.com

JULY 8, 2022

Below is a question I received from a candidate about a specific case given to them, and my response about how to keep it simple. If you fail one case, you are dinged automatically. If that’s the case, you can be sure that a client would also get stuck trying to follow your explanation.

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Case Interview Interviews Metrics Engineering 52

CaseInterview.com

MAY 6, 2020

Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about how to handle case interviews via video conference. While video conference case interviews weren’t unheard of before, they are much more common right now. Remember that all consultants are doing these video conferences with their clients right now. Technical Setup.

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Case Interview Conference Video Interviews 81