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Researching the company before an interview

Tom Spencer

Many candidates spend numerous hours perfecting their resumes, preparing for case and technical interviews, and crafting their fit story. Conducting due diligence on the company you are interviewing for will help you build rapport with the interviewer, learn the firm’s culture and values, and showcase that you did your homework.

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Women in Business

CaseInterview.com

My first encounter with this subject came from one of my sociology classes at Stanford, which focused on status hierarchy dynamics. Researchers found that applicants with male-sounding names were invited to interviews at a far higher rate than those with female-sounding names — even when the résumés were 100% identical other than the name.

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Intro to Consulting Case Frameworks

Management Consulted

As you’ve likely already figured out, the case interview is a very unusual creature. Though the process was created as a means of testing your on-the-job potential as a consultant, they’re more like the microwave version of a crock pot recipe. Do not use the word “framework” in your interview. Be ready for a change of direction!

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Independent Consultants: Excellence Begins Here

Successful Independent Consulting

In my role as Managing Officer, I’ve interviewed and vetted hundreds of consultants and worked on countless estimates and contracts. I’ve seen smart, talented people struggle with “going independent” after leaving their corporate jobs. I will write about the topics that most interest you.

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Networking to Get McKinsey, Bain & BCG Offers

CaseInterview.com

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 interviewed last autumn for a post-MBA/PhD position at the top firms in Germany.

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Do Independent Consultants Still Need Résumés?

Successful Independent Consulting

It’s also likely that the person interviewing you is super busy, so they’ll want something they can easily skim before talking with you. Much lower in the document they include an abbreviated section for work history with only company names and locations, job titles, and dates. Résumé experts recommend no more than three per topic.

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How to get a case interview

CaseInterview.com

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 Cover Letter That Will Get You the Interview. How to Network Your Way to an Interview.