Management Consulted

MAY 8, 2016

Last month, we reviewed the nuances of case interview anatomy , emphasizing how interviewer- and interviewee-led interviews have similar case anatomy. Fit interviews, case interviews, frameworks, and 80/20: there are a whole heap of words that don’t mean a lot to a lot of people outside of our world.

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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. but couldn’t see it anymore. car) so 9 m cars of which approx. car) so 9 m cars of which approx.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 20, 2018

What is a Case? Cases are a tool used by interviewers based on a business scenario; they go beyond behavioural and background questions to assess the actual abilities of a candidate by replicating the steps of a consulting project. Do not just repeat what the interviewer said. Structuring the Problem.

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Question: I have been following your blog at CaseInterview.com and using your video for my case interview practice. Creative/lateral thinkers may make the person to communicate in a non-client-friendly way -- hard to follow. Do I emphasize creativity at a specific part of the case process? Let me elaborate.

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 13, 2015

As you’ve likely already figured out, the case interview is a very unusual creature. In the consulting case interview, your time is even more precious: you have only 4 minutes to develop and present a plan (2 to structure your case and 2 to present). Overview of consulting case frameworks.

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CaseInterview.com

APRIL 30, 2019

Translated into case interview terminology: 1) You stink at cases and have no idea you stink so bad. 2) You stink at cases, and you now know you stink. 3) You're good at cases, but you have to remember all the steps. 4) You're good at cases, and it's as automatic as breathing. Check your mirrors.

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Management Consulted

JUNE 7, 2015

Sandy Lerner, co-founder of Cisco Systems, once summed up consulting interviews perfectly when she said, “The first rule of any game is to know you’re in one.”. If you’re anything like us, when you play, you play to win. One thing you may not realize, however, is that you’re being scored from the moment you open your mouth.

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Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

But what if your school doesn’t offer these programs (yet) – and you want to come spend 1 power day to focus on breaking into consulting – with emphasis on networking, fit interviews, and most of all, case interviews? Join us in New York on Sunday, September 7 ! 1PM – 2PM - Case Frameworks.

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Management Consulted

JULY 17, 2016

Welcome back to our series on using frameworks to break down case interviews. In our first article, we provided an overview of frameworks and how you can use them to solve any case that gets put in front of you. If you get a case that deals with declining profits, the first question you should ask is “why?”

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Management Consulted

JULY 17, 2016

Welcome back to our series on using frameworks to break down case interviews. In our first article, we provided an overview of frameworks and how you can use them to solve any case that gets put in front of you. If you get a case that deals with declining profits, the first question you should ask is “why?”

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Management Consulted

MARCH 23, 2014

This guest post comes to us courtesy of Inside Buzz – make sure you go check out their detailed information on careers in, amongst other things, management consulting. and know the inside scoop on the firms and hiring processes there – so feel free to reach out to us if you have a question. We love the U.K. Here we go! +.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

That was when I participated in my first formal case competition and had the opportunity to speak with industry representatives and recent graduates about their career choices in consulting. Afterwards, my curiosity grew and I took the initiative to participate in other case competitions and business plan competitions.

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Thank you for preparing the best case prep material out there. Thank you for preparing the best case prep material out there. I'd like to add one thing, though: you should DEFINITELY put more emphasis on how great/helpful your Case Interview Secrets book actually is (specially if used in tandem with the LOMS program).

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CaseInterview.com

JULY 18, 2019

Following is a report from a CaseInterview.com student that was recently hired by BCG in Western Europe where he shares his experience interviewing with BCG in Europe. I recently graduated from a Western Europe University and I spent my last year in a top engineering university in (Major US City). Additional Resources.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 13, 2021

This post will provide you with a guide to creating and perfecting typical slides used to present information in a business context, whether you are a student preparing for a case competition, a fresh consultant who just graduated, or a project manager who has to constantly deliver milestones and progress reports to multiple stakeholders.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

My thoughts on this topic are widely applicable to CIBs (Case Interview Beginners), F1Ys (Future first years), and CIFMs (Consulting Isn't for Me). My thoughts on this topic are widely applicable to CIBs (Case Interview Beginners), F1Ys (Future first years), and CIFMs (Consulting Isn't for Me). which game to play.

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CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 1, 2018

The first case just feels worse. It’s politics in either case. However, in many cases, people are not always candid and open about their goals — especially if the goal isn’t socially acceptable to others in the organization. 2) You need to figure out a creative way to embed YOUR goals as a byproduct of the other person’s goals.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 3, 2013

AFTER impressing interviewers with tales of leadership ability and applicable work experience, the hard part commences: demonstrating that you have the business acumen required for the job. While certain skills can be taught, an ability to rationalize logically, act objectively, and think creatively can often only come naturally.

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Tsavo Neal

JANUARY 20, 2022

Unlike most consultants, these consultants don’t use their websites like “digital brochures.” ” “Why does an independent consultant need a website?” ” As a specialist in design, copywriting, and marketing for consultants, I’m biased. I believe every consultant should have a website. It even instills confidence in you.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 25, 2019

Following are tips from a BCG new hire that you might find useful in your case interview prep. I have just begun work for BCG in Australia and I would not have gotten through the case process without your help. I had three rounds with two case interviews in each.

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 10, 2014

During an interview, it is common to be asked “Tell me about yourself.” The fit interview is where magic happens , where your true self comes out, and where the interview is ultimately decided. The fit interview is the tiebreaker, so you best be on your game. Au contraire, peeps. Why Consulting?

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CaseInterview.com

JULY 17, 2019

What follows is a report from a recent BCG Hire in Europe about the differences she saw in the BCG Europe offices recruiting and interviewing process. I have a fulltime job so was only able to practice one week prior to my first interview and 2 weeks prior to my subsequent interviews. Student Report: I am a recent M.S.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 13, 2019

What you will learn: Learn what skills you need to display in a case interview in order to impress your interviewer. The skills that they are looking for can differ between interview formats,types, and rounds. Topics Covered: Interviewer’s Mindset. How to Prep for Candidate-Led and Interviewer-Led Interviews.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 24, 2019

Below is a success story and case interview preparation tips I received from a new Bain consultant who was recruited as an industry hire. I think you are doing an amazing job, as it helps lots of people to get similar information for preparing to case interviews. MBB web site materials and cases. Success Story.

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

In case interviews , some candidates always seem to get "stuck" in a case -- unsure how to proceed. Other candidates " ace the case " and never seem to get stuck at all. The short answer is this: You only get stuck in a case if you skip steps. Should I Use Intuition in my Case Interviews? .

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CaseInterview.com

MARCH 21, 2019

I recently received an email from a reader about being rejected by Boston Consulting Group and how he could have better answered the case interview question he was given to help him practice for his next interview with Bain. Here is how I would have tackled this case. “Oh, Oh, I see, the client is losing a big contract.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Question: I would like to do three things: a) Express my appreciation and gratitude for your resources and help, b) Describe the interview format I encountered at McKinsey to help prepare other applicants, c) Ask you about your professional opinion on two competing offers (McKinsey vs. Google). --. a) Thanking you. Google vs. MckinseyOffers.

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Management Consulted

JULY 19, 2015

Ramit is a junior at Duke University who successfully aced his on campus interview. However, he did receive some puzzling feedback from his interviewers, leading him to contact Jenny Rae to guide him through how to use the input constructively for his final interview on site at BCG. I thought I bombed the case.

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CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Reader's Email #1: I have been practicing cases for management consulting case interviews for more than a month using your videos and on your Look Over My Shoulder ® program. [ It has been very useful, and I thank you a lot for your help. there is a lesson here. ]. there is a lesson here. ].

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

I received an email the other day from an F1Y (future first year) who recently got an offer following his BCG interview. I asked him to describe the interview format he experienced and make some suggestions for others who will soon be going through the BCG interview process. The primary difference is the written case.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 13, 2019

You can perform better in a consulting interview by having an upfront preview of what types of questions might be thrown your way. Profitability cases directly tackle the amount of money a business is generating. Below you'll find nine categories of questions and a few tips on areas worth exploring within each: 1) Profitability.

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Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

We recently chatted with Peter Woo, a graduate from the London School of Economics, to talk about his journey into consulting and life at Deloitte. He took an interesting pathway to get into consulting, and he dishes great info about what it was like to break in – and how life REALLY is on the inside. Peter : Yeah, sure. Peter : Yeah, sure.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Some new consultants who do well in case interviews actually have a very hard time with this on-the-job reality. This is particularly the case from those that come from science and math backgrounds -- especially those with PhD backgrounds. A few days ago, I received an email from someone who has a BCG interview coming up.

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Mastering this skill is not only important in a case interview but is arguably far more important after the case interview -- when you are doing real client work. If you use a framework or issue tree to structure a problem, each branch of the issue tree or framework is a driver.

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

I think you may find their stories and tips for preparation useful. But for me, I had a full day of interviews and the PST (first and final rounds combined). I had 12 situations prepared and in each interview did one in full and used elements of others. Equally each interviewer asked for something slightly different.

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CaseInterview.com

JULY 23, 2019

I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your immense help, encouragement and guidance throughout my case interview preparation process. I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your immense help, encouragement and guidance throughout my case interview preparation process.

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CaseInterview.com

DECEMBER 4, 2019

I came across a really interesting example of using the 80/20 rule to learn a new hobby of mine — songwriting. As an adult, I’ve found music to be a much welcome reprieve from using my analytical brain at work all day. Use that song’s structure as a template. Use that song’s structure as a template.

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