Tom Spencer

MARCH 29, 2024

Are you signed up for a case competition , ready to showcase your skills and get a quick resume-building experience? Of course, it may be sufficient to find someone with interest in the topic rather than experience. Or maybe this is your first exposure to case competitions, and you are debating whether they are worth the effort.

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Seth Godin Blog

MARCH 6, 2017

Of course, when you hear this, it's almost never true. It's just a nice way of saying you didn't get the job. But, in a project-oriented universe, smart organizations work hard to make sure they've got a file of essential talent. People who are skilled, passionate and open to making change happen.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 20, 2019

For example, my answer would be the course “Educational Psychology” that I took in my 3 rd year of university. Of course, mention the fun you had and some of the adventures you took but don’t make this the main focus. Tell me something about you that’s not listed on your resume. Walk me through your resume.

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Management Consulted

MAY 21, 2017

For the last 4 years we’ve been running our popular Black Belt interview training courses – with tremendous success. This will be the ONLY time this year that we run the new course, which means you’ve got just a few days to make a huge decision. Signups for the new Black Belt Supreme course close May 31st – no exceptions.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

If you are returning to school, take a wildly different class than your course of study. This does not need to be a resume building activity, as you obviously have the job already. You spent years and years earning degrees, preparing your resume, practicing interview answers, and comparing offers. Learn a New Skill.

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CaseInterview.com

MAY 9, 2019

I did the same for resume questions, i.e., I tried to structure my answers to questions like "Why our firm?" What you have to realize about this role of reading consulting resumes and cover letters is this. Keep in mind, this is the mindset of the resume screener as he/she finishes the cover letter and starts to read the resume.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 3, 2023

If you’re concerned about lending credibility to your quantitative abilities, you can consider prioritizing courses that provide relevant certifications. This will help you tailor your resume and cover letter to the precise skills and traits that each firm is looking for!

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 27, 2023

Of course, this really begins with your resume. I’ve heard countless anecdotes of applicants being rejected after being caught in a bald-faced lie. Bring your genuine self to the interview and trust that you will be valued for who you are. Cast away that often familiar urge to exaggerate and lie!

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

For those of you that have my course on how to write an effective cover letter or resume, you’ll recognize the importance of highlighting “Big Brand Names” in your communications. Your individual proof points will of course vary, but you must have at least one significant proof point. Needless to say, I practice what I preach.

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 25, 2015

” “I was terrified of having to prepare a resume for a summer internship at a large firm such as Bain, McKinsey etc. Now I’m a lot more confident in submitting/preparing my resume.” ” The University of Virginia is always one of our favorite places to visit!

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 14, 2014

” We also had great attendance at our 2-hour session: “I realized that my resume could be more concise and convey my qualifications based on Jenny Rae’s overview of successful resumes.” This should be integrated into more business classrooms at Arizona State.” consulting news'

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Tsavo Neal

AUGUST 21, 2020

What are the best formats for a resume? Here’s the resume format I used to earn my first job in tech as a product manager in 20 days — as a History major, nonetheless! See the original PDF of my winning resume here: [link] ). Tsavo Neal — Designer & Content Marketer. 604) 372–2859 | tsavo@email.com | [link] | tsavoneal.com.

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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. For a consulting organization, this could be working with a client over the course of a semester to solve a strategic problem.

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Management Consulted

JANUARY 29, 2017

Here are 6 ways to prepare for consulting as you wait for the next chance to drop that resume: 1) Go work for a brand name company, but do something that is sales, operations, or strategy related. Become an Excel and financial modeling wizard, take consulting-specific courses , and improve your business acumen. Check out our top U.S.

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Management Consulted

JULY 8, 2013

For the low price of $575, each participant receives a complete resume / cover letter edit ($350), the MC Book Bundle ($195) and 8 hours of group instruction (priceless). We also get you started on a resume and cover letter edit completed by the MC team before the date of the Bootcamp. Sign Up Today. consulting interviews'

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Tom Spencer

MAY 9, 2021

As businesses resume operations and life begins to return, the simple freedom to return to work, and thereby contribute to society, makes what once seemed so mundane now seem almost miraculous. Especially at the start of the first lockdown in March 2020, the lack of human activity was striking.

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Tsavo Neal

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

And a few nice-to-have pages — you don’t have to have these, but they can be useful depending on your goals: Resume: Write a compelling resume that increases your chances of landing a job interview. Of course, these long-form articles not only made whoever asked the question super happy…. People would ask him questions like….

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 28, 2014

Many questions were asked about resumes, cover letters and the importance of inserting a cover letter with their applications. Another said, “I loved the elevator pitch, walk me through your resume, and hero stories. UCL folks were a mix of the undergraduate and masters students, and they came with lots of curiosity.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 4, 2018

The question is, what is the best way to develop skills and grow professionally without the big price tags that come with graduate and postgraduate courses. As an added bonus, you might be able to use these solutions to build a professional portfolio to elevate your resume. Online Courses. Read Resources. Start a Blog.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 10, 2022

If you are just starting out, you will find yourself editing your resume, preparing answers for experiential questions, and practicing business frameworks to use in the case interview. Other regional topics might include unnatural weather patterns, major upcoming festivals or notable events, and nearby landmarks, among others of course.

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Management Consulted

MARCH 12, 2017

Many lawyers we’ve heard from would rather be involved in proactive strategy vs. reactive strategy – being involved in setting a company’s course as opposed to being called in to fix something after it’s gone wrong. We created a comprehensive course on how to do it well. On the plus side?

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LSA Global

APRIL 27, 2020

Look directly into the camera to make eye contact with the candidate and create a connection.Open up with small talk — purposely not using the resume to lead the discussion — and ask open-ended general questions at first. All of our virtual interviewing training courses include extensive virtual interviewing practice.

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Consulting Matters

MARCH 3, 2021

Just because you know how to put a resume together or create executive presentations doesn't mean that you know how to write copy and content. Of course you wouldn't. Related Article: "The Tyranny of Perfection Paralysis and Why It's Jacking with Your Results". Suffer from the "I should already know how to do this" myth. I got a rope!

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Seth Godin Blog

JUNE 29, 2014

 (and other things to leave off your resume). Resumes are overrated. Of course your references are available upon request. Objectives are a relatively new addition to resumes. Starting your resume with blah and ending with an obvious bit of boilerplate does no one any good.' What are you going to do, refuse? 

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Tom Spencer

JULY 11, 2020

Of course, the challenges of the management consulting industry are offset by many benefits: an attractive salary, formal training, real world business experience, variety of projects in different industries, and strong networking opportunities. When wondering whether consulting is for you, passion is the primary consideration.

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Management Consulted

JUNE 11, 2017

It’s the question of our time – how far is too far to go back on my consulting resume? Day about consulting resumes, and we’re happy to answer them (you can email us here !). But today, we’re here to answer one specific question: do undergrad clubs/experiences matter on your consulting resume?

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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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Management Consulted

MAY 5, 2015

What started off as an informal blog about management consulting with just a few readers became interview prep sessions, resume edits, videos on YouTube and Vimeo, books and the presentations we give at colleges around the world. We could leave the course open, and you could buy it on a lazy Sunday when you have nothing better to do.

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Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

Well, first of all, there’s a rocking 63-page course packet and an ENTIRE day of small-group instruction: 9AM – 10AM – Ultimate Networking. Join us in New York on Sunday, September 7 ! What’s included in the Deluxe option (normally $575)? 10AM – 11AM - Fit Interview – Key consulting questions.

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Clarity Consultants

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Managers must keep these employees engaged and challenged within the company, or it will not be long before they update their resumes and look outside the company for professional fulfillment. . Courses interest learners, but they should also benefit the company. One method for employers to achieve this is through upskilling.

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Management Consulted

JUNE 8, 2014

Perhaps you’re a natural at networking, possess a wunderkind resume, and exemplify expert-level interpersonal communication skills. You’re there to provide a clear course of action for solving a specific problem. The case study question is a fundamental portion of any consulting interview. You aren’t there to offer theory.

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Management Consulted

JUNE 23, 2015

It’s almost July, and we’ve got big plans – MBA meet-and-greets and a 1-month consulting immersion course in South Africa. This course is our (much) cheaper version of Black Belt, but using the same methodology – break down the process, practice by yourself, and practice with a partner. That number is insane.

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Management Consulted

MARCH 22, 2016

engineers, med students, JDs, post-docs, interns, practicing MDs or residents, these magical BCG and McKinsey consulting seminars are crash courses, extended job interviews, and sell weekends all rolled into one. 5 Resume Mistakes Advanced Degree Holders Should Avoid At All Costs. Aimed at Ph.D.s, 1 – Focusing on the irrelevant.

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Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

Learn more about the interview preparation course and guide that helped land offers at BCG, Accenture, and McKinsey. It’s harder to get an offer at a consulting firm once you’ve passed the resume screen than it is to get into MIT. Literally, like 1/3 of the fit questions were pulled straight from your course.

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Martinka Consulting

JULY 20, 2015

Less than 20% of all hiring that takes place in today’s market occurs from submitting a resume or application to a published Internet opportunity. It’s a lot easier for an intermediary or seller to screen you out if they haven’t met you, built a relationship, and are relying only on a resume or application.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 2, 2019

Looking back, I think it was because my resume was very similar to the rest of my classmates – I didn’t have something that helped me stand out. After getting exposure to supply chain there, I came back to Ivey and took a bunch of supply chain courses in my final year. Jesse: Yeah, that’s a good question.

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Seth Godin Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Not as the person who is going to have to step up and cause success, no, the opportunity sought is to be on the team, to bask without being asked for heroics (which of course, carry risk). The industrial culture, the resume-building mindset—it''s no wonder so many have bat boy syndrome.

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