Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Investment banking forms part of the financial services industry involved in the underwriting, distribution, and trading of securities. What Investment Bankers Do There are several key roles within investment banking, including corporate finance, sales and trading, and research.

Banking 88

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Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 4, 2009

It’s an important question – and never more so than in today’s market. What’s next – when your resume doesn’t receive an interview; your first round doesn’t lead to a call-back; your final round receives a polite rejection? The advice applies equally to industries like investment banking.

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Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 6, 2015

Bringing new products to market – As something that is particularly important in technology, media and telecoms, Altman Vilandrie helps clients identify the demand for products and help with product and service development. Are they taking up as much market share as they should? INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING . Technology.

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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. The case interview is the great equalizer. And after all that, even with 1.5M Who is it for?

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 3, 2012

The prize for best answer was a FREE Consulting Case Bank and The Consulting Bible 3rd edition – a HUGE giveaway – so we weren’t surprised when we heard from so many of you. As we were looking through your responses, we realized you were answering as if you were in an interview – and that’s smart.

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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.”. In the research you’ve been doing into the wild world of management consulting, you should have noticed how important the case interview is on your road to a job offer.

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Consulting Matters

MARCH 27, 2020

For many who are dealing with layoffs right now, it's a career hit, in the middle of a health crisis, in a market where no one is hiring. Dig into your memory banks and find all the times that you got yourself out of difficult experiences, rose after failure, found meaning in suffering and challenge. You are not alone! So there I was.

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Banking Talent Interviews Course 245

Management Consulted

MAY 28, 2017

What makes Bulger Partners even more unique among consulting firms is the fact that the firm houses Strategy Consulting and Investment Banking arms under the same roof, and even has a small PE fund. Chris sold his prior firm to Bank of America for $1B, and found that he missed advising tech companies. Marketing and Ad Tech.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 8, 2019

If you’re applying to a consulting firm, be ready to get acquainted with case interviews. Almost all consulting firms include the case interview as part of their recruitment process. Even non-consulting firms are utilizing case interviews as part of their process so you don’t want to be blindsided. What Is a Case Interview?

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MishTalk

JULY 14, 2013

Minyanville Business and Market News. China Financial Markets. Market Oracle. Market Ticker. Real Clear Markets. Expect Another "Bad Bank" Bailout in Spain; Humorous Details of Sarebs Property Assets. Here are some excerpts (translated) from GurusBlog report Havoc in the Bad Bank (SAREB). Big Picture.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 25, 2011

Thirdly, European banks are currently focused on building their balance sheets not on lending. European banks have until the end of June 2012 to get their core capital ratios up to 9%. While Bunds may still smell sweet, weak financial markets in Europe are a cause for concern. Case Interviews. How could Dexia fail?

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Balance Sheet Banking Financial Case Interview 89

MishTalk

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Guest Post from Peak Prosperity In an exclusive interview of John Hussman by Peak Prosperity''s Chris Martenson, Hussman says Stock Market Is Overvalued By 100%. Chris Martenson : John Hussman is highly respected for his prodigious use of data and adherence to what it tells him about the state of the financial markets.

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Financial Interviews Marketing Cash Flow 61

Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

I got a lot of very good experience while I was there, learning market research, analysis, DCF calculations, financial valuations, etc. And so in PPE, were you interested in business in general, before everything happened with Lehman Brothers did you think you are probably going to stick with the investment banking industry?

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

Austrian school: Sh*t happens because of the fractional reserve banking system. Previous post: Short the market, but long on you. Case Interviews. Neo-classical synthesis: Sh*t happens in the short run but not in the long run. Behavioural economics: This sh*t is irrational. Goldman Sachs: How did we end up with all this sh*t?

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Case Interview Banking Interviews System 109

Consulting Matters

MAY 19, 2022

Leslie is an expert in helping people build businesses that feeds their souls and bank account. In this interview, you'll hear: How your purpose is constant, but the container can change. Links: Download my free guide on how to clarify and own your unique position in the crowded consulting and coaching market: [link].

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Consulting Matters

JUNE 22, 2023

To learn more about the Enneagram and its applications, listen to the full interview and embark on your journey of self-discovery and professional growth. About the guest: Sarah is a Certified Enneagram Coach, host of the Enneagram MBA podcast, speaker, and workshop facilitator.

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Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 4, 2011

ECONOMISTS tend to favour a small positive rate of inflation , and there are 4 reasons why this makes sense: Labour market flexibility: inflation allows relative real wages to adjust even if nominal wages do not move. Avoiding the liquidity trap: central banks normally conduct monetary policy by controlling short term interest rates.

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MishTalk

APRIL 25, 2014

Stephen notes that for the first time, Chinese demand topped 1,000 tonnes, reaching 1,176 tonnes after a 41% year-on-year gain, not including central-bank buying and that " investors have done well in the past with a simple strategy of buying what China was buying. Shadow Banking Demand Story a Big "So What?"

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

What follows is a success story I received from a reader who transitioned from banking to consulting as an experienced hire. My background: 4 years as equity analyst, MBA, 5 years in banking in equity capital markets (IPOs and such). Preparation for the Interviews: . Do establish a relationship with the interviewer!

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MishTalk

JANUARY 24, 2014

Argentina Institutes 50% Tax on Internet Purchases; Emerging Market Contagion Spreads; Argentina, Venezuela, Turkey Roundup Yesterday, Argentina devalued the Peso hoping to halt further declines in its currency reserves. Markets had seen this coming as charts of the Peso vs. the US dollar show. The 5-year decline is over 50%.

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Marketing Policies Government Financial 71

Management Consulted

DECEMBER 4, 2013

This is a transcribed phone interview between Rachel (name changed) and Jenny Rae – enjoy her insights about failing the first time around but coming back for consulting success and landing an offer with McKinsey in her senior year. I feel like that’s what impressed the interviewers most this time. Great, awesome.

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MishTalk

JUNE 25, 2013

Minyanville Business and Market News. China Financial Markets. Market Oracle. Market Ticker. Real Clear Markets. China Acts to Calm Markets; Stock Market Rebounds From 6% Plunge After Central Bank Pledges More Liquidity; Wet Nurse Action. With rates spiking, global stock markets plunged.

Analysis 51

Analysis Trends Marketing Real Estate 51

MishTalk

AUGUST 7, 2013

Minyanville Business and Market News. China Financial Markets. Market Oracle. Market Ticker. Real Clear Markets. Fed Balance Sheet vs. Stock Market; Will QE Cause Inflation? Fed Balance Sheet vs. Stock Market. Sitka Pacific. Recent Posts. Featured Links. Abolish The Fed Sign the Petition. Big Picture.

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Balance Sheet Marketing Real Estate Financial 65

Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

In contrast, economies of scope is a lesser known concept particularly relevant to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) that may not have access to large markets or the ability to produce at scale. Economies of scope have been found to exist in a range of industries including banking, publishing, distribution, and telecommunications.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 31, 2020

To secure a final round interview at Bain, you would have to be in the top 3% of applicants for that office. The key thing to do after a rejection is to reflect on the interview process and ask for feedback. For example, doing a course on LinkedIn on ‘ Communicating with Confidence ’ could help you develop your interview skills.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 17, 2015

In consulting interviews, the interviewer may quiz you on your quantitative skills with one or two short maths questions. The total smart phone market is $900 million and our client’s sales are $120 million. The total smart phone market is $900 million and our client’s sales are $120 million. (Source: Flickr ).

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Management Consulted

MAY 21, 2015

Power and Associates, a global marketing-information-services firm, as the highest in retail store satisfaction amongst its competitors consecutively for the the past four years and also the highest for customer care two years consecutively. market with 52.9M Interview Tips & Tricks. T-Mobile has been ranked by J.D.

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MishTalk

OCTOBER 2, 2014

I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Gordon Long last week. I defined it as " a set of fiscal and monetary policies for the expressed benefit of the ruling class: politicians, banks, and the already wealthy, at the expense of everyone else. " Gordon is publisher and editor of Gordon T Long Macro Analytics.

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Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

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. Q: I’m interviewing with BCG and McKinsey. However, it’s already almost nearing the end of interviews for the top firms.

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Management Consulted

JULY 15, 2015

Interview Tips & Tricks. There is not one sure way that leads your application to be accepted to go on to the interview process. Again, depending on the position for which you have applied the interview process can vary slightly. Virgin even allows you to take an unlimited amount of vacation hours!!!

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Management Consulted

JUNE 17, 2015

Funny enough, the idea for Airbnb came about because the founders had trouble making rent, and in a desperate attempt to solve the problem they decided to throw up a website and market the extra space in their kitchen and living room to conference attendees visiting San Francisco who could find no room elsewhere. Interview Tips & Tricks.

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Management Consulted

MAY 28, 2017

What makes Bulger Partners even more unique among consulting firms is the fact that the firm houses Strategy Consulting and Investment Banking arms under the same roof, and even has a small PE fund. Some members of the Advisory Board include: Sandy Robertson – Pioneered the creation of West Coast technology banking as an industry.

Software 100

Software Case Interview Recruiting Recruitment 100

Management Consulted

MAY 28, 2017

What makes Bulger Partners even more unique among consulting firms is the fact that the firm houses Strategy Consulting and Investment Banking arms under the same roof, and even has a small PE fund. Some members of the Advisory Board include: Sandy Robertson – Pioneered the creation of West Coast technology banking as an industry.

Software 100

Software Case Interview Recruiting Recruitment 100

Management Consulted

MAY 28, 2017

What makes Bulger Partners even more unique among consulting firms is the fact that the firm houses Strategy Consulting and Investment Banking arms under the same roof, and even has a small PE fund. Some members of the Advisory Board include: Sandy Robertson – Pioneered the creation of West Coast technology banking as an industry.

Software 100

Software Case Interview Recruiting Recruitment 100

Management Consulted

AUGUST 23, 2015

Tesla also markets electric powertrain components, including lithium-ion battery packs to automakers including Daimler and Toyota. Interview Tips & Tricks. With Tesla Motors, there is not one way to ensure you are accepted to go on to the interview process.

Culture 100

Culture Interviews Cover Letters Resumes 100

Ben de Haldevang

MARCH 7, 2017

Abhay Pande and conducted a series of interview with senior Asian leaders to understand a little more of the cultural complexity that exists across the Asian landscape, recognise the key differences and start to think about what an Asian owner might expect of a European and American business. Our second interview is with Han Meng Chan.

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Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 28, 2016

Interview Tips & Tricks. With Chick-Fil-A, the typical application can be completed in as little as 45 minutes, but be prepared to do some killer networking if you want to give yourself a good chance to land an interview. Again, depending on the position for which you have applied, the interview process can vary slightly.

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