Consulting Matters

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

All consultants and coaches need to be clear on the differences between their role and the role of their clients. Related: Consulting vs. Leading. If you don't feel comfortable selling your consulting and coaching services - hooray! Related: Framing & Empathy - The Little Known Way of Establishing Consulting Credibility.

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Consulting Video Case Interview Energy 207

Tom Spencer

JANUARY 3, 2013

Definitions. Get Email Updates (It’s Free). -- Australia’s premier consulting blog. Graduate Consulting Group. Case Interviews. Management Consulting. Enjoy the Consulting Blog? Helpful Links. Under Promise and Over Deliver. by Tom Spencer on January 4, 2013 · 0 comments. Leave a Comment.

Consulting 141

Consulting Case Interview Interviews Leadership 141

Management Consulted

MAY 28, 2017

Have we got a treat for you today, as we highlight up-and-coming software consulting firm Bulger Partners. 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. BULGER PARTNERS.

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Software Strategy& Strategy Strategy 165

Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 5, 2020

Market sizing is the test of a consultant’s mettle. It is a classic case interview question, in which a candidate is asked to make an estimate. It depends on the case. Like all interview questions or tasks in consultancy, ask questions at the start. Reading Time: 4 minutes. How big is the market?

Case Interview 88

Case Interview Interviews Marketing Examples 88

Successful Independent Consulting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

As a self-employed consultant do you really need a website? I’m asked this a lot, particularly if a consultant gets most business from referrals or they contract through agencies or boutique firms. Indeed, I know dozens of independent consultants making six-figure incomes without one. If you don’t, keep reading!

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Consulting Case Interview Engineering Industry 236

Tom Spencer

JUNE 27, 2013

Definitions. The Consulting Blog’s new editor. in Management Consulting. We have chosen the talented Ashley Sherman to be an Editor of the Consulting Blog for 2013/14. Previous post: A Perfect Storm: Growth in Public Sector Consulting. Next post: Mastering the Case Interview. Case Interviews.

Case Interview 118

Case Interview Consulting Journal Interviews 118

Management Consulted

MAY 21, 2017

For the last 4 years we’ve been running our popular Black Belt interview training courses – with tremendous success. Compared to a 3% acceptance rate at top consulting firms, 55% of our Black Belt Supreme participants have received 1 or more offers from top 10 firms. How can we do even more to get ready? Want some even better news?

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Case Interview Interviews Cover Letters Resumes 188

Management Consulted

JUNE 26, 2016

Today, we continue Part 2 (see Part 1 here ) of our interview with Charlie, an experienced Harvard grad who took an unusual path into healthcare consulting, yet leveraged his experience and hard prep work into an offer at Putnam. And I think I have the gist of getting a case down, as well as understanding those details.

Healthcare 140

Healthcare Case Interview Consulting Interviews 140

Tom Spencer

JANUARY 29, 2013

Definitions. Victor Cheng, former McKinsey consultant and creator of CaseInterview.com, indicates that: The definitive book on this subject is the Pyramid Principle by Barbara Minto. Get Email Updates (It’s Free). -- Australia’s premier consulting blog. Graduate Consulting Group. Case Interviews.

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Consulting McKinsey Case Interview Groups 145

Management Consulted

JULY 3, 2016

BATES WHITE ECONOMIC CONSULTING. Bates White Economic Consulting is a highly reputable boutique firm that has been gathering momentum in recent years. As if he wasn’t already impressive enough, he also led a team that provided expert services during the Vitamin C Antitrust Litigation, one of the largest price-fixing cases in U.S.

Interviews 140

Interviews Culture Consulting Case Interview 140

Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 15, 2012

Definitions. Small can be good, particularly for consultants. Previous post: Insights from Australia’s Leading Social Sector Consulting Firm. Get Email Updates (It’s Free). -- Australia’s premier consulting blog. Graduate Consulting Group. Graduate Consulting Group. Case Interviews.

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Consulting Case Interview Banking Financial 147

Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

NERA ECONOMIC CONSULTING. Interviewing with NERA Economic Consulting? In fact, if you look at a list of top 20 consulting firms, NERA won’t be on it. That being said, NERA is still a major player in the consulting industry and here’s why: NERA Economic Consulting is the top econom ic consulting firm, period.

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NERA Economic Consulting Interviews Oliver Wyman Consulting 147

Management Consulted

JANUARY 27, 2009

Do you stumble when asked why you want to do consulting? Through Management Consulted, I’ve written article upon article about the consulting industry. From salaries to travel, from boutiques to MBB, I’ve helped people understand the job, write the perfect resumes , and ace the toughest interviews.

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Case Interview Case Study Case Studies Consulting 113

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.

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Case Interview Interviews Recruiting Recruitment 60

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. It also represents an exciting new moment for us – the first in a series of video interviews we’ll be posting on the site. Jenny Rae: Hi Andy, how are you?

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McKinsey Interviews Case Interview Consulting 175

Tom Spencer

MARCH 9, 2019

As a business major in college, I became familiar with the world of consulting early on. the path to consulting may seem daunting. Here are 4 tips that I’ve picked up over the years which will help you pursue the consulting track. Participate in Case Competitions. Study Hard. Read Widely .

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Consulting Case Interview Study Interviews 110

Tom Spencer

APRIL 29, 2018

To start with, a short definition of the case interview is “a simulation of the beginning of a consulting project”. The case interview is usually 25 to 40 minutes in length. Do not expect to solve every detail of the case during this short time, rather focus on the most critical parts.

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Case Interview Interviews Sales Examples 68

Tom Spencer

JUNE 2, 2018

And as more and more candidates start to use them frequently, it is harder to impress the interviewers. Hence, I would like to give you two secret models to help you delight your interviewers. Strategy related cases are not very usual during interviews. Strategy related cases are not very usual during interviews.

Case Interview 68

Case Interview Interviews Retail Tools 68

Management Consulted

MAY 18, 2014

For the last 12 months, we’ve been running our popular Black Belt Interviewer course – with tremendous success. Compared to a scary 3% acceptance rate at consulting firms, Black Belts rock – 55% of our participants have gotten 1 or more offers at top 10 firms. 30 days of focused interview homework. Definitely.

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Case Interview Cover Letters Interviews Resumes 158

Tom Spencer

MAY 4, 2019

Is a job in consulting really what you expect it will be when you are a student, knee-deep in case prep and coffee chats? In this series , we hear from new consultants who were recently in those shoes, and what their experience has actually been like during the transition from the dream to the day-to-day reality of consulting work.

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Consulting Case Interview Bain Analysis 113

Management Consulted

MAY 23, 2019

This is definitely something that every new – and aspiring – consultant needs to learn as soon as possible. You must be MECE in your case interview approach, and on the … Continue Reading. The post How To Be MECE appeared first on Management Consulted.

Case Interview 114

Case Interview How To Interviews Consulting 114

Tom Spencer

JANUARY 17, 2013

Definitions. I was looking for some inspiration lately due to my struggles in finding a consulting position. Get Email Updates (It’s Free). -- Australia’s premier consulting blog. Graduate Consulting Group. Case Interviews. Management Consulting. Enjoy the Consulting Blog? Helpful Links.

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Consulting Case Interview Interviews Video 118

CaseInterview.com

MARCH 21, 2019

I've had several requests to provide an example of a case involving the Capacity Change Framework as described in my case interview frameworks article. First, you don't see this kind of case very often. I did 60+ case interview questions and never saw this case even once. DEFINITIONS. .

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Case Interview Examples Interviews Airlines 69

Tom Spencer

JULY 3, 2012

Definitions. Previous post: Strategy and general business consulting firms in Australia 2012. Next post: Insights from Australia’s Leading Social Sector Consulting Firm. Get Email Updates (It’s Free). -- Australia’s premier consulting blog. Graduate Consulting Group. Case Interviews.

Consulting 107

Consulting Insurance Insurance Case Interview 107

Tom Spencer

MARCH 9, 2019

So maybe you’ve gotten to the second round, maybe you’re still waiting to hear back, or maybe you’re hoping to interview again in the next recruitment cycle. Regardless of whichever bucket you fall into, it always helps to see things from the interviewers’ perspective. Here are the top three things they’re looking for: 1.

Interviews 110

Interviews Case Interview Consulting ROI 110

Tom Spencer

JANUARY 2, 2012

Definitions. Get Email Updates (It’s Free). -- Australia’s premier consulting blog. Graduate Consulting Group. Case Interviews. Management Consulting. Enjoy the Consulting Blog? Helpful Links. Happy New Year! by Tom Spencer on January 3, 2012 · 0 comments. in Leadership. Leave a Comment.

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Consulting Case Interview Leadership Interviews 98

Management Consulted

AUGUST 1, 2013

Does Oliver Wyman really offer a “different kind of consulting”? Oliver Wyman’s strategy consulting practice has made waves specifically in the financial services sector , and beyond as well. Have an upcoming Oliver Wyman interview? They have served Global 1000 clients over the past 40 years. Website: [link].

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Oliver Wyman Interviews Mercer NERA Economic Consulting 201

Tom Spencer

JANUARY 17, 2012

Definitions. Get Email Updates (It’s Free). -- Australia’s premier consulting blog. Graduate Consulting Group. Case Interviews. Management Consulting. Enjoy the Consulting Blog? Helpful Links. Do One Thing Every Day That Scares You. in Business Strategy. Sometimes all you need is a little nudge.

Case Interview 153

Case Interview Leadership Interviews Consulting 153

Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

Definitions. in Management Consulting. Consulting firms are often associated with ivory tower elitism or faceless prestige. They were voted ‘Best management consultancy’ by clients in the 2012 BRW Client Choice Awards. Get Email Updates (It’s Free). -- Australia’s premier consulting blog.

Consulting 98

Consulting Case Interview Video Enterprise 98

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. While each question comes from a unique personal perspective, many of the issues apply to our entire reader base of consulting wanna-bes.

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Resumes Consulting Case Interview McKinsey 133

Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2012

Definitions. Insights from Australia’s Leading Social Sector Consulting Firm. in Management Consulting. The consulting arm of SVA, aptly named “ SVA Consulting “, is an even newer beast. Over the last 5 years, SVA Consulting has worked with over 160 organisations and delivered over 350 projects.

Consulting 112

Consulting Case Interview Methodologies McKinsey 112

Tom Spencer

MAY 15, 2013

Definitions. Get Email Updates (It’s Free). -- Australia’s premier consulting blog. Graduate Consulting Group. Case Interviews. Management Consulting. Enjoy the Consulting Blog? Helpful Links. Better Is Not Better. by Tom Spencer on May 16, 2013 · 0 comments. in Business Strategy.

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Consulting Case Interview Enterprise Interviews 94

Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 15, 2015

After our annual East Coast Fall Tour, we jetted off to the UK to host events with consulting clubs from King’s College London, University College London, London School of Economics and Political Science, Durham University and Manchester School of Business. ” “I am definitely more confident to apply to consulting firms now.”

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Consulting Management Case Interview Interviews 100

Tom Spencer

MARCH 1, 2012

Definitions. Get Email Updates (It’s Free). -- Australia’s premier consulting blog. Graduate Consulting Group. Case Interviews. Management Consulting. Enjoy the Consulting Blog? Helpful Links. Six Secrets to Success. by Tom Spencer on March 1, 2012 · 0 comments. in Business Strategy.

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Consulting Case Interview Interviews Leadership 94

Tom Spencer

MAY 29, 2013

Definitions. Next post: 9 Signs It’s Time to Hire an Outside Consultant. Get Email Updates (It’s Free). -- Australia’s premier consulting blog. Graduate Consulting Group. Case Interviews. Management Consulting. Enjoy the Consulting Blog? Helpful Links. in Business Strategy.

Chemicals 98

Chemicals Consulting Case Interview Energy 98

Tom Spencer

MAY 20, 2018

The reason that this framework is worth introducing is due to the increasing frequency of M&A cases confronting candidates in the case interview. Needless to say, M&A deals are notoriously complicated financial activities, which makes candidates panic when they are prompted with an M&A case.

Case Interview 68

Case Interview Interviews Cash Flow Financial 68

Tom Spencer

JANUARY 5, 2012

Definitions. Get Email Updates (It’s Free). -- Australia’s premier consulting blog. Graduate Consulting Group. Case Interviews. Management Consulting. Enjoy the Consulting Blog? Helpful Links. Here’s to the Crazy Ones. by Tom Spencer on January 5, 2012 · 1 comment. in Leadership.

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Consulting Case Interview Interviews Leadership 98