Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 21, 2016

To the uninitiated, the case interview can be more than a little bit terrifying. The main point of the case interview is to provide you with an opportunity to show the interviewer the great job you’d do if they hired you today and set you straight to work. Not tens, or hundreds, but thousands. 1 – Mental Math.

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CaseInterview.com

MAY 22, 2019

Below is a success story I recently received from a CaseInterview.com student about the success they had using a set case interview practice routine. First, it takes a lot of the thinking out of the administrative aspects of case practice. Initially, not everyone realizes this is an important part of the interview to practice.

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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.

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CaseInterview.com

APRIL 29, 2019

Being insightful in a case interview is an important skill, especially as you get in more competitive environments (like a final round interview). An example of this would be a client asking what they should do with pricing. These examples are a little over simplified, but hopefully you get the general idea.

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CaseInterview.com

MAY 13, 2021

A question I am asked often is how to utilize all of the various frameworks and advice on frameworks out there on other case interview prep sites? It is very hard to remember a lot of case study frameworks… let alone master all of them. For example, I might start with a profit and loss framework.

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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. Here's why.

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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. [ I received this email nearly a month ago, so in total this person has been practicing for nearly two months before the final round interview.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 13, 2018

As I have been asked by quite a lot of people to share some frameworks, I will use the next 3 posts to walk you through the most frequently used frameworks in the case interview. While you are reading those frameworks and related examples, keep in mind that no framework is the skeleton key to all case interviews.

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Question: First of all, I want to thank you for all the great materials that you have developed and posted on the web. I have recently received feedback from my final round interviews at McKinsey, and have been told that they would like to interview me two more times because they were not clear on some of my case solving abilities.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Here area couple of success stories received from readers who used case interview preparation techniques for securing an offer outside of consulting. Success Story: I would like to share my positive experience of a business case interview, thanks to your website! You get then 5 minutes to present your conclusions.

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CaseInterview.com

MAY 13, 2021

A question I am asked often is how to utilize all of the various frameworks and advice on frameworks out there on other case interview prep sites? It is very hard to remember a lot of case study frameworks… let alone master all of them. For example, I might start with a profit and loss framework.

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CaseInterview.com

AUGUST 15, 2019

In preparing for the case interview, there are a few skills and tools that you can master to help you succeed. In this chapter, you will learn what these tools and skills are and how you can utilize them to help you perform at your best during the case interview. Case Interview Math. Case Interview Math.

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Consulting Matters

JULY 25, 2024

The Anatomy of a Benefit-Driven Testimonial or Case Study So, what makes a testimonial truly powerful? Here’s an example of a recommendation: "Betsy was great to work with." Here’s an example of a benefit-driven testimonial: "Before working with Betsy, I was overwhelmed and directionless in my business.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 13, 2019

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.

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CaseInterview.com

AUGUST 1, 2024

What Is the BCG Online Case? The BCG Online Case is an online case interview simulation that assesses a candidate’s problem-solving skills and analytical thinking abilities. It is designed to simulate a real-life client engagement, and consists of a single case study that the candidate must work through.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

By far, the most valuable thing (for me) was the insight into the mindset of consultants and interviewers, which is what your emails provided. It affords a real sense of perspective for a candidate like me, so when I walked into the interview, there was nothing intimidating about the guy or girl in front of me. based resources.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

On top of regular life commitments, you also must spend time on preparing applications, practicing for interviews, and partaking in the interviews themselves. With such a busy schedule, it can be tough to find a partner to practice cases with. The idea is simple: Identify aspects of the case interview that you are weak on (e.g.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

You received an interview with a consulting firm! Management consulting interviews generally have two types of assessments, behavioral and casing. Behavioral interview questions help shed significant light on you as a candidate. Examples of these questions could be something as simple as: Tell me about yourself?

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CaseInterview.com

APRIL 17, 2019

By following these steps, you will be in a much better position to impress your employer and secure an interview. In order to write a resume that will get you the interview, you must understand what top consulting firms look for when reviewing candidate applications. Resume Example. How to Get an Interview.

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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. For example, take a song like Adele’s "Rolling in the Deep." In any case, I encourage you to learn from others when such options exist. I include myself amongst these consultants — at least historically speaking.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 3, 2023

People advisory consultants work with clients to identify and address issues related to employee engagement, performance, and development, as well as to design and implement HR strategies and initiatives. They may develop and deliver training and development programs, and manage and coordinate the delivery of consulting projects.

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Steve Shu Consulting

MAY 4, 2018

Individual consultants and engagement managers usually develop their own ways of organizing information. In some cases the engagement team may create (up front) an entire blueprint to execute the project. Develop interview guides according to the problem solving structure and conduct interviews with the interview guides in mind.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 18, 2023

To do this, they should possess a keen understanding of the client’s target market and existing customer base, as well as the ability to recommend clear and actionable strategies to increase sales, expand the customer base, and develop new product offerings that will appeal to customers.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 11, 2021

As a result, the student develops a greater skill set by analyzing this larger assignment. For the ultimate assessment of one’s skills, a student might participate in a semester long capstone design project, conduct a semester long research study in a laboratory, or develop an innovative product for a start-up company. Evaluating.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Joining a consulting club can provide you with numerous benefits: networking, learning how to do a case study, assistance with resume and cover letter writing, and access to resources to prepare for interviews. Through a case competition, you can increase your knowledge and skills in preparation for the actual case interview.

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

In case interviews, the MECE principle is a valuable tool for creating issue trees break down complicated problems into basic components you can evaluate and help you get to the root of the problem. Some examples of non-MECE segmentation include listing customers according to: Hobbies and interests. Non-MECE Example: Hobbies.

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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. No one enjoys being turned down, especially in the case of a consulting role where a lot of preparation is required. The key thing to do after a rejection is to reflect on the interview process and ask for feedback.

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Chad Barr

AUGUST 21, 2024

Get interviewed : Appear on podcasts or blogs to expand your reach and establish authority. For example, create a more casual version for social media and a more formal one for LinkedIn. Compile a Book : Gather related articles into an eBook or book for added value to your audience.

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

When you've developed strong, individual relationships with the most influential members of your audience, your ideas will be taken more seriously. Another way to get your ideas to be taken more seriously is to develop a body of expertise or specialized knowledge. For example, I have expertise in the case interview.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 9, 2019

It is easy to put a lot of pressure on yourself during interview season, especially when your classmates are receiving interviews for firms you’re interested in. This blog post is mostly about what to do when you receive an interview at that firm you’ve been eyeing for some time. So, if this is you, congrats! Determination.

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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. For example, if your boss’s goal is to replace her boss — she might not be willing to tell you.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 18, 2020

Biases can also creep in during a case interview, causing you to make incorrect assumptions about a business problem. Let’s consider a case interview scenario where our interviewee, called Jane, makes use of a simple rule of thumb to solve a challenge presented to her. Interviewer: I see, and why is this the case?

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CaseInterview.com

DECEMBER 14, 2021

In case interviews, the MECE principle is a valuable tool for creating management consulting firms that break down complicated problems into basic components you can evaluate and help you get to the root of the problem. Let’s use the list of people separated by their hobbies as an example.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Over the arc of my career, I’ve done extensive work in professional development. For example, I took a public speaking class at Stanford when I was 19 years old. When I teach the case interview, one of the main ideas I teach is to treat the interviewer like a client. First-order principles exist in cooking.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

Case interviews are synonymous with consulting recruitment and are characterised by unfamiliar problems. How then can you ace the interview confidently when it’s your first encounter with a particular business case scenario? Practise more cases. Interview with multiple firms. What is Confidence?

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2014

THE frequently used term business growth simply describes the process of improving some measure of an enterprise’s success, ranging from promotion, product development, new market entry or improving employee productivity. Addressing this type of case question is achievable, provided you can identify the root of the problem. Consentino.

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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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