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Consulting’s Unofficial Interview Hurdle – The Airplane Test

Tom Spencer

There are many steps to take in preparing to apply and interview for a consulting position. 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. Rather, it can encompass the entire interview.

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Experienced Hire from Harvard breaks in to Healthcare Consulting (Part 2)

Management Consulted

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.

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Options for Post Consulting Careers

CaseInterview.com

In any case, I have a question for you regarding Consulting vs. industry. For example, if a customer complains that customer service is lousy: Why is it lousy? In which case, it's a human resources issue. In this case, the issue is a client service’s incorrect decision type problem. It was interesting and very concise.

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Research: The Upsides of Disclosing Your Religion, Sexual Orientation, or Parental Status at Work

Harvard Business

For example, should you talk about your religion at work? In one experimental field study (currently under review at an academic journal), student experimenters sought to apply for job openings in retail stores. Examples of the benefits of disclosure extend beyond religious groups. In some cases, this is warranted.

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Why Write and Publish Business Articles? For 5 Good Reasons!

Emerson Consulting Group

In a world filled with tweets, ever-breaking news, a thousand TV channels and podcasts galore, is there any point to toiling away at an article, then seeking a journal or magazine willing to publish it? He then shuffles through his case until he locates said article, pulling it out and sliding them across the conference table.

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Completing Graduate School Like a Consultant

Tom Spencer

You might be completing case studies, conducting experiments, and writing lengthy legal reports, all of which will prepare you for your career. When it came to completing assignments, submitting journal papers, or creating slide decks, I used to always strive for absolute perfection. Whether you are studying for your MBA , Ph.D.,

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How to Get a McKinsey Interview Through Networking

CaseInterview.com

Reading your email,forms a mandatory part of my reading list, which also includes Business Week, Economist, FT, Wall Street Journal , and the Quran. I wanted to send you a quick note on how I have been able to secure a McKinsey interview , despite not knowing anyone in consultancy. I have consequently been invited for an interview.