Tom Spencer

APRIL 13, 2019

“Case study interviews put you in the driver’s seat: you’re given a real business problem to work through and solve. The logical reasoning you use to work through the case is just as important as the conclusions you reach” ( The University of Sydney, 2019 ). There are many different case study examples online.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 23, 2020

Case interviews can be a hurdle or stepping stone at the beginning of your consulting career. The interview tests your problem solving ability, communication skills, composure and interpersonal skills. There is no magic number of cases one should do in preparation. Reading Time: 4 minutes. salaries, rent, oil prices).

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 24, 2019

Below is a success story and case interview preparation tips I received from a new Bain consultant who was recruited as an industry hire. After celebrating the Bain offer, I am finally debriefing you on my recruiting prep. My recruiting process was very traditional regarding case interview formats.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 26, 2024

Consulting firms are keen to identify candidates who not only possess the required knowledge, but also exhibit specific skills that are crucial for success in the industry. During the interview process, recruiters are keen on evaluating your behavioural traits to ensure you align with the company’s values and culture.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

As fall recruiting season is on the horizon, it’s inevitably a busy time for many students looking to recruit into consulting. On top of regular life commitments, you also must spend time on preparing applications, practicing for interviews, and partaking in the interviews themselves. Make use of interviewer-led cases.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 15, 2021

MBA consulting recruiting season starts every fall. I am commenting purely on recruiting for a post-MBA consulting position. When I talk to online MBA students, the first thing that strikes me is that they are unaware about industry dynamics. Behavioral and Case Interviews . The Consulting Career Landscape.

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CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 31, 2019

I interviewed with a number of top firms, and despite feeling well prepared, I wasn't invited to the next round. The first key insight that I got from your resources was the importance of understanding how consultants (the interviewers) think. I had thought doing 7 or 8 'live' cases was good practice.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

Offer to Buy Coffee in an Informational Interview. The worst case scenario is that the recipient thinks, “oh wow I don’t even know this person and he has the audacity to send me his resume”. The reality of the situation is that even if they think this is the case, they open the resume 99% of the time.

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Management Consulted

MAY 28, 2017

In fact, the firm is already beating out heavyweights such as McKinsey, Bain, and Parthenon-EY for strategy projects in the tech sector due to better industry specialty. Some members of the Advisory Board include: Sandy Robertson – Pioneered the creation of West Coast technology banking as an industry. BULGER PARTNERS KEY STATS.

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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

AUGUST 18, 2023

Breaking into this potentially lucrative niche within the consulting industry is both a science and an art. This project sparked my interest in marketing & sales consulting, and provided me with directly relevant experience that will help me to apply and interview for jobs in the industry.

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QEmploy

MAY 9, 2019

This article will look into the consulting industries current pitfalls and future in terms of transparency and digitalization. Interviews have been conducted with clients and consultants in order to give a realistic and broad outlook. A Brief on the Growth of the Global Consulting Industry. Challenges and Concerns.

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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. Keep It Simple.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

Before starting your application journey, the very first thing is to understand the recruitment process and selection criteria of those management consulting firms. Step two is your first round interview. Step 3 is your second round interview. Each module consists of an Introduction, Fit interview, Case Interview and Q&A.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 20, 2019

In order to give some perspective, it is helpful to highlight what those MBA advantages actually are: On campus recruiting from a large range of firms. Deep alumni networks that can help you score an interview and provide interview preparation. I know of many graduate programs with no dedicated consulting on-campus recruiting.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 18, 2020

For me, I was fortunate to study at a Canadian business school and interacted with numerous small and large companies from a variety of industries. Since graduation, I have had the pleasure of working for both a boutique and a large strategy consulting firm and wanted to share my insights on the differences in: Undergraduate recruiting.

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CaseInterview.com

MAY 26, 2023

Management consulting is an industry that offers assistance with this kind of high-level decision-making and problem-solving. In this case, you may determine that gaining market share will be your client’s biggest challenge. Consultants also have extensive knowledge in particular industries or topics.

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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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Tom Spencer

JULY 27, 2019

As addressed in my article from last week , non-MBA graduate students face a comparatively more challenging journey in their quest to enter the management consulting industry. Which service line and industry sector is the best fit? Step 2: Getting an Interview. Step 1: Understanding the Consulting World.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

Professionally, this was a great way to chat about the industry and share resources and tips we had found. When it came time for interview season, I didn’t have to look hard for case prep partners, as many of us were recruiting at the same time.

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Harmonious Workplaces

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In 2022, at the age of 46, I interviewed for a marketing executive position with a tool manufacturer. After five or so interviews, the hiring manager stated that they wanted a “digital native.” The interview ended. I interviewed with several members of the team, including the parent of one of the executives.

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Management Consulted

MAY 28, 2017

In fact, the firm is already beating out strategy heavyweights for strategy projects in the tech sector due to better industry specialty. But if MBB is your ultimate dream, you won’t receive the broad industry exposure you’d receive at other boutiques that would allow you to make the transition successfully.

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Management Consulted

MAY 28, 2017

In fact, the firm is already beating out heavyweights such as McKinsey, Bain, and Parthenon-EY for strategy projects in the tech sector due to better industry specialty. Some members of the Advisory Board include: Sandy Robertson – Pioneered the creation of West Coast technology banking as an industry. BULGER PARTNERS KEY STATS.

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Management Consulted

MAY 28, 2017

In fact, the firm is already beating out heavyweights such as McKinsey, Bain, and Parthenon-EY for strategy projects in the tech sector due to better industry specialty. Some members of the Advisory Board include: Sandy Robertson – Pioneered the creation of West Coast technology banking as an industry. BULGER PARTNERS KEY STATS.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020

The UK has 3,500 known cases of the virus and London will probably be shut down in the next week, if not before. The travel and hospitality industries have been decimated, stock markets around the world have tanked, and governments struggle to combat this devil on so many fronts. Commerce has ground to a halt. Today, not so much.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

Making a shift into the consulting world may feel daunting, especially if you have no prior exposure to the industry. Case interviews are synonymous with consulting recruitment and are characterised by unfamiliar problems. This is evident in young consultants in the industry. Practise more cases.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 5, 2019

It’s now January, and as the MBA internship recruitment season shifts into full gear, here are some tips from someone who went through the consulting recruitment process last year. Note: These tips are geared towards MBA1s, but are applicable to anyone interviewing with consulting firms.). Rule #1: Have a solid pitch.

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CaseInterview.com

MARCH 5, 2019

Some consulting firms recruit individuals quite early. Here are some of the top MBA programs that consulting firms recruit from, and the first-year consulting salary figures associated with these MBA programs. However, only students of top talent within these programs are recruited. NYU (Stern). Washington University (Olin).

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 28, 2016

You may not have to go to business school to get an interview with The Firm, but an MBA is still the best way to break into McKinsey. 1) You’re making it easy for recruiters. McKinsey recruits MBA candidates for 2 reasons. #1, When you’re an MBA candidate at a target school, you’re already part of the recruiting pool.

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CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 30, 2019

I found it several months ago and started prepping immediately and had done 40-50 practice interview cases before recruiting season. I must have called everyone I knew in consulting to give me a case to solve every weekend (Phone/ Webcam prep interviews too!) Practice really does make perfect.

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Management Consulted

JUNE 14, 2015

Industries. In fact, one of our interview coaches, Michael Hecht, used to work for The Seabury Group and now works for Delta Airlines as a member of their Skymiles team. If you’re applying to work at The Seabury Group, book an interview prep session with Michael here. INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING. Human Capital.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 9, 2019

Looking back, that experience significantly shaped my successful recruiting strategy and confirmed my desire to enter the consulting industry. This occurs with third party sponsorship, often a major consulting firm, or a non-profit organization as in the case of the Board Fellows program.

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Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 6, 2015

Though Altman Vilandrie serviced their west coast clients from their Boston office for years, the decision to open an office in San Francisco was born out of a desire to better serve their west coast clients and to develop a stronger base in the region by capitalizing on the tech industry boom in Silicon Valley. Industries. Technology.

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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. Master fit questions, conquer case studies, and become the smartest interviewer in the room. Even though I’m in marketing, your advice is so pertinent to a variety of industries.”

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 26, 2015

Georgia was extremely helpful and was kind enough to answer some questions I had about Accenture and its recruitment process. However, there are opportunities to work across industries, teams, clients and geographies. Tom: Accenture’s clients come from all industries worldwide. How many interview rounds are there?

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 21, 2015

I recently had the opportunity to communicate with Janine Clifford, Recruitment & HR Manager at L.E.K. Consulting is a global management consulting firm that uses deep industry expertise and analytical rigor to help clients solve their most critical business problems. Are graduates expected to pick an industry specialisation?

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 1, 2013

Have an upcoming Oliver Wyman interview? At its start, Oliver Wyman capitalized on the deregulation of the financial services industry. If you have experience in a particular industry, network strategically in that field. Industrial Products. KEY STATS FOR OLIVER WYMAN. Website: [link]. Aviation, Aerospace, and Defense.

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