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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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. Within the interview you need to act like a consultant.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 28, 2022

Case interviews can seem like a daunting task. Thankfully, by taking tangible steps you can be well prepared for your case interviews. In my opinion, a productive place to begin is to watch videos about the case interview. Practice cases. A “casing buddy” can be a roommate, friend, or classmate.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 28, 2021

Consulting case interviews require lots of preparation. Although you will hear of some geniuses who aced their cases after only one week of preparation, this is probably not true for us mere mortals. Maybe you will catch a bad day during the interview and will go home without the offer. On average probably 1-2 months.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 8, 2021

Cracking a case can be a daunting task. As you prepare for your next consulting case interview, here are 4 quick tips that will help you to tackle any case. Remember, the interviewer may have additional information that they will only share if you ask! How would you get the data in a real case? Be creative!

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

So, a few minutes into your case interview, the recruiter slides a chart across the table and asks what you can tell from that particular exhibit. The objective of the chart is to help you drive the case forward by approving or disapproving your hypothesis of the business problem. Not practicing basic case interview mathematics.

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 11, 2013

CAPGEMINI CONSULTING INTERVIEWS & RECRUITING. Capgemini Consulting’s interview process is fairly straightforward and slightly easier than those of other top firms. The first round of interviews is a screening round that usually takes place over the phone, on-campus, at a job fair, or at a Capgemini’s office.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 14, 2018

Along the way, every candidate will encounter the case interview. As monstrous as it may look, it is said that the case interview reflects the reality of day-to-day consulting. Case interview – what is it and why does it exist? There are various types of case interview. How to prepare.

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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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Management Consulted

MARCH 9, 2014

THE ADVISORY BOARD COMPANY INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING. Interviewing at The Advisory Board Company is relatively straightforward, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. The interview process can take any time between 5 days and 2-3 months, although the average process takes 2-3 weeks. That’s what we are here for!

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 13, 2019

What you will learn: Learn the basics of a case interview – what it is, how they are different from a regular job interview, who uses them, why they are used, and the types of case interview formats and the difference between them. Topics Covered: What is a Case Interview? What is a Case Interview?

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Tom Spencer

MAY 6, 2018

This post will mainly focus on introducing the case interview format, and an overview of several key formats that are typically used. No, there are different formats for the case interview, in other words different setups. The standard format is a one-on-one case interview. The interviewer would say. ‘Oh,

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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.

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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. There isn’t one!

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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. Presentation Skills. Intellectual Capability.

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Management Consulted

MAY 4, 2014

We recently had the opportunity to interview Jason, a student at NYU Stern who landed a summer internship with Deloitte Consulting S&O. It was a lot of professional development on a broad level, which meant how to network properly and preparing for interviews. Jenny Rae: Thanks for joining us today. Jason: Right.

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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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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 7, 2014

. BRIDGESPAN INTERVIEWS & CULTURE . BRIDGESPAN INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING . Bridgespan’s interview process is fairly straightforward and is pretty much the industry norm when it comes to interviewing with a consulting firm. Today we continue our firm profile series with an in-depth review of Bridgespan.

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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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Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 23, 2014

By way of a quick words-only recap, we made our way back to Duke and got to train 30 eager sophomores and juniors preparing for their first interview season. After a full day (8 hours) of interview training, our group had bonded big-time. 10AM – 11AM – Structuring the fit interview. 3PM – 4PM – Case math and case closings.

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CaseInterview.com

MARCH 20, 2019

The process and rational I use to answer this specific estimation question can be used as a template to practice answering other estimation questions as you prepare for case interviews. The interviewer's evaluation in this type of question is in assessing the approach you took, not necessarily the specific answer you gave.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 26, 2024

In this article, we’ll delve into the key skills assessed in a consulting interview , ranging from behavioral qualities and business analysis to exceptional communication skills. 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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Management Consulted

MARCH 23, 2014

In my experience, the average case team is made up of 3 or 4 nationalities, including the individuals who in past lives were entrepreneurs, surgeons, or front line soldiers and now run charities or marathons in their spare time. What advice do you have for the BCG interview process? What’s the most stressful part of the job?

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Management Consulted

JUNE 23, 2015

In May, we launched the Consulting Case Interview Bootcamp – Online. But today, we’re putting all of that activity on pause because we’ve completed a huge undertaking – the launch of the Consulting Fit Interview Bootcamp – Online. Over the years, we’ve made a huge discovery. The problem?

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 4, 2022

Case Studies. Presentations. There is a lot to think about when preparing for consulting interviews , and you may want to check out some of our other blog posts and guides for preparing your resume , creating your cover letter , and improving your network. Many of these processes also include early round interviews.

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

I have been practising case interviews for over two months now, however, I always get a little tense when I am doing the cases. Please advise on how I could overcome the apparent nervousness and come across as calm during the other interviews. So this is why confidence in cases and in consulting is important.

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Management Consulted

JUNE 12, 2016

Expect to be a member of two teams at the same time, as Parthenon-EY is one of a handful of firms that still subscribes to the two-case model (a great learning experience but killer for work-life balance). PARTHENON-EY INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING. Don’t neglect the fit interview questions in your interview prep!

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Management Consulted

JUNE 14, 2015

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. Presentations. Consulting 101.

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 16, 2016

BTS GROUP INTERVIEWS AND CULTURE. BTS GROUP INTERVIEWS. There is quite a bit of variety in the interview process for a consulting position at BTS; the process can take anywhere from two days to over three months. Round two is with a Manager, and is a standard case interview.

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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. A structured method to present your response. Congratulations! Knowing Yourself.

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 14, 2014

Some of you lucky duckies even got to purchase or preview our best selling hot off the press – our first-time-ever-in-hard-copy Consulting Interview Bible, available on Amazon or for bulk orders by emailing us directly! We had a compressed 6-hour interview bootcamp, and they totally kept up with the aggressive pace.

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Steve Shu Consulting

MAY 4, 2018

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. Take raw notes roughly in line with the interview guides.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

If you are interested in consulting roles, case interviews are an integral part of that process. Your heartbeat will pulse with excitement when you receive an e-mail letting you know that you made it to the interview stage. The interview is a nerve-wracking experience. This article is going to focus on team interviews.

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Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

We presented both the 2-hour and 8-hour Bootcamps at Georgia Tech. Our experience to Yale MBAs and MAMs was ‘other worldly’ – their new high tech floating business campus led to an impressive and modern presentation. 10AM – 11AM – Structuring the fit interview.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 24, 2019

I recently was sent this question from a CaseInterview.com student looking for advice on how to prepare for a Bain Written Case Interview. Question: I've purchased LOMS and have just completed my first attempt at all the cases. Any resources or practice written cases that you know of would be much appreciated.

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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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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 27, 2023

Interviews at consulting firms are often broken down into 3 segments: Fit Interview (~10 mins) Case Interview (~30 mins) Questions and Answers (~5 mins) While the vast majority of content out there focuses on the case interview, it is worth pointing out that the fit interview should not be overlooked.

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