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Case Study: An Office Romance Gone Wrong

Harvard Business

Editor's Note This fictionalized case study will appear in a forthcoming issue of Harvard Business Review, along with commentary from experts and readers. Claudia was the newest recruit to the sales team—young, eager, pretty. They want me to watch you give your presentation.” Elizabeth: He’s not!

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How to Convince Your Boss to Let You Work from Home

Harvard Business

” You should also strategize about how you’ll manage “the optics” of working from home in terms of “being present on email and available by phone,” she says. If your initial conversation goes well, “present your boss with a one-page proposal — nothing elaborate — that details your plan.”

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Tackling the Case Interview

Tom Spencer

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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Starting your Consulting Journey as a College Student

Tom Spencer

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. Most importantly, you can learn how to pitch as if you were presenting to a client. Prioritise academic excellence.

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Generalist vs Specialist Firm Interviews

Tom Spencer

Case Studies. Presentations. Typically, a generalist interview consists of two types of questions – experiential and business case study. The second main difference when applying to specialist firm positions is that some firms require candidates to give a presentation. Frameworks. Experiential Questions.

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How to Work with a Bad Listener

Harvard Business

“When someone is not fully present, it erodes the quality of what you say.” Is there anything I can do to lighten your load, so when we’re talking you can be fully present?’” ” Case Study #1: Underscore the importance of your message and follow up in writing.

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Advisory Board Company Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

THE ADVISORY BOARD COMPANY INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING. Once passing the initial screening, there are 2 to 4 more rounds of interviews that include both fit and case study questions. For the business, research, and consulting positions, The Advisory Board Company asks a mixture of fit and case questions. Presentations.