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Case Interview Foundations: 6 Types of Case Interviews

Management Consulted

Consulting firms rely heavily on case interviews to find the right candidate and, therefore, you should practice them – practice them well, start practicing them early (2-3 months prior to the interview), and then keep practicing them often. The 2 case interview styles are Interviewer-led and Interviewee-led cases.

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Fit to Role: Aligning Skills and Job Requirements for Optimal Performance

Effective Managers

An employee who resonates with the company’s culture and values is more engaged and motivated, further enhancing productivity. Employees feel more competent and appreciated when their skills are effectively utilized, which boosts their morale and loyalty to the company.

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Case Interviews: How to Stand Out in the Crowd

Tom Spencer

Consulting case interviews are a critical part of the hiring process for many top consulting firms. Preparing for these interviews can be daunting, but with the right strategies and mindset, you can overcome this challenging hurdle. This could be a fellow applicant or a mentor who has experience with case interviews.

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What Makes a Company Great at Producing Leaders?

Harvard Business

GE is well known as an “academy company” — a talent incubator that exports effective leaders to other organizations and even industries.

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4 Key Consulting Fit Interview Questions You Must Prepare For

Management Consulted

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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Where Companies Want Employees to Work — and Where People Actually Want to Work

Harvard Business

Companies are trying various strategies to adjust to a “new normal” in work modalities, ranging from fully in-office to fully remote to a mix of both. With these insights, organizations are encouraged to recognize, understand, and strategically address these personas to foster a harmonious and productive workplace.

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Do’s and Don’ts of Case Interviewing

Tom Spencer

Interviews are difficult – they involve researching the company, preparing for informational interviews, and practicing behavioral questions. If you are aiming for a consulting internship or full-time job, there is also an unavoidable hurdle you will need to jump – case interviews. Case interviews can be stressful.