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Acing the Fit Interview — Strategy and Approach

Tom Spencer

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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What are interviewers from consulting firms really looking for?

Tom Spencer

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. Here are the top three things they’re looking for: 1.

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Bates White Economic Consulting Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

BATES WHITE ECONOMIC CONSULTING. Bates White Economic Consulting is a highly reputable boutique firm that has been gathering momentum in recent years. In case you hadn’t figured it out by now, Bates White is a boutique economic consultancy firm headquartered at Washington, D.C. Economics is currently being led by Hans W.

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Market Sizing Case Interview Questions

Tom Spencer

Market sizing is the test of a consultant’s mettle. It is a classic case interview question, in which a candidate is asked to make an estimate. When a consultant meets with the CEO of a major airline to discuss growth strategy, for example, they may need to do a market sizing to get a grasp of how big the broader market is.

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How to Discover and Own Your Consulting Superpower: Interview with Charles Browne

Consulting Matters

Interview Transcript: Betsy Jordyn : Hey, it’s Betsy Jordyn. I am super excited to introduce you all to Charles Browne, the latest graduate from the Consultant’s Institute, who has got an amazing new business that he is launching, so welcome. Charles Browne : Hi. So, take us back to your journey.

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The Business Empath's Guide to Consulting & Coaching

Consulting Matters

All consultants and coaches need to be clear on the differences between their role and the role of their clients. Related: Consulting vs. Leading. If you don't feel comfortable selling your consulting and coaching services - hooray! Related: Framing & Empathy - The Little Known Way of Establishing Consulting Credibility.

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Consultants and Candidates: No Free Work. Ask for Reasonable Compensation

Johanna Rothman

Are you looking for work, either as a consultant or a candidate? And candidates and consultants invest time that has no perceived payoff for them. I agree—hiring managers do need to assess a candidate's or consultant's skills. (I So what can a candidate or consultant do to show their skills without working for free?