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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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IBM Consulting Interviews: Navigating the IBM GBS Maze

Management Consulted

As the next installment in our popular Firm Profile series, we take a look at the evolution, reinvention, and current interview tactics of one of the world’s premier consulting firms – IBM. Recognizing client’s needs for help managing IT operations and resources, IBM Vice President Robert M. Enjoy the ride!

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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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Oliver Wyman interview preparation: the inside story

Management Consulted

Does Oliver Wyman really offer a “different kind of consulting”? Oliver Wyman’s strategy consulting practice has made waves specifically in the financial services sector , and beyond as well. Have an upcoming Oliver Wyman interview? They have served Global 1000 clients over the past 40 years. Website: [link].

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Why consulting?

Management Consulted

Last week we held an MC exclusive subscriber giveaway contest – entrants told us in 200 words or less how they became interested in consulting. 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.

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2 Years of Networking Results in Consulting Job at PwC

Management Consulted

” Here is one we got recently from John: A few months ago, I wrote you for advice in regards to resources I could use to prep for interviews in consulting. I ended up getting my offer last week and I wanted to write and let you know that I couldn’t have done it without your website as a resource.

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Management Consulting versus Investment Banking

Management Consulted

Instead of defining the basic characteristics of each job (there are plenty of resources out there for that, including the Vault and Wetfeet Guides ), I will address a laundry list of defining differences between the two professions. This is also a difficult issue for consulting firms with respect to employee retention. 2 LIFESTYLE.

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