Tom Spencer

MARCH 4, 2022

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. I also applied during the Covid-19 Pandemic so I cannot comment on in person interviews, just virtual.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 18, 2022

One area that is quite different for economic consulting is the interview phase. In this post, I will share 5 tips on how to ace your economic consulting interview. Pre-interview: Polish your Resume and Cover Letter. Cases in economic consulting interviews are not like the ones for management consulting.

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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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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

You can generally tell whether you did well in an interview based on the connection you built with the interviewer. You have probably been in situations where an interview felt uneasy and awkward because of a lack of chemistry with the interviewer. The interview process is not a perfect system. Talk about them.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 13, 2019

What you will learn: Learn how to market yourself through your resume and cover letter so that you will get the interview. Topics Covered: How to Write a Resume That Will Get You the Interview. How to Write a Cover Letter That Will Get You the Interview. How to Network Your Way to an 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. This blog will help shed some light on what to expect and how to prepare for behavioral assessments. Behavioral interview questions help shed significant light on you as a candidate.

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CaseInterview.com

MAY 9, 2019

I wanted to send you a quick note on how I have been able to secure a McKinsey interview , despite not knowing anyone in consultancy. I have consequently been invited for an interview. The objective of this email was to simply highlight that there are several alternatives to securing an interview.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 15, 2020

When you walk into an interview, even before you speak, shake hands or talk through your resume, something else is doing a lot of talking in your behalf: your appearance. Whether you like it or not, physical appearance has an effect on how you are perceived by others. Always wear a blazer to an interview. Briefcase/Bags.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 10, 2022

There are many steps to take in preparing to apply and interview for a consulting position. If you are just starting out, you will find yourself editing your resume, preparing answers for experiential questions, and practicing business frameworks to use in the case interview. Rather, it can encompass the entire interview.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 10, 2021

Many candidates spend numerous hours perfecting their resumes, preparing for case and technical interviews, and crafting their fit story. Conducting due diligence on the company you are interviewing for will help you build rapport with the interviewer, learn the firm’s culture and values, and showcase that you did your homework.

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Management Consulted

MARCH 22, 2016

engineers, med students, JDs, post-docs, interns, practicing MDs or residents, these magical BCG and McKinsey consulting seminars are crash courses, extended job interviews, and sell weekends all rolled into one. 5 Resume Mistakes Advanced Degree Holders Should Avoid At All Costs. Aimed at Ph.D.s, 1 – Focusing on the irrelevant.

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Consulting Matters

APRIL 24, 2020

Interview Transcript: Betsy Jordyn : Hey, it’s Betsy Jordyn. So, it ended up being, and I swear to you, it ended up being nights and weekends and dinners with that executive staff outside of working hours talking to them about those – about those changes, and how their leadership style was affecting their outcomes.

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 27, 2012

Paper airplanes are fun, but you don’t want your resume to become the vehicle for a recruiter’s mid-afternoon horseplay because you’ve bored them to death. That’s why we’re giving you some guidelines on key resume errors to avoid and things you can do to make it past the first round of reviews.

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Management Consulted

JUNE 4, 2017

Everybody knows you should dress conservatively for a job interview. A straightforward interview suit is the way to go, and that goes double for a management consulting interview. We won’t assume you’ve been living under a rock and don’t know that navy blue and charcoal gray suits are your interview suit standbys.

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Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 8, 2015

You’ve done all your homework on the firm, networked your butt off, and crafted the pristine consulting resume and cover letter. Then you receive a call saying you’ve passed the first round and they want you to come in for an interview. Here they are: Walk Me Through Your Resume. “What did I get myself into?”

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Granite Leadership Strategies

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

You receive a slew of resumes or applications. Out of all those resumes, you only find a few candidates you want to call for an interview. But good talent does exist; you must know how to find it. So always base your hiring decision on the person, not on what is on his or her resume.

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Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

You’ve bombarded us with insightful questions about resumes, interviews, applications, and how to pick up the pieces and consider alternatives to consulting when you don’t make the cut. Q: I would like to know if you tailor resumes for consulting companies that are specialized in Brand Strategy & Design?

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Harvard Business

JANUARY 12, 2022

From updating your resume to acing the interview, we’ve got you covered.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

I received an email the other day from an F1Y (future first year) who recently got an offer following his BCG interview. I asked him to describe the interview format he experienced and make some suggestions for others who will soon be going through the BCG interview process. BCG Interview Format & Tips. COMPETENCIES.

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CaseInterview.com

MAY 9, 2019

I am often asked by readers if networking will really help them obtain a consulting interview or if it could affect them negatively. I suggest you network with anyone within a management consulting firm regardless of whether they are involved in recruiting or consulting resume screening. Very hard to predict. Additional Resources.

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CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Close to a year ago, I was unsuccessful with my applications for internships with consulting firms, getting only one interview and failing that too. That was when I came across your site and sent you an email on how I should write my cover letter, which you kindly replied to as well. How to Write a Consulting Cover Letter.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 10, 2018

Now, to move forward, you have to understand and prepare extremely well for the interviews. This article will give you a helicopter view of the interview process, and then dive into one part of it. The structure of the interview process is surprisingly similar across firms. One is called the ‘Fit Interview’.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 18, 2019

At consulting firms like McKinsey, you will receive a personal experience interview (or McKinsey PEI). Sometimes an entire interview is devoted to these types of questions. Other times, you will receive 10 - 15 minutes of these kinds of questions before you get a case interview. This is why the case interview exists.

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Management Consulted

JANUARY 15, 2017

At firms that bill by the project, you can learn how to work smarter rather than harder and improve your work/life balance considerably. KALYPSO INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING. rounds of interviews, the first of which may consist of connecting with a recruiter for a phone screen. “, “ What are you looking for at Kalypso

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Management Consulted

MARCH 13, 2016

In case interview prep, Victor Cheng has risen to a household name in the last 5 years, and his book Case Interview Secrets is one of our recommendations for those looking to break in to the industry. . This book is a fantastic guide to the case interview process, especially if you are interested in landing a position at McKinsey.

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 20, 2012

We offer our time to paying clients for assistance with resume reviews (Power Half Hour), personalized networking advice (1-hour sessions), and Case Interview Prep (Prep Packages). If you’d be interested, make sure to drop us a line and let us know if you have suggestions on how to make this a high impact time.

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Management Consulted

MARCH 28, 2016

Unlike Bain or LEK, the firm doesn’t restrict itself to junior hiring and you have a great opportunity to learn some grand consulting processes and get a brand name on your resume with absolutely no experience. Candidates will be interviewed on campus or over the phone. BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING .

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Management Consulted

JUNE 12, 2016

Finally, at Parthenon-EY they bill by project and not hours (a deviation from standard EY practices), so the work/life balance will improve the quicker you learn how to work smarter instead of harder! PARTHENON-EY INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING. You can expect these two interviews per round to be back-to-back and no longer than 30 minutes.

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Management Consulted

JULY 12, 2015

ABT ASSOCIATES INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING. The very first stage of recruiting at Abt is their online application, where you will upload your resume for screening. If you pass the initial screening, you will have different in house interview days, possibly preceded by a phone interview depending on your location.

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 7, 2016

THE CAMBRIDGE GROUP INTERVIEWS. You’ve aced your case interview prep , you’ve got a killer resume and now you’re ready for the interview process. Be prepared for 2-3 rounds of interviews, the first of which may consist of connecting with a recruiter for a phone screen. Nervous about giving an elevator pitch?

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LSA Global

APRIL 27, 2020

Virtual Interview Tips to Hire Top Talent. The option of interviewing and hiring virtually, rather than through typical in-person interviews, is quickly becoming the new norm as recruiters and hiring managers adapt to social distancing, look to open up their talent pool, and manage travel expenses.

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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. You have told us – over and over again – that you loved it.

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Management Consulted

MAY 5, 2015

What started off as an informal blog about management consulting with just a few readers became interview prep sessions, resume edits, videos on YouTube and Vimeo, books and the presentations we give at colleges around the world. The case interview is the great equalizer. And after all that, even with 1.5M Who is it for?

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Johanna Rothman

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Not sure if or how to distribute the hiring responsibilities? We collaborated with LucidMeetings to create this wonderful new class about hiring: How to Discover, Interview, and Hire Amazing Remote People. Suggestions for how you can filter resumes as a team. Ways you might organize the questions and interviews.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Here area couple of success stories received from readers who used case interview preparation techniques for securing an offer outside of consulting. Success Story: I would like to share my positive experience of a business case interview, thanks to your website! I simply followed your recommendations and the steps.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Pursuing tertiary studies is not only about the academics, but also about knowing which career path you want to take and how to utilise the resources you are given by your institution in order to attain that goal. Most importantly, you can learn how to pitch as if you were presenting to a client. Prioritise academic excellence.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

Offer to Buy Coffee in an Informational Interview. Send a Resume in the Cold Email. There are differing opinions on this, but the benefit of flipping a resume over as part of the initial communication (or including your LinkedIn in the signature) exceeds the risk. Research and Prepare in Advance of the Interview.

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