Harvard Business

JUNE 25, 2024

Two approaches to conducting interviews — structured and conversational — can yield different insights about a candidate. Here’s what each interview method can reveal about a candidate and when you might want to use them. It’s critical to avoid the financial burden of making a wrong hire.

Interviews 238

Interviews Financial Recruiting Recruitment 238

Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

As job hopping becomes more common and less stigmatized, why do some hiring managers (and media outlets) still perpetuate the stereotype that millennial and Gen Z workers are disloyal to their organizations? It’s a chance to help your interviewer better understand your motivations while highlighting what you’re looking for long term.

Interviews 247

Interviews Resumes How To Media 247

Effective Managers

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Skill Assessments and Interviews : Utilize skill assessments and structured interviews to evaluate the capabilities of potential and current employees. It requires ongoing effort and adaptability from both HR and management. These tools help in understanding whether an individual’s skills align with the job requirements.

Analysis 244

Analysis Culture Efficiency Training 244

Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Job interviews can be daunting. In this video, author Amy Gallo culls advice from top experts in the field and shares strategic tips on how best to prepare, what to do, and what to say so that you can make a great impression in your next interview.

Interviews 246

Interviews Video Resumes Talent 246

Management Consulted

AUGUST 2, 2020

A question we frequently get from readers is, “Where should I start if I have no experience with case studies or case interviews?” The post No Case Interview Experience? Start Here appeared first on Management Consulted. It’s a great question, and we’re all too happy to provide a list of recommendations.

Case Interview 214

Case Interview Interviews Case Studies Case Study 214

Harvard Business

MARCH 4, 2024

It’s often easier for interviewers to connect with candidates who have similar backgrounds, pedigrees, credentials, or perspectives. In fact, research shows that implicit bias shapes hiring managers’ perceptions of candidates in profound ways. At the same time, research also attests to the enormous benefits of diversity.

Interviews 248

Interviews Talent How To Research 248

Management Consulted

OCTOBER 2, 2020

The fit interview is like a behavioral interview for the consulting industry. Within that, there are distinct fit interview question types a candidate should be aware of. Today, we’re sharing about 3 types of fit interview questions. The direct questions,… Read Article.

Interviews 206

Interviews Industry Consulting Management 206

Harvard Business

JUNE 7, 2024

Designing an inclusive interview process for disabled people and people with different learning styles both widens the talent pool and creates a more equitable workplace.

Interviews 242

Interviews How To Talent Recruiting 242

Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

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.

Case Interview 78

Case Interview Interviews How To McKinsey 78

Steve Shu Consulting

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Behavioral Investing—Managing the Emotions Behind our Decisions. How to better address individual behavioral differences and situations will be an ongoing opportunity where people will need help. Thanks to Tony Roth and the Wilmington Trust team for hosting me.

Interviews 259

Interviews Management Finance Banking 259

Management Consulted

JUNE 9, 2019

If you interview for McKinsey, you may come across the McKinsey Personal Experience Interview (PEI). The McKinsey PEI is a separate behavioral portion of the interview process on top of standard behavioral questions you can expect to see. Years ago, … Continue Reading.

McKinsey 171

McKinsey Interviews Consulting Management 171

Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

That’s right…interview season is here! For many of you, learning how to structure your approach to a case is the most challenging part of the entire case interview process. The post Case Interview structure appeared first on Management Consulted. It’s crunch time.

Case Interview 162

Case Interview Interviews Consulting Management 162

Harvard Business

MARCH 12, 2024

A conversation with author Anna Papalia on a new way to approach interviews.

Interviews 198

Interviews Recruiting Recruitment Talent 198

Harvard Business

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The loneliness experienced by CEOs stems not from a lack of social connections but from the heavy burden of leadership and decision-making especially during crises, when they look to their board, senior executives, or operational managers to steady the ship but feel they arent up to the task or are divided.

Survey 216

Survey Interviews Operations Leadership 216

Management Consulted

MAY 28, 2021

Chances are, if you talk to anybody preparing for consulting interviews, you won’t hear much about the fit interview. But the case interview? So, if the cultural fit interview performance is 50% of your final interview score, why… Read Article. Almost guaranteed.

Interviews 166

Interviews Culture Case Interview Consulting 166

Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Andrew McAfee is a principal research scientist at the MIT Sloan School of Management. He is the author of the forthcoming book “The Geek Way: The Radical Mindset that Drives Extraordinary Results,” the subject of much of this “New World of Work” interview.

Management 234

Management Interviews Research Course 234

Management Consulted

JULY 2, 2019

Though the case interview is the most important aspect of management consulting recruiting, don’t overlook the consulting fit interview. The post Consulting Interview: 4 Types of Consultant Fit Interview Questions appeared first on Management Consulted.

Interviews 140

Interviews Case Interview Consulting Recruitment 140

Management Consulted

JANUARY 24, 2019

”, in an interview is a must have skill for any prospective consultant. The question is so common, you can pretty much take it to the bank that you’ll hear those words from the person interviewing … Continue Reading. ”, in an interview appeared first on Management Consulted.

Interviews 165

Interviews Consulting How To Banking 165

Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Listening to Bain full case interview examples can really help one prepare for their own case interview. The post Bain Full Case Interview Example appeared first on Management Consulted. But… Read Article.

Case Interview 148

Case Interview Bain Examples Interviews 148

Harvard Business

JANUARY 21, 2022

Don’t wait until their exit interview to find out what they really think.

Report 249

Report Management Interviews Development 249

Management Consulted

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Group case interviews are all the rage as firms like EY expand their use in the consulting interview process. Case interviews are the dreaded and most challenging parts of a consulting interview, but they are typically conducted in a one-on-one… Read Article.

Case Interview 148

Case Interview Interviews Groups How To 148

Management Consulted

AUGUST 30, 2022

The PwC case interview is one of the most intellectually demanding interviews you will encounter at top-tier consulting companies. Part of what makes PwC interviews difficult is that you must drive the case! The post PwC Case Interview appeared first on Management Consulted.

Case Interview 130

Case Interview Interviews Consulting Company 130

Management Consulted

DECEMBER 3, 2021

The post Accenture Interviews, Culture, and Careers appeared first on Management Consulted. In it, Accenture’s Caroline Dudley and Rizzalyn Burke get real, sharing candidly from their experience with the firm. Listen for an insider look… Read Article.

Accenture 148

Accenture Interviews Culture Consulting 148

Management Consulted

MAY 26, 2019

One of the most challenging aspects of case interviews is that once you are provided with the problem, there are an infinite number of ways the case can go. The post Case Study Interview Questions and Answers appeared first on Management Consulted.

Case Interview 140

Case Interview Case Studies Case Study Interviews 140

Management Consulted

JULY 21, 2019

Preparing for behavioral interview questions for consulting recruiting can be challenging. The post STAR Method: Should it be Used in Fit Interviews? appeared first on Management Consulted. appeared first on Management Consulted. But just as how there are strategies to study case … Continue Reading.

Interviews 154

Interviews Case Interview Recruitment Recruiting 154

Harvard Business

JANUARY 10, 2025

Against this backdrop, employee learning and development is more critical than ever yet a recent report from LinkedIn and a series of interviews with 25 CLOs suggest that learning professionals dont always feel aligned with their organizations strategic priorities.

Strategy 232

Strategy Strategy Strategy& Interviews 232

Management Consulted

JUNE 5, 2023

IQVIA, the leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services, is renowned for its top-notch talent and… Read Article The post IQVIA Interview: Secrets to Landing Your Dream Job appeared first on Management Consulted.

Interviews 148

Interviews Talent Research Consulting 148

Management Consulted

JUNE 23, 2019

The case interview is the biggest challenge consulting candidates must overcome to receive an offer. The post Case Interview Examples: Master List appeared first on Management Consulted. Most aspiring consultants are coveting an offer from the likes of McKinsey, Bain, BCG, and Deloitte.

Case Interview 128

Case Interview Examples Interviews Deloitte 128

Management Consulted

JANUARY 7, 2021

Looking for sample case study interviews with answers? These case studies simulate the virtual case interview environment and represent cases… Read Article. The post Case Study Samples: Video Examples With Answers appeared first on Management Consulted. Look no further!

Case Studies 247

Case Studies Case Study Study Examples 247

Management Consulted

JUNE 17, 2020

Practice Case Interviews are one of the most important parts of successfully preparing for a management consultant interview. The post Practice Case Interviews: How To Prepare The Right Way appeared first on Management Consulted. Other… Read Article.

Case Interview 130

Case Interview Interviews How To Consulting 130

Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Hiring managers can apply this model to create a different dialogue with candidates in a modern-day organization. The Socratic method uses thought-provoking question-and-answer probing to promote learning. It focuses on generating more questions than answers, where the answers are not a stopping point but the beginning of further analysis.

Interviews 254

Interviews How To Analysis Development 254

Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

You’ll need to be prepared for the firm’s case interview process – keep reading for an ultimate guide to preparing for Advancy case interviews. Florent Dhôte, a… Read Article The post Advancy Case Interview Guide appeared first on Management Consulted. Want to get hired as an Advancy consultant?

Case Interview 114

Case Interview Interviews Consulting Management 114

Harvard Business

MARCH 23, 2022

Five strategies to buy yourself time — without losing the opportunity.

Interviews 34

Interviews How To Management Strategy& 34

Tom Spencer

APRIL 25, 2021

You need to make each of those 7 seconds count by submitting a CV that is properly structured, impactful and that ensures you move on to the interview phase. For example, instead of saying “managed numerous staff” you could say “managed a team of 15 professionals, including junior and senior researchers, associates and interns”.

Interviews 167

Interviews Recruitment Recruiting Software 167

Harvard Business

AUGUST 24, 2017

Google has opened its trove of management processes to one and all, for free. Management tools may not seem that different. Turns out a lot of its management tools focus on some pretty basic stuff, like how to run meetings, have conversations, and set goals. Why would Google release its management processes?

Management 195

Management Tools Video Study 195

Steve Shu Consulting

JULY 28, 2015

The Pyramid Principle:Logic In Writing and Thinking (for managers & consultants especially) by Barbara Minto. Beyond the generic core, there are three major dimensions that come to the top of my mind when considering practitioner-level knowledge of the management consulting space: developing speciality and functional-area skills.

Consulting 150

Consulting Management McKinsey Interviews 150

Steve Shu Consulting

MARCH 7, 2019

This interview is geared toward defined contribution plan sponsors and those closely related with this segment of the market (e.g., retirement income, wealth management). Thanks to Rick Unser for having me recently on his 401(k) Fridays podcast. advisors, consultants, recordkeepers, investment only).

Finance 150

Finance Interviews Trends Video 150