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. Please make sure to polish your shoes carefully before the interview. Tailored business suits are pricy, especially if you are still looking for jobs or studying.

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Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 6, 2015

INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING . Interviews at Altman Vilandrie are held over 2 rounds. Round 0 – A phone interview if you’re an employee referral. This will be a screening interview with HR. Round 2 – This interview will take place in one of AV’s offices and is pretty intense.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 4, 2022

Case Studies. 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. Many of these processes also include early round interviews. Generalist Firm Interviews.

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Management Consulted

MAY 8, 2016

Last month, we reviewed the nuances of case interview anatomy , emphasizing how interviewer- and interviewee-led interviews have similar case anatomy. Fit interviews, case interviews, frameworks, and 80/20: there are a whole heap of words that don’t mean a lot to a lot of people outside of our world. Similarities.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 29, 2018

Consulting firms are very good at selling themselves to potential recruits. In this post, I explore the other side of the value propositions presented by consulting firms during the recruiting process: “You will be exposed to a wide range of problems and industries”. Used wisely, this is a major perk. “We Image: Pexels.

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 9, 2015

OC&C STRATEGY CONSULTANTS INTERVIEWS & CULTURE . OC&C STRATEGY CONSULTANTS INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING . If you pass this first screening round, you are usually invited onsite for 2 nd round interviews. If you pass this first screening round, you are usually invited onsite for 2 nd round interviews.

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Management Consulted

JUNE 10, 2009

“How do you maintain and continue to develop a network with recruiters, Analysts, MDs, etc. while you’re studying abroad for an extended period of time in a foreign country? If you work overseas, how do you get to America in both office, transfer, and general recruiting networking?” Fast-Track Networking.

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Management Consulted

MAY 4, 2014

We recently had the opportunity to interview Jason, a student at NYU Stern who landed a summer internship with Deloitte Consulting S&O. It was a lot of professional development on a broad level, which meant how to network properly and preparing for interviews. Jenny Rae: Thanks for joining us today. Jason: Right.

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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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Management Consulted

JULY 12, 2015

The emphasis they place on subjects like public health, social sciences and international studies is a great indication of that. 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. Diversity Programs .

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Management Consulted

JANUARY 29, 2009

This position plus his perspective on studying and working in China was interesting to me and I’m sure will be interesting to readers. Now on to the interview! As long as you take care of your GPA , these experiences show initiative, build your network, and are extremely valuable during the recruiting process.

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 30, 2008

The “ultimate” interview guide – complete with fit/behavioral questions, sizing/quantitative questions, and brain-teasers. Sample case studies that are as challenging (if not more so) as the toughest ones you’ll encounter at any McKinsey/Bain/BCG interview. Thanks for your readership!

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Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

To overcome this obstacle, Pratt set himself to studying the examples available and devising a strategy that would create a cohesive culture across the entire Infosys spectrum. Thankfully though, we don’t have any recordings of their set… INFOSYS CONSULTING INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING. Exit Opportunities. Social Media.

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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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Tom Spencer

APRIL 13, 2019

“Case study interviews put you in the driver’s seat: you’re given a real business problem to work through and solve. A common trademark in the consulting recruitment process is the case study interview. A given case study will have several credible solutions ( Accenture, 2018 ). What should I expect?

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 3, 2012

As we were looking through your responses, we realized you were answering as if you were in an interview – and that’s smart. These days, it pays to practice being in “interview mode” so you’re ready for the real thing – whether it’s networking with a neighbor at Starbucks or sitting in the hot seat.

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 27, 2008

Top 10 Interview Tips. Overview of the Management Consulting Recruiting Process. I’ve been helping friends/colleagues looking to enter management consulting for years with their resumes, cover letters, interviews, and questions. In future weeks, I plan to release case studies, interview guides, and the like.

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Management Consulted

MARCH 18, 2015

IMS HEALTH INTERVIEWS & CULTURE . Another option that we’ve noticed is the choice to return to Master studies – whether it be an MBA or a Master majoring in any Health related field. IMS CONSULTING GROUP INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING. It is comprised of 3 interviews: 2 cases and 1 fit. ” and “Why IMS?”,

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 2, 2016

CORNERSTONE RESEARCH INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING. Now to the section you’ve all been waiting for…the interview process! Cornerstone Research usually has only two rounds of interviews, and the first round can be conducted either over the phone or in person. ” , “why Cornerstone?”

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Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 16, 2014

In this section, Ethan talks about McKinsey’s approach to selling a study, to sell without selling, and then goes on to describe the basics of assembling a team, managing hierarchy, conducting research, conducting interviews, and brainstorming. The McKinsey way of working to solve business problems. Life after McKinsey.

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Management Consulted

JANUARY 27, 2009

From salaries to travel, from boutiques to MBB, I’ve helped people understand the job, write the perfect resumes , and ace the toughest interviews. Get The Consulting Bible today and be the smartest interviewer in the room. One phrase that everyone encourages you to use but you should never say in an actual interview (pg.

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Management Consulted

MARCH 28, 2016

Candidates will be interviewed on campus or over the phone. BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING . First things first: the chance of you getting a case to solve in a Booz Allen Hamilton consulting interview is greatly reduced when compared to other large firms. If so, grab an interview prep session with us here.

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 11, 2015

Here at MC, we had the pleasure of recently interviewing Josh and asking him how he’s navigated his interesting career path, and how consulting was a great place for his passions and skills to collide. It was one of the first studies conducted on the newer, lightweight snowshoes and was cited in over 100 lay journals.

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Management Consulted

MARCH 29, 2015

Because of this, we sat down with consulting veteran Lisa Bright (who is now part of the MC interview coaching team!) The school I was at isn’t one of McKinsey’s core schools, so I had to do a lot of reading online to prepare for the interview, get accustomed to case interviews and stuff like that. That was rough.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

A desired response from a recruitment manager would be “most cover letters I’m falling asleep. Stage two of the process may find you in front of your webcam, coming face to face with the recent recruiting tool developed be Hirevue. If you continued to impress in step two, you’ll secure yourself an interview with a real human!

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 20, 2008

I offer a personalized consultation service – from re-writing your resume to simulated interviews/case studies to thorough Q&A. You’ll learn everything I know about recruiting at the top management consulting firms in the world.

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 4, 2013

This is a transcribed phone interview between Rachel (name changed) and Jenny Rae – enjoy her insights about failing the first time around but coming back for consulting success and landing an offer with McKinsey in her senior year. I feel like that’s what impressed the interviewers most this time. So I did two internships.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

Inevitably in any job, internship, or graduate school interview, you will hear these words. You are sitting in a chair facing a recruiter, manager, or professor asking you to share an experience where you displayed a particular emotion, dealt with a problem, or overcame a challenge. “Tell me a time where you…”.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

After spending 18-years under the guidance of your parents, you gain the freedom to explore the world, study a degree of your choice, discover who you are, and explore potential career options. Consulting firms are highly invested in consulting clubs because they offer an ideal recruitment platform from which they can handpick top talent.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 17, 2021

Recruiters want to hire candidates with strong self-awareness because people who understand their own strengths and weaknesses are likely to cause less trouble in a team environment. One of the recruiters metaphorically described ‘being yourself’ as promoting a personal brand. Preparing for behavioural interviews. Journaling.

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Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 6, 2020

I receive 2-3 LinkedIn messages per day asking to schedule a call so that I can share my personal experience in consulting, answer recruiting-related questions, and sometimes even review a resume on the spot. Do you want to schedule a mock interview? I’m in the midst of recruiting and have some questions about company X.

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People Business Psychology

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Selection assessment for a new University Technical College – Case Study Situation A UK-based new-to-be-launched University Technical College (UTC) in Wiltshire (UK), needed to appoint two new key members of its management to join the Principal Designate and complement the UTC’s Senior Management team.

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Harmonious Workplaces

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Studies show that employment rates sharply drop after the age of 45 (OECD/Generation, 2023). In 2022, at the age of 46, I interviewed for a marketing executive position with a tool manufacturer. After five or so interviews, the hiring manager stated that they wanted a “digital native.” The interview ended.

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CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Preparation: - LOMS and McKinsey's Problem Solving Test for the case studies (four weeks). Personally, I found the best case interviews [ in LOMS ] to be the most helpful. This understanding gave me confidence and peace during the interview process. My first case interview was the weakest of the three cases.

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CaseInterview.com

AUGUST 20, 2019

The following is a success story from a CaseInterview.com student who recently received an offer from Monitor Deloitte and his tips for consulting interview success. Networks , networks, networks after missing most campus recruiting deadlines. Finds your website one week before back to back case interviews.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 12, 2021

Later, talking to admissions tutors and interviewers at university, an explanation for this paradox started to crystallize. The keenest applicants generally leave from their interviews with confidence and professional satisfaction, yet often end up disappointed. Do not hesitate to free up some space for this in your CV!

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 22, 2021

in Mechanical Engineering, studying under Dr. Brian Mann. In the field of nonlinear dynamics, Dane studied ocean energy harvesting buoys. When you are interviewing with consulting firms, what made you look at Boston Consulting Group compared to some other big firms or specialty firms? In 2019 he earned his Ph.D.

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