Management Consulted

JUNE 25, 2014

In 9 out of 10 cases, especially if you are an experienced hire or come from a non-target school, having a contact inside a consulting firm will make the difference between getting an interview or not. In the following videos, we give a basic overview on networking basics – specific to consulting.

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Management Consulted

APRIL 19, 2015

.” Although his statement was exaggerated – yes, grades, alma matter, work experience, and a number of other factors still come into play throughout the hiring process – networking plays a more significant role than most realize in determining who gets a first round interview and later, in who gets hired. . Ready to get started?

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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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Management Consulted

JANUARY 25, 2016

ALIXPARTNERS INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING . In keeping with what we’ve already said about recent graduates and AlixPartners, it’s worth noting that the firm does next to no recruiting through university campuses but instead mostly uses recruitment firms. A phone interview with a consultant. Alix Partners Videos.

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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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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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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. As the full time recruitment season in Autumn 2010 approached, I returned to your site and subscribed to your mailing list too. which I have been very keen on working at.

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CaseInterview.com

DECEMBER 11, 2019

He landed an interview with Twitter — but they didn’t give him an offer. He interviewed with Facebook — and they too did not give him a job offer. Among Silicon Valley recruiters, his name is becoming a catchphrase. Four years ago, my old college dorm neighbor, Brian Acton, was looking for a job.

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CaseInterview.com

APRIL 12, 2019

One of the most common questions I am asked is how much time is needed to prepare for case interviews ? They apply to MBB , have no idea what the industry is about, much to their surprise get an interview, and then for the next 72 hours they are Googling " what is management consulting.". The real problem is one of lead time.

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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. Additional Resources.

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CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 30, 2019

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. Before interviewing, I was already convinced these companies were the right fit for me, my job was to convince them! Here's how I prepared and what worked well for me.

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CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 31, 2019

The following field report is from a recently hire Bain intern who wanted to pass along some advice to others still in the recruiting process. As an avid follower of your teachings in LOMS and principles on case interviews in general, let me share what I think are the 3 biggest reasons for getting an MBB offer. Networking.

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CaseInterview.com

APRIL 30, 2019

What follows is our exchange and my advice on how to prepare for second chance interviews after a rejection. Readers Email: I have a question pertaining to second chance interviews and case interview preparation. I interviewed with McKinsey for the second round and did not make it past that. I'm a Ph.D.

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CaseInterview.com

JULY 23, 2019

I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your immense help, encouragement and guidance throughout my case interview preparation process. While going through the case interviews , I realized that I enjoyed them and most importantly, that this is something I could do well in. This often does not leave one with much time.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 15, 2021

MBA consulting recruiting season starts every fall. I am commenting purely on recruiting for a post-MBA consulting position. They generally learn about it through formal campus based recruiting events, their Consulting Club, or the constant pressure to network and talk to lots of consulting professionals.

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CaseInterview.com

JULY 16, 2019

Below is a success story from a student who was an experienced hire who passed five BCG interviews. This story offers insight into the recruiting process for experienced hires as well as tips for success in the interview. This is a summary of my experience going through BCG interviews as an experienced hire.

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CaseInterview.com

AUGUST 21, 2019

In her success story she shares some case interview preparation tips and I am also including my response because I find this student’s background slightly unusual for management consulting and wanted to point out that even those with non-typical career and education backgrounds can succeed in management consulting.

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CaseInterview.com

JULY 30, 2019

Below is a question from a CaseInterview.com student who has a question about a final round interview at Monitor Deloitte that was described to him as a “role play” interview about the best way to prepare for this kind of interview and my response with the answer to his question. Student Question: Thanks for your website!

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 24, 2019

Below is a success story and case interview preparation tips I received from a new Bain consultant who was recruited as an industry hire. After celebrating the Bain offer, I am finally debriefing you on my recruiting prep. Your videos and newsletter were just great. Ideal Interview Script. Success Story.

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Case Interview Dress Code. I often get questions about the dress code in a case interview. I cannot thank you enough for providing: The free case interview preparation videos on your blog. your frequent "insightful" emails sharing interview experience of other candidates. Question 1: I hope you are doing great!

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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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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

I have purchased the LOMS program, and I must thank you, for the videos have been immensely useful. I have been practising case interviews for over two months now, however, I always get a little tense when I am doing the cases. First, let me explain why the nervousness thing is a legitimate criterion for the interview.

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Management Consulted

JULY 10, 2019

We have to give credit where credit is due – McKinsey is trying to make recruiting (somewhat) fun. One of the more recent additions to McKinsey’s recruiting process is the McKinsey Digital Assessment, a video game that is used to … Continue Reading.

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CaseInterview.com

MARCH 10, 2019

I was recently asked by a reader what the average applicant success rate is at each round in the case interview process. have done the majority of recruiting out of the schools (under grad, MBA, JD, MD, PhD). McKinsey would interview anyone graduating from those programs for no other reason than they got admitted into those programs.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 25, 2019

Following are tips from a BCG new hire that you might find useful in your case interview prep. I applied outside the main recruiting period (BCG takes applicants all year round) and so my process was dragged across 3 months. I had three rounds with two case interviews in each. The last two rounds were via video conference.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 13, 2019

What you will learn: Learn what skills you need to display in a case interview in order to impress your interviewer. The skills that they are looking for can differ between interview formats,types, and rounds. Topics Covered: Interviewer’s Mindset. How to Prep for Candidate-Led and Interviewer-Led Interviews.

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CaseInterview.com

MAY 22, 2019

Basically I think of the recruiting process as a race against time. By the time you master the case interview, will you have any interview opportunities left? I continue to feel that the best practice approach to case interview preparation is to use a 50/50 combo of Look Over My Shoulder ® and live practice with a partner.

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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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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 25, 2019

A CaseInterview.com student who received an interview from BCG recently asked me about how a practice case study interview works. This is an interview where you practice with a BCG associate prior to your actual interview. These practice interviews really are practice. It begs the question, "Why do they do this?".

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CaseInterview.com

APRIL 13, 2019

10 years, one of the most common questions I am asked is how much time is needed to prepare for a case interview and how to prepare when you don’t have much time. I want to address in this article the 2 nd question of how to prepare for a case interview when you don’t have much time. Reader #2 – 3 Days Until Interview.

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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 watched the videos first and found them amazing!

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CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Everything you produced about consulting (video tutorials, emails, etc.) In my particular experience, your guidance was essential to me in revealing the personality behind the much-feared recruiter and interviewer. It made me much more confident about dealing with the non-case part of the interview.

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CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 31, 2019

I interviewed with a number of top firms, and despite feeling well prepared, I wasn't invited to the next round. After much soul searching I discovered your website and watched your videos and downloaded LOMS. The second key insight that I gained from you was just how much case interview practice was needed.

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CaseInterview.com

JULY 17, 2019

What follows is a report from a recent BCG Hire in Europe about the differences she saw in the BCG Europe offices recruiting and interviewing process. I almost exclusively relied on your videos and other materials for preparations. I have no formal business education, which might have affected the interviews.

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Harmonious Workplaces

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Compilation videos of holiday decorating fails. When one speaks with business owners, executives, or recruiters, about and during the hiring process, the message has become more pointed post-Thanksgiving from “We’re not sure when we will make our decision” to “We’ll make a decision after the holidays.”

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CaseInterview.com

JULY 16, 2019

This student shares his preparation and experience in the case interview process. I would like to extend my sincerest gratitude for providing your case interview study materials on-line for free access to the world. and only a few days to practice before my first interview. Success Story.

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