Tom Spencer

JULY 18, 2021

While you can talk with recruiters or alumni from your school about potential employment opportunities out there, you have no real way of knowing how it will feel to utilize your degree without actually working. Simply the process of applying to internships puts your resume on the desks of recruiters. Find Career Mentors.

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Engineering Recruiting Recruitment Case Interview 88

Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020

The travel and hospitality industries have been decimated, stock markets around the world have tanked, and governments struggle to combat this devil on so many fronts. If the virus isn’t under control by May 1 st 2021 and the economy hasn’t picked up, do recruiters have plans to push back start dates? Commerce has ground to a halt.

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Consulting Balance Sheet Cash Flow Real Estate 103

Tom Spencer

AUGUST 22, 2021

It is hard to get a semblance of the companies until you go through the recruiting process, meet people, and actually talk about what work they are doing. Look for those differences during the recruitment process to see where your best fit might be. Finally, any tips on the recruiting and interviewing process?

Consulting 88

Consulting Boston Consulting Group Engineering Recruiting 88

Tom Spencer

APRIL 26, 2015

Georgia was extremely helpful and was kind enough to answer some questions I had about Accenture and its recruitment process. Tom: What is Accenture’s travel model? Accenture: Accenture’s travel expectations are largely driven by the needs of our clients. Tom: Does Accenture use the case interview in its recruitment process?

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Accenture Case Interview Recruiting Recruitment 60

Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

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. Some of the most common ones can be found in case interview preparation books, online forums, and by asking recruiters and consulting alumni.

Case Interview 88

Case Interview How To Interviews Recruiting 88

Tom Spencer

AUGUST 25, 2023

Even if such initiatives are meaningless in practice, failing to include them as part of a firm’s recruitment talking points could result in top graduating talent flocking to other firms. As a result, high salaries, travel opportunities, prospects for promotion, and lucrative exit opportunities may not always be enough to fill the ranks.

Culture 78

Culture Talent Construction Training 78

Management Consulted

MAY 28, 2017

A majority of the firm’s hires are at the undergrad level (the firm doesn’t recruit at any MBA programs), and if Silicon Valley is your dream, working at Bulger Partners for 2-3 years may be better equip you for the future than a top-flight MBA. Be aware that the firm only recruits at a few select undergrad programs.

Software 100

Software Case Interview Recruiting Recruitment 100

Management Consulted

MAY 28, 2017

A majority of the firm’s hires are at the undergrad level (the firm doesn’t recruit at any MBA programs), and if Silicon Valley is your dream, working at Bulger Partners for 2-3 years may be better equip you for the future than a top-flight MBA. Be aware that the firm only recruits at a few select undergrad programs.

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Software Case Interview Recruiting Recruitment 100

Management Consulted

MAY 28, 2017

A majority of the firm’s hires are at the undergrad level (the firm doesn’t recruit at any MBA programs), and if Silicon Valley is your dream, working at Bulger Partners for 2-3 years may be better equip you for the future than a top-flight MBA. Be aware that the firm only recruits at a few select undergrad programs.

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Software Case Interview Recruiting Recruitment 100

CaseInterview.com

MAY 9, 2019

1) On campus / Send in your Application - Recruiting. When I was at Stanford, McKinsey would come on campus to recruit in December or January each year (I forget the exact month). Hint - recruiting coordinators have a slow season, and I had contacted this person during her slow month. The story above is an example of #2.

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McKinsey Interviews Case Interview Resumes 60

CaseInterview.com

MAY 26, 2023

This may involve traveling to the client’s site to collect data, interview employees, and examine daily operations. If you’re looking to get into financial consulting, you will find that most audit firms recruit recent graduates across multiple academic fields. The company itself often does recruitment for internal consultants.

Management 105

Management Consulting Bain Deloitte 105

Harvard Business

MAY 31, 2018

I went with the pizza, but my lack of choices was annoying — so much so that, when I got home, I started looking into the data on health and travel for work. According to the Global Business Travel Association and American Express , Americans took more than 500 million domestic business trips in 2016.

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Travel Data Hotels Exercises 30

LSA Global

APRIL 9, 2024

Virtual Interview Tips to Hire Top Talent: Unveiling the Secrets The benefits of virtual interviews have caused most employers to conduct initial interviews online, rather than in person to open up their talent pool, inject flexibility into the recruiting process, test candidates remote technical savvy, and reduce travel expenses.

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Talent Interviews Recruiting Recruitment 36

Management Consulted

JANUARY 25, 2016

Even for such a high travel firm, which we’ll discuss below, they all seem to be so gosh darn chummy with each other. Travel – Now don’t get us wrong, warning a prospective consultant about travel is a bit like warning trainee surgeon that they may see blood once in a while. ALIXPARTNERS INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING .

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Interviews Culture Turnaround Case Interview 100

Tom Spencer

MARCH 21, 2021

For those who are recruiting for consulting roles, I think this can better illustrate the regular activities conducted by business consultants. I remember how I came into consulting thinking that a laptop bag would suffice for travel. Maneuverable Travel Suitcase. Mobility (more relevant for the post-COVID world). Accessories.

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Consulting Real Estate Travel Wireless 97

Tom Spencer

AUGUST 15, 2021

Travel is typically Monday through Thursday, and you tend to work pretty hard during those days on the road. Obviously shifting to virtual work removed the travel and a lot of the in-person interactions but work itself did not change much. What is your best piece of advice for the recruiting and hiring process?

Consulting 88

Consulting Boston Consulting Group Engineering Case Interview 88

Martinka Consulting

APRIL 6, 2022

If they’re good, and maybe even mediocre, they’re getting calls weekly or more often from recruiters. Sometimes (often) we can learn a lot by traveling and helping others, as well as listening to them. Pay people what they’re worth and bonus them when they exceed expectations. Create an atmosphere so people want to stay.

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Government Recruiting Recruitment Travel 40

Tom Spencer

JUNE 21, 2015

I recently had the opportunity to communicate with Janine Clifford, Recruitment & HR Manager at L.E.K. The life of a management consultant is certainly a busy one and often involves travel. Tom: What is LEK’s travel model? We are also in the process of recruiting some new Consultants. Consulting.

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Consulting Case Interview Cover Letters Recruiting 60

Tom Spencer

AUGUST 31, 2019

One of the more memorable parts of the consulting recruiting process was witnessing people attempting to network with consulting firms. What can inspire a more productive conversation with a consultant or recruiter is helping them understand how you might be an asset to the firm. Referral to a recruiter.

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Guidelines Consulting Recruiting Recruitment 60

Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 3, 2021

For example, LinkedIn’s Talent Blog has published an article titled “ Why Curiosity Might be the Most Important Skill for Recruiters ”, and Forbes has published an article on “ Curiosity: A Leadership Trait That Can Transform Your Business To Achieve Extraordinary Results ”. Indeed, this view is echoed in countless business headlines.

Consulting 88

Consulting Industry Recruiting Recruitment 88

Tom Spencer

AUGUST 18, 2023

You might consider attending networking events, joining clubs and associations that guide you through the recruiting process, and contacting alumni from your university. She enjoys tennis, hiking, creative writing, travel, exploring new cultures, and mentoring K-12 students.

Marketing 78

Marketing Consulting Case Interview Interviews 78

Tom Spencer

MAY 13, 2018

Working 80+ hours during stressful weeks, not being home (or having any notable social life) between Monday and Thursday, frequent travel, and a high-pressure work environment can really take a toll on some people. If you want to figure out what really differentiates firms, company websites and recruitment events may not be enough.

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Consulting Case Interview Travel Recruiting 68

Harvard Business

JUNE 14, 2017

But if the new parent’s return involves business travel, and that parent has chosen to nurse, it’s even more complicated. While it’s common for new parents to feel stressed about juggling life at work and home, for a pumping, traveling parent the stress can be heightened. Become a Travel-Logistics Master.

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Travel Hotels Transportation Policies 36

Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

Make sure you take time to find who the recruiting contacts are for your region of the country or even your specific school and be comfortable reaching out to those individuals. If you happen to attend a non-target school then the next best thing would be to attend a virtual recruiting and case interview workshop. Image: Pexels.

Consulting 60

Consulting Healthcare Recruiting Recruitment 60

Management Consulted

JUNE 1, 2009

Everything from recruiting to lifestyle, daily work to client relationships. Berkeley undergrad who received Navigant and FTI Consulting offers – our interviewee shares insights on recruiting from a large public university , and his thoughts on the relative merits of Navigant Consulting and FTI Consulting. Favorite recent posts.

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Consulting Management Recruiting Recruitment 113

Management Consulted

MARCH 12, 2017

Generally speaking, a lawyer’s workload is more narrow and less diverse than a consultant’s; add that in with little to no travel and minimal exposure to different industries, and many lawyers are looking for a change. Don’t firms only recruit from top MBA programs? Management Consulting straight after Law School.

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Consulting Management How To Cover Letters 133

Management Consulted

JANUARY 22, 2015

He co-founded MobileSuites, an app that puts travel concierge services and hotel information at your fingertips, and which you can (and should) find and sign-up for here. What else did you consider in the recruitment process, and why ultimately did you pick Altman Vilandrie? I would say it happened a bit by accident. Absolutely.

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Hotels Oliver Wyman Travel Recruiting 100

Management Consulted

AUGUST 28, 2013

He began by helping firms recruit competent executives, acquire new customers, and establish conducive office space. After 2 years, he recruited 2 friends from Chicago and formed the Business Research and Development Company with $500 borrowed from the bank. BOOZ & COMPANY INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING. Intellectual integrity.

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Interviews Culture Company Case Interview 181

CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 30, 2019

On the latter point, firms vary in the culture, mix of work, travel demands, and numerous other factors. Early in the recruiting process, people are very concerned about having a good recruiting season. It is possible to recruit well, but not do well early in your career. The two are not the same. Additional Resources.

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Case Interview Interviews Recruiting Recruitment 45

Tom Spencer

JUNE 28, 2015

Adam Fraser: At the business analyst level, you have the opportunity to engage with, and present to, clients and have quite a bit of client interaction, including traveling to client sites. Tom: What is the firm’s travel model? Some projects may require you to travel to another country and be on-site every day.

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Recruiting Recruitment Case Interview Travel 60

Johanna Rothman

AUGUST 25, 2020

I already limit my travels (and have before the virus), so I don't speak “everywhere.” BTW, This is exactly the same problem as recruiting diverse people for your team. I suggested that my withdrawal might mean he got more white men in the program. “Oh,” he said. Let me set a few facts straight.

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Conference Agile Recruiting Recruitment 98

Tom Spencer

JULY 6, 2019

Amid the intensity of recruiting for consulting, few stop to think what it will really be like once they’ve achieved their mission to get into a top-tier consulting firm. Bad #2: Travel. Roughly 80% of cases are travel cases. Expect to be top-tier. Expect to be flying weekly and living out of a suitcase. Good #2: Experience.

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Consulting Travel Case Interview Hotels 60

MishTalk

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

Girls as young as 14 or 15 are travelling mainly to Syria to marry jihadis, bear their children and join communities of fighters, with a small number taking up arms. Many are recruited via social media.

Recruiting 78

Recruiting Recruitment Travel Media 78

Management Consulted

DECEMBER 16, 2008

Consulting compensates with perks that banking does not offer – from better travel allowances to more generous health and retirement packages. Consultants – depending on firm – travel anywhere from 25-75% of their time. Consultants – depending on firm – travel anywhere from 25-75% of their time.

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Banking Boston Consulting Group Consulting Management 272

Management Consulted

JULY 15, 2015

This group has a startling 300 companies in its portfolio in sectors ranging from travel, telecommunications, health, financial services, leisure, music, space travel, and renewable energy. The group’s travel-related operations, led by 51%-owned Virgin Atlantic Airways, are among its largest cash generators.

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Groups Culture Interviews Travel 100

Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 6, 2015

INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING . Target Schools: The list is short in sweet, reflecting an intelligently focused recruiting strategy: Brown. However, the firm does take employee referrals from candidates who attended similar-caliber schools, so network your booty off if you are interested but they don’t recruit on your campus.

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Interviews Culture Case Interview Recruiting 100

Tom Spencer

AUGUST 2, 2015

Kearney’s travel model? Kearney: Consultants generally travel to their clients from Monday to Thursday, returning to their home office on Fridays. Tom: When is the next round of recruitment application deadlines? At MBA level, we recruit from B-schools in Europe and the US as well as locally – so deadlines vary accordingly.

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Case Interview Recruiting Recruitment Interviews 60