私对《Case in Point》的笔记(9)

INTERVIEW (time: what firms look for)  Intro Quick exchange: overall package; eye contact, smile  Questions About You 5-10 min: leadership, drive, enthusiasm, persuasion  Why Consulting...

COMMONLY ASKED CONSULTING INTERVIEW QUESTIONS  Tell me about yourself.  What are you doing here?  Why consulting?  Why did you pick your school?  What do you think consultants d...

Why Consulting? Now this is important – not only should your answer be immediate, but you must look the interviewer right in the eye. If you look away, it indicates that you are thinking about the...

PRE-INTERVIEW QUESTIONS 1. What type of consulting does the firm do? 2. In what industries does the firm specialize? 3. How big is the firm?  How many domestic and international offices does th...

The best ways to collect these answers are to: Attend career fairs and speak to the firm representatives Scour the company’s web site Talk to alumni and graduate school students who used to work f...

The Grand Finale: Why Should I Hire You? You may want to simply state that they should hire you because you want to be a consultant.

The Case Commandments 1. Listen to the Question 2. Take notes 3. Summarize the Question 4. Verify the Objective(s) 5. Ask Clarifying Questions You will cross the line when interviewer says, “What ...

Strategy Scenarios: 1. Entering a new market 2. Industry analysis 3. Mergers and acquisitions 4. Developing a new product 5. Pricing strategies 6. Growth strategies 7. Starting a new business 8. Co...

[Entering a New Market] Question: Your client manufactures hair products. It’s thinking about entering the sunscreen market. Is this a good idea? Step 1: Determine why? What’s our goal? What’s o...