Archive for October 2019
What is a useful framework for benchmarking and measuring in case interviews and consulting projects?
You’ve heard the adage, “when you only have a hammer, everything looks like a nail.” If you are only operating with one tool in your toolkit, then this tool might shape your perspective (to your detriment). Using a hammer in every situation can do more harm than good, just like using one framework for every…
Read MoreThe Link Between Location and Nonprofits
Governing recently did an analysis on where nonprofits are the most prevalent. This review helps us to better understand the nonprofit and government ecosystem. Nonprofits often fill a void by providing a service that the government is unable to provide. Additionally, nonprofits may provide supplemental service to fill gaps that the government cannot fully fill.…
Read MorePodcasts for Consulting and Case Interview Preparation
Podcasts help you prepare for consulting and case interviews while on the go. It’s not always easy to prepare for a career in consulting or get ready for case interviews during your commute, while at the gym, or while running errands. Listening to podcasts can help you to better understand complex business problems, hear creative…
Read MoreHow Do You Factor Risk Into Your Case Interview?
Thinking through risks shows the case interviewer that you are taking a holistic approach to solving the problem and are providing the client with value-add considerations after the project is complete. Moreover, this shows a level of sophistication, understanding, and recognition of threats and opportunities that can differentiate you from other candidates. Identifying Risk Shows…
Read MoreGovernment Shutdown Impact
As the government approaches its September 30th deadline to approve funding and avoid another spending lapse, it is important to consider the impact that a shutdown has on the country. With the triumvirate of politics, partisanship, and posturing rearing their ugly heads, the reality of regular government shutdowns remains on the horizon. Financial Impact: An…
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