How to answer behavioral interview questions in product management interviews, includes preparation techniques, 16 common behavioral interview questions and sample answers.
While product management is one of the most sought-after jobs, there is no mandate for certification or knowledge of …
During an interview, it is common to be asked “Tell me about yourself.” Even though you’re mentally prepared for the question to be asked, suddenly your heart starts racing, your mind goes blank, and you just plain forget how to …
There are many different types of management consulting, and with this come a myriad of misconceptions. Three of the most common types of consulting are strategy, implementation, and tech consulting. Do you know the differences between them?
Simple cursory research about the management consulting industry and how to become a consultant will quickly reveal that something called a “case interview” is an important part of the process. It is not hard to find reasonable – but basic – advice …
Hopefully we have convinced you by now that consulting is the place to be after B-school. Great. Now, we need to talk about the hard part – getting the job.
Before we discuss strategy and pitfalls, let’s drive home one important …
By Matt Thurman (MBA ’15) and Ryan Heider (PMBA ’15)
Tech companies have been among the top MBA recruiters for some time now and are consistently ranked as some of the best companies to work for worldwide. But traditionally consulting firms like the big three of McKinsey, Bain and Boston …
In our last blog post, we made the case for why consulting should be your first stop after B-school. One of the core reasons is the unparalleled experience for a newly minted MBA. You will see different industries and problems …
By Matt Thurman (MBA ’15) & Ryan Heider (PMBA ’15)
The consulting industry is the best place to begin your post-MBA career, full-stop. Other industries are likely “better” at maximizing a single metric (money, lifestyle etc.) but no industry offers the combination of benefits that consulting does. Let’s take a …
By Matt Thurman (MBA ’15) & Ryan Heider (PMBA ’15)