I have an interview with a very small boutique firm's founder tomorrow. Any advice on making sure I'm successful?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Ask him why he started the firm? What "gap" in the market did he see and ask if his firm has closed the gap and captured market share?

like

SA1 it's a marketing consulting firm for high end retailers.

like

Thanks EY1 that's some good stuff to ask

like

What type of firm is it? Specific knowledge is much more useful at smaller firms, coupled with interpersonal skills and networking capabilities.

That sounds like my dream job

OP - apologize that I assumed it was a "him". My bad. Go rock your meeting tomorrow.

Haha EY it is a he so you were correct

Related Posts

If I reject Accenture Technology offer, will I be able to appear for Accenture Strategy interview later on? I have an MBA.

like

Any Deloitte S&A fish willing to connect? Got an interview coming up and have some questions about the process.

Got flaked on twice in a span of 3 hours by a recruiter.

like

I’m reviewing my resume getting ready to start my job search and have a question for recruiters, hiring managers. I’m looking for a role brand-side not agency side. Specialist roles aside, such as digital, when you see someone describing themselves as a “generalist marketer” is this a resume you’d pass on? My past roles have been such that I do a lot of marketing projects, tasks etc. but I’m not a specialist. I’m worried if I use this terminology I won’t even be considered for a role. Thank you

like

Hiya!

I'm looking at applying to MBB (Preferably BCG) for a summer internship this summer. I'm a first-gen Oxbridge student, and while I have little experience in consulting along the lines of MBB, I did work in the city last summer as an sustainability consultant.

I'm curious how important it is to have a referral etc and what you'd recommend for applications opening in jan. Any advice is super appreciated I don't have any connections to the industry but it's something im interested in. 

like

Hiring managers: What do you read on a resume?

Do you only look for the portfolio URL?

Is a bulleted list helpful if you’ve never heard of the agencies?

Do you truly care about software skills?

like

I cleared all my rounds of interview in JPMC, had salary discussion with HR 2 weeks back. After which i was asked to apply the job on candidate portal and submit additional information.

Its almost 2 weeks and i haven't heard back anything from them. My status in portal shows "You are moving to the final steps in the process". This status has not changed since last 2 weeks.

Can i expect the offer letter to be released? If yes when?

Hello All,
I have been offered a role in TCS for ITA grade C2 . I have been interviewed in QA automation . What are the chances of me getting into a support project? Or will I be surely tagged to a automation project?

HR is not aware of what project I will get into .

Thanks in Advance.

like

Is there any difference in the interview process (including evaluation) for generalist vs. specialist positions at McKinsey right now?

like

How bad is it to sound shaky during the case interview? I got everything right and nailed the math but I feel like I sounded like I was about to cry even though I was confident 🤦🏻‍♀️

like

Hello Guys,

I joined
Cognizant recently, the project interview calls which I am getting is not from my base location.
I have the location constraint, should I wait for the right opportunity or raise this concern to ADP team so they can look in to it?

As per ADP policy, one should not have any constraints and take the project as FCFS basis.
Cognizant

like

Do recruiters ever reply to any of these threads

funnylike

What are the best websites and youtube channels you can recommend for interview preparations ?
Tech : Java microservice developer
Yoe : 9

Thanks in advance

like

Wondering what people think about my situation. I’ve been offered a role with a company. The job description didn’t mention college degree as a requirement. On my CV I have a section listed as “Education” and under it I have “Business Studies” with the university name and the 3 years that I attended the course (2.5 to be exact). It’s a 4 year degree and under this I have my High School equivalent with the years I attended there. The education wasn’t mentioned in the interviews. Continued below.

like

Any thoughts on Zebra Technologies ? I have an interview scheduled with them for Data Scientist II position.

like

Hi Fishes,

I have been invited for an interview for a Senior Associate position at PWC AC's ethics and compliance department. I am currently a Senior(TL) at EY, will this position of a senior associate be a sort of demotion for my career?

like

Does TCS ask for all ex organisations experience letters or just last two?

like

Hello to all. I have an interview lined up with Walmart global tech for the position of Staff Data Scientist.

Does anyone know how the Data Science department is at this company?

Also, if anyone has gone through their interview rounds, what can I expect from them?

like

Hi Fishes,

How many rounds do HSBC generally conducts for Consultant specialist role?
I had my APTA and Technical within 2 days but now waiting for 4 days for further communication.
Can someone help me here.

Thanks

like

Hi Fishes,

Please advise, in my current organization 90 days notice period.
Due to this no company wants to schedule an interview. And due to some responsibilities the company will not release me before 90 days.

Please advise, how to move forward.
Do I need to resign without any offer in hand?

like

More Posts

I am so sick and fed up with some of the older clients at my job. I know it's my responsibility to take care of them, but they're just so sexist sometimes.

like

I work in hospitality right now as a young person without a degree. Are there good opportunities for a career if I move up? Or should I go for a degree and switch to something else?

like

Interested plz DM with job roles and email id to apply

Post Photo

What does a community manager who also does social media ads, graphic designs, content planning etc makes in Bangalore on an average

like

Can anyone provide me the solution for Dev school training modules?

Natwest group offering 18 lpa for 5 yrs with position software engineer B7.2. Is it good package at this designation?
Having offer from citi group of 17 lpa. Which one to consider?

funny

Like, I dunno man, you okay...?

Post Photo
funnylike

28M moved to Munich. Any F from DE or EU interested to connect please DM.

like

Anyone joining on 22nd or 16th August received any onboarding email for day-1 ?

like

I think I may have made a huge mistake today. My skip level director sent out an email about something and asked us for feedback. I sent back a note and provided some. One of the things I said was that our job satisfaction might be improved if we could do more of X kind of work instead of Y kind of work that we do so much of in our group. The next thing I know, I get a ping from his EA to set up time for me to chat with him and my director tomorrow. I am getting in trouble tomorrow, right?

likefunny

I rearrange my home office several times a year. Idk why but every 4 months I need to change it up. Anyone else do this?

like

Hi sharks 🦈
This is my offer letter in IBM
Can anyone tell me as to what will be my in hand salary per month?
Appreciate your inputs 😇

Post Photo
like
like

Hello guys, Can anyone refers me for the role of manual testing or automation testing? I am an experienced candidate.

like

Any recruiters based in Dubai, UAE or working with law firms based in UAE or companies looking to hire someone with legal experience. Please DM me. Thank you

like

Hi
Can someone refer me in Citi
If there is an opening for analytics position

Skills: Python,SQL,excel,sas

Yoe: 2.3

like
like

If someone revoke resignation in TCS.
Is there any rule that he cannot resign for certain period and where can I find that policy???

like

Hi 🐠 🐟!
I made solo reservations for Ever and Oriole in early October for Nov 4th and 5th. It's looking pretty dire that I'll be able to get in. Did anyone make a reservation at a Chicago Michelin restaurant and have someone drop out at the last minute? I would love to take their spot.

Thanks in advance!

Additional Posts in Consulting

Can't stand people shaking their legs under the table. Geezzz.

like

How do I say to my counselor, "be prepared to see a big fall of my utilization because of things out of my control" without sounding like complaining or having a lot of negativity?

like

Long shot but I am still gonna try, Anyone flying to ORD from st.louis wants to grab a drink?

like

Friend wants to do myrtle beach for his bachelor party. Is that place any good

like

Need a good recommendation for a home office chair. I work from home a lot and need a new chair. My new one isn’t cutting it for me- it’s not comfy and I have lower back pain.

like

Here's a question I wish I never had to ask. Is it better to use the code for bereavement leave or just burn pto I'm going to lose anyway? Does it make a difference from a utilization standpoint?

like

Is there any advice for networking into projects when you don’t know many people at the firm yet? I always to help on BD work when I’m on the bench, but it never turns into any billable work. Every time I have talked to a partner/senior manager I was told I don’t have the skill set they’re looking for, but I don’t know how to build up from there. Feeing very lost but I want to improve my approach.

likehelpful

Definitely getting sick. Picking up a cough and everything hurts. Good thing my team has a big deliverable tomorrow.

like

boss fought & gave me highest performance rating of 5 (scale of 1-5, 5 being highest) but when she got her rating they gave her a 4 (saying bc forced ranking she had to take a 4 so I could get a 5?!?

likefunny

All I want to do is curl up in bed with hot tea and a good book. Recommendations for if I ever achieve said dream?

like

What vitamin supplements do you take daily? Any that you recommend? For me, I try to take a probiotic and turmeric.

like

GDAX fees lower than Coinbase!?

like

Raise your hand if you are violently hungover

like

Anyone else diverted from JFK / NY area due to weather and traffic?

like

When they say utilization doesn't count for the month of May/June what exactly does that entail? I'm assuming being on the bench for those months will still show on personal utilization reports...

like

I'm almost at the point of an offer, and also just started a 6 month long engagement since my utilization was taking a hit. How do you fish recommend dealing with the situation once the offer comes?

like

I know I'm a seasoned consultant because I know the locations of the best plugs in airports across the country. I can't decided if I'm proud or sad to possess such knowledge.

like

Any recommendations for a Roth IRA brokerage? Vanguard seems to have best reviews.

like

Hello all - Happy Friday! Any resources/books/documents/courses you would recommend to get up to speed really quick on Change management?
I'm planning on doing some weekend reading.
Thank you, much appreciated!

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal