Career Research Guide
This guide lists library resources commonly used by GSB students and alumni when job hunting and exploring career opportunities.
CMC Resources
The CMC has many interview prep resources available in MyGSB (search for "interview prep tools") for current GSB students, including:
- RocketBlocks
- Exponent: PM Interview Prep
- Wall Street Prep
Interview Prep Books
These are the most popular interview preparation books we have:
Cracking the PM Interview by Publication Date: 2013Learn how the ambiguously-named "PM" (product manager / program manager) role varies across companies, what experience you need, how to make your existing experience translate, what a great PM resume and cover letter look like, and finally, how to master the interview: estimation questions, behavioral questions, case questions, product questions, technical questions, and the super important "pitch."
Case Interview Secrets by Publication Date: 2012In Case Interview Secrets, you'll discover step-by-step instructions on how to dominate what many consider to be the most complex, most difficult, and most intimidating corporate job interview in the world--the infamous case interview.
Case in Point 9 by Publication Date: 2020Cosentino demystifies the consulting case interview. He takes you inside a typical interview by exploring the various types of case questions and he shares with you the acclaimed Ivy Case System which will give you the confidence to answer even the most sophisticated cases.
Older copies are available in the stacks for longer check-out.
Call Prep
In addition to researching a company or industry in general, the following resources can be helpful when preparing for interviews.
- Tegus This link opens in a new windowContains transcripts of interviews with experts including executives, customers, and competitors who share insights about public and private companies and their industries worldwide.
For: Current full-time GSB students only (MBA, MSx, PhD)
Help: Request a Tegus account (restricted to GSB students)
- Analyst Reports and Equity ResearchUse analyst reports/equity research reports to get overviews of current company/industry performance and expert outlooks and estimates.
- IBISWorld This link opens in a new windowUse the iExpert reports to get a variety of call prep questions, organized by industry.
- First Research This link opens in a new windowIn each industry update in First Research, there are "Call Prep Questions" which can help you prepare questions and answers for interviews in specific industries.
1. Search for the industry
2. Open the most recent update and scroll to the end of the document to get to the Call Prep section.
