Month: February 2015

Business Spotlight: Stanford GBS grad launches Returnships

Jenny Rae jumped on a call with Linda - a tremendous woman with a big vision to help those who have great pedigree and experience but have taken a break in their careers (whether it be to have children and care for them or to look after elderly parents, or a myriad of other reasons). Linda's…

Why I Never Wanted to Be a Consultant: Confessions of a Bain Consultant

This is Part 2 of a 12-part "Transparency" series, tracing Jenny Rae's slightly crazy life from her early (5-year-old) roots in business to her travels and then to Bain and beyond. If you haven't read it already, make sure you start at Part 1. Then, enjoy! ******** When I first went to UVA, I was one foot…

Advanced Consulting Fit Interviews – Video Overview

Okay! So you've made it a long way already. You've done all your homework on the firm, networked your butt off, and crafted the pristine consulting resume and cover letter. Then you receive a call saying you've passed the first round and they want you to come in for an interview. You're electrified and perhaps…

A Penn State MBA considers Deloitte Federal Consulting: An Interview with Sam

Sam approached us a few months ago to ask about his options after completing his MBA at Penn State's Smeal College of Business, which has a strong reputation for supply chain management. He, however, wanted to do something outside supply chain. He had a few opportunities on the table. Among them was an offer for…