Month: April 2019

Case Interview: Complete Prep Guide

The case interview: it’s the ultimate test of strategy and executive communication for the management consulting industry. When I first checked out how to become a consultant, I quickly discovered that the consulting case interview is a beast unlike any other.  To approach management consulting case interviews, you need 3 basic things: You should be…

Big 4 Accounting Firms

At some point, you’ve probably heard about the Big 4 accounting firms. Deloitte, PwC, Ernst & Young, and KPMG are titans in the business world and each boast revenues in the billions. Altogether, they generated over $148 billion in revenue in 2018 alone! Though originally known for accounting, these firms actually provide a huge range…

5 Travel Hacks as a Deloitte Consultant

Consulting is known for its business travel - so much, in fact, that it’s hard to describe your work in the industry without mentioning the constant flights and hotel nights. While it’s great to rack up points and enjoy nice perks like airline and hotel status, consulting travel as a Deloitte Consultant can be a…

Bain & Company Careers vs Working at McKinsey or BCG

Bain & Company careers are different versus competitors BCG and McKinsey. Jenny Rae explains to us, not about Bain Case Interviews like in some of our other videos, but on culture. What it's like to work for Bain & Company. What are the things that set Bain apart from BCG and McKinsey? What would make…

Delta Status Match & Status Match Challenge Options

The Delta status match is a great way to take advantage of airline competition. It allows you to leverage your status on another airline for Delta perks. Established airlines face increasingly fierce competition as new competitors continue to emerge, driving down the cost of airline travel and challenging legacy carriers like Delta, United, and American…

McKinsey, Bain, and BCG: 3 Things They Look for in Consultants

McKinsey, Bain, and BCG look for specific traits in consultants. After years of working with candidates that go to MBB firms and other consulting firms, we've noticed something. McKinsey, Bain, and BCG look for something different in consultants than other firms. Here's a hint: clarity of focus is the number one. As a group, management…

Consulting Firms – Top US Locations

Top US consulting firms have multiple office locations. Which office location is most desirable? Consulting firms have offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, Denver, Chicago, Atlanta, Boston, New York, and Seattle. Which is best, and for what reason? Which locations hold the most influence and would help your consulting career trajectory the most? In…

Best Airline for Consultants: Delta or United?

Delta and United are two of the largest airlines in the world. The debate about which of these U.S. legacy carriers is the best airline for consultants continues to rage. To put that discussion to rest (or add some fuel to the fire), read on for our analysis informed by 15+ years of business travel…

Case Interview Basics

Case Interview basics. There are seven major areas of preparation and knowledge that you must master to crush your case interview and get an offer from a top firm like McKinsey, Bain, or BCG. Drop even one of these areas, and you likely will miss out on your opportunity - and you'll enter an 18-month…

Delta American Express Gold – The Gold Standard of Airline Credit Cards?

The Gold Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card from American Express is a fantastic option for the frequent consulting traveler, and is currently offering a welcome bonus of 30,000 Delta SkyMiles after spending $1,000 in the first three months, plus, receive 50% back in the form of statement credits on purchases made directly with Delta in the first…