Month: March 2020

MBA Application Deadlines

If you are considering pursuing an MBA in 2023, now is the time for you to develop a strong application before MBA application deadlines. It's imperative for those intending to apply to get your applications in tip-top shape ASAP, and all your ducks in a row for a shot at that top program. Want to…

Types Of Business Communication

Understanding that there are different types of communication for business allows you to maximize your team's effectiveness. Email, meetings, and interpersonal communication are all different but play an integral part in team performance. Jenny Rae breaks down these three types of communication, and how each one should be utilized within the proper context. Heed the…

KPMG Salary

The KPMG salary will strongly influence your decision to join this massive firm. Consulting salaries are going up as a result of growing competition due to the increased proliferation of boutique firms and the expansion of in-house consulting services within large corporations. The KPMG starting salary has followed this trend and is on par with…

United Premier Status Qualification Requirements for 2020

United’s recent wholesale program changes have left many wondering how they can still qualify for United MileagePlus Premier Status. For frequent business travelers who are trying to keep up with United Premier Status Qualification Requirements, these changes are important to assess, especially with the current moratorium on business travel. Note: we fully understand that there…

LEK Consulting Internship: Offers Rescinded

LEK consulting internship offers are already being rescinded due to the current coronavirus situation. In unfortunate news for MBAs from top target schools (including Ivy League programs), LEK is reducing the size of its incoming MBA internship cohorts. In further news, the firm is also pushing the start dates of some of its full-time new…

Working at Accenture Strategy: Culture, Strengths & Weaknesses

If you’re looking for an exciting career in management consulting, Accenture Strategy could be the place for you. With revenues of $43B in 2019, Accenture has grown at a 13.5% rate from 2015-2020. And with that growth, it has pivoted from a traditional consulting firm to one that dominates the digital world. Accenture is a…

Coronavirus Economic Impact On Consulting

The coronavirus economic impact on consulting, like its impact on any sector of the economy, is uncertain. But, it’s difficult to make an argument for it having anything but a negative influence on consulting. The question, really, is how much of an economic downturn will this result in? And will we see a global recession…

KPMG Resume

Your KPMG resume is the doorway to a position at this consulting firm. Do you know that 60 percent of consulting applicants don’t make it past the resume screening phase? To land a job at KPMG, you must first make an excellent impression with your impeccably formatted and results-oriented resume. KPMG is headquartered in the…

McKinsey Digital

McKinsey is one of the most recognized brand names in the world - and it is making new waves in the tech consulting space via McKinsey Digital (also known as "Digital McKinsey"). Separating these practice areas can get confusing, as the firm has multiple groups that leverage the McKinsey name but offer services that don’t…

Business Case Competition Tips & Examples

Business case competitions are an invaluable opportunity for students at all levels to gain experience solving real world business problems within a team context. It’s one thing to learn business concepts in a classroom. It’s quite another to be put under time pressure to solve a pressing business problem. If you’re preparing for a business…