Month: April 2020

Is a Recession Coming? The Consultant Perspective

Are we headed for a recession? In addition to everyone’s concern for the health of their loved ones, the coronavirus has people everywhere wanting to know if a recession is coming in 2020 and beyond. However, if you’re the kind of person who pays attention to financial news, you were probably wondering about the possibility…

BCG Interactive Case: What is It?

The BCG Interactive Case is the most well-known step in the hiring process for all potential BCG consultants. If you have an interview set up with BCG, or if you’re hoping to interview for a position there, you’ll want to devote a significant amount of time preparing for the Interactive Case process. The Interactive Case…

How Consultants Use Excel

This article is for anyone who wants to understand how consultants use Excel. Whether you are an aspiring consultant or already on the job, a better understanding of how consultants use Excel is one of the keys to drastically increasing your productivity. Consulting Excel skills is honestly something that you can't get too much of!…

Capital One Assessment Test

Consistently recognized as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work for,” Capital One is one of the most sought after employers in the world. It is precisely because of this reputation that the firm has created the Capital One Assessment Test to efficiently screen candidates. If you are interested in joining Capital One, it…

The Independent Consultant’s Guide to The CARES Act

The CARES Act refers to the legislation passed by Congress on March 27th to help owners of small and medium-sized business owners impacted by the Coronavirus. The legislation involves multiple programs and additional funding for counseling services that help small business owners navigate these programs. From the perspective of an independent consultant, the two main…

3 Reasons To Work For Bain

If you've ever wondered what sets Bain apart from McKinsey and BCG, this video is for you! The top three consulting firms, known as "MBB", are the most prestigious firms in the world. Land a consulting role at one of these firms, and doors of opportunity open before you for the rest of your career.…

Companies Hiring Near Me: Recession Proof Jobs Available Now

In a time of global economic uncertainty, many of us are asking, "Are there companies hiring near me?" The good news is that there are recession proof jobs available - you just have to know where to look. That's why we have compiled a list of companies hiring now for white collar jobs. So yes,…

KPMG Careers

A KPMG career offers you experience and training from an organization that has exhibited over 100 years of strong growth – and is averaging 10% YoY growth in the last decade and has revenues topping $30B. Even though it is one of the Big 4, KPMG is the underdog of the group, with a lower…

Capex vs. Opex

At some point in your business career (hopefully sooner rather than later) you’ll find yourself wondering – what is the difference between capex vs. opex? Whether you want to run a business yourself, understand how a business you work for operates, or advise executives on ways to improve their operations, understanding these terms is a…

Liquidity Crisis Looms: What Businesses Can Do Now

A liquidity crisis. You’ve likely heard that phrase used a lot in recent weeks as financial markets respond to the global economic slowdown caused by the coronavirus/COVID-19. If you’re a small business owner, or an aspiring consultant who wasn’t in business during the 2008 recession, you may never have experienced a liquidity crisis. More importantly,…