Month: May 2021

Tesla Price Drop On Model 3 and Y: But Why?

Tesla recently announced price drops of their base Model 3 and Model Y cars. The price drops—which only apply to the base models—lowered the price of the Model 3 standard range plus sedan from $37,990 to $36,990. Meanwhile, Tesla slashed the price of its Model Y SUV from $41,990 to $39,990. Tesla’s price drop did…

Cultural Fit Interview Questions Ultimate Guide

Chances are, if you talk to anybody preparing for consulting interviews, you won’t hear much about the fit interview. But the case interview? Almost guaranteed. But if the fit interview is ~50% of your final interview score, why is it an oft-neglected piece of the management consulting interview prep process? For one, case interviews are…

A Consultant’s View of Starlink’s Business Model

In February 2021, Starlink announced that it had amassed over 10,000 users. Starlink is a division within SpaceX that provides Wi-Fi to its users across North America and Europe through satellites. Starlink’s business model hinges on the cost-effectiveness and quality of using thousands of satellites to make the internet easily accessible – both across dense…

Strategy vs Tactics: Key Differences and Uses

Strategy vs tactics is a debate as old as business – which is more important? The dichotomy is not a distinction without a difference. Business strategy and tactics are clearly different concepts. At the same time, it’s hard to say that one is more important than the other. Categorizing particular action items in your business…

Google Interview Questions

Applying for a job at Google? Google interview questions vary widely based on the functional area and specific role you are applying for. To succeed in the Google interview process, you’ll need to understand how to answer traditional, behavioral, strength-based, and Google case study interview questions. In this article, we’ll explore how to prepare for…

How To Become A Consultant: Experienced Hire

This article is aimed at the working professional - AKA "experienced hire" in consulting-speak - who is looking to transition into consulting from a full-time role in industry. Here are 4 specific tips you can apply to your journey today. 4 Tips for Experienced Hires to Break Into Consulting You, as a working professional, don't…

PwC Raises Salaries and Offers Staff Greater Flexibility in Work Schedules

PwC is setting a precedent for the future of the post-pandemic workplace. The Big 4 firm recently announced its flexible post-pandemic strategy, which includes salary hikes, cash incentives to take time off, and paring down Friday calls to lighten the workload. Let’s dig into the changes coming to PwC. PwC Shakes up the Workplace PwC…

5 Hour Rule: A Learner’s Success Model

The 5 hour rule of success essentially states that the most successful people in the world – think Bill Gates, Warren Buffet, Mark Cuban, etc. – dedicate an entire hour every day to learning or practicing new things. When you envision how busy with meetings and speeches and presentations these types of people are, this…

Bumble’s Post-IPO Strategy – A Consultant’s View

Bumble – the bright, colorful dating app – has been making headlines as long as it’s been around. Unlike other dating apps, it permitted only women to initiate communication. This made it unique and allowed it to carve out a niche within the plethora of dating apps available on the market. After the company’s recent…

Supply Chain: Keeping Business Moving

A strong supply chain is one of the most important aspects of any business. Companies differ in what they sell and how they sell it, but supply chains are an area of commonality. Why? Nothing makes it into the hands of customers without a supply chain. Think about the items you interact with on a…