Month: May 2021

Big Tech Ramps up MBA Hiring as Traditional MBA Hirers Pull Back

Disruption from the pandemic was a net benefit to many companies in Big Tech. People were forced to work, shop, and find entertainment online, creating a spike in demand for the services of Amazon, Zoom, Netflix, and the like. This spike brought unexpected expansion opportunities for these companies. As a result, more business school grads…

Meet Jane Fraser, New Citi CEO and Former McKinsey Consultant

Citi named Jane Fraser as the bank’s new CEO, making history as the first female to lead a top U.S. bank. Fraser, a former McKinsey consultant, is stepping into her new role on Wall Street where female CEOs are still a scarcity. What does this reveal about consulting as a breeding ground for top talent?…

BCG to Open New Office in San Diego

Boston Consulting Group (BCG) announced plans to open a new office in sunny San Diego. This marks the 4th BCG office in California – Los Angeles, Mountain View (Silicon Valley), San Francisco, and now, San Diego. The firm also has a Digital Ventures office in Manhattan Beach. Why did BCG decide to open up shop…

Becoming Data Driven

“Data driven” is one of those descriptors you see all businesses frequently using. It's being used to the extent that the term has lost some of its real meaning. We shouldn’t let the current state of the term’s usage detract from just how powerful a transformation becoming data driven can actually be. It’s not as…

3 Reasons the Management Consulting Industry is a Great Place for Women

More and more women are pursuing careers in consulting. From MBB to the Big 4 and beyond, all of the top firms preach the importance of gender diversity. Still, there is certainly room for improvement. In 2016, the Workplace Gender Equality Agency found that representation for women at McKinsey, Bain and BCG stood at 16%,…

Bain Office to Open in Austin

Bain & Company is opening a third Texas office in the burgeoning tech hub of Austin. In fact, the office has already been operating virtually, but will be opening its physical doors in 2021. This will complete the firm’s 3-legged Texas stool – Dallas, Houston, and now, Austin. Austin is, of course, one of the…

“5G Economy” to Boost US Job Growth in Next 10 Years

5G is all the rage on news and media sites today – but what will 5G’s impact be on the economy and US job growth? And how will 5G affect consulting firms? Let’s dive into a report recently published by BCG attempting to detail this impact. BCG Report Shows that 5G Networks Could Create 4.5M…

Microsoft Interview Questions

Microsoft interview questions will of course be different depending on the role for which you are applying. It’s a massive technology company and one of the best-known brands in the world. But one thing is for sure. It will be important to keep Microsoft’s brand and mission in mind. Microsoft’s mission is to use technology…

Impact Of Covid-19 On Tax Revenues

Over a year into the pandemic, Covid-19 continues to impact all facets of life. From a business perspective, we most often talk about remote work and “the new normal.” And rightly so. After more than 12 months of working from home, people want to know what the future looks like. But today, we're talking about…

McKinsey Bolsters Climate Change Capabilities with Acquisitions

In an effort to aid clients in combating climate change, McKinsey is investing in sustainability initiatives. This is evidenced by the firm’s recent acquisitions of Vivid Economics and Planetrics. McKinsey’s acquisitions signify a trend in consulting toward green, sustainability-focused investments. We expect to see this trend accelerate over the next decades. Let’s dig into some…