Month: August 2021

Top 10 IT Consulting Firms

IT consulting, as a sector of the broader management consulting industry, is growing at a steady, albeit slow, pace. From 2016 to 2021, the industry grew by an average of 2.8%. The market for IT consulting services is estimated to be worth $48 billion, comprising roughly 20% of the total global consulting market. Forecasts predict…

Allied Universal Interview Questions

Allied Universal is the leading security and facility services company in North America, making it an attractive place to work. If you are applying for a role at the company, you’ll have to be prepared for Allied Universal interview questions. The interview might be in-person, but you may also experience an Allied Universal phone interview.…

Breaking Into ZS Associates from a Non-Target School as an International Student

Mrinal received offers from ZS Associates and Uber. He ended up accepting ZS Associates’ offer (in the Princeton, NJ office). How did he navigate the consulting recruiting process as an international student and decide which firm to go with? We recently interviewed him to find out! This interview is packed full of insights into the…

Bain Online Test: Overview & How to Prepare

Did you apply for a position at Bain & Company and receive an email from a recruiter asking you to take a test? The Bain Online Test is becoming the first hurdle to clear in the interview process with the firm. While our data tells us the Bain Online Test is not employed in every…

Industry 4.0: What Is It?

Chances are you have heard the term “Industry 4.0” thrown around in an online form recently - or maybe you are wondering how you missed Industry 1.0 - 3.0. In either case, the term, even though sometimes seen as a buzzword, deserves our attention for a bit. In this article, we’ll clear things up around…

Bain BEL Program

Bain BEL (Building Entrepreneurial Leaders) is an internship program for students interested in a consulting job at Bain who come from underrepresented backgrounds. The Bain BEL program helps students develop the skills they need to land a job at a top consulting firm. College sophomores can apply to BEL for an immersive summer internship experience.…

Breaking Into Consulting From a Non-Target School: 6 Tips

Yes, the top consulting firms hire large numbers out of HBS, Booth, Wharton, Kellogg, et al year in and year out. And yes, firms do give preference to their target schools. But, there is a pathway you can take to break into consulting from a non-target school (whether you're an undergrad or MBA). Let's dive…

BCG Sophomore Internship: Growing Future Leaders

“Growing Future Leaders” is BCG’s Sophomore Internship program that is designed to introduce students from underrepresented backgrounds to the experience of working in a global consulting firm. BCG does this through hosting an annual internship program. The purpose is to grow future leaders (hence the name) in the consulting industry and identify top talent early.…

Starbucks Interview Questions

Looking to apply for a corporate role with the most recognized coffee company in the world - Starbucks? The company has well-paid positions in tech, HR, finance, strategy, and more. Starbucks interview questions vary greatly, but you can expect a range of typical interview questions in addition to questions specific to the company’s culture and…

Myers Briggs: Improve Workplace Communication

The Myers Briggs test has become something of a meme in academic and corporate environments over the last twenty years. If you’ve worked in an office in that time, you’ve likely overheard coworkers discussing the test or their “personality type.” Used correctly, the Myers Briggs test can deliver powerful insights about personality traits and the…