Month: March 2022

Circular Economy: What Is It?, Definition, Examples, & Model

By now, most people recognize that rethinking the take-make-waste system is essential to managing the environmental crisis. One possible alternative is the circular economy. It is an alternative model to the traditional system that’s been used since the Industrial Revolution. Let’s learn more about the circular economy. What is the Circular Economy? The circular economy…

L.E.K. Consulting Life Sciences Job Opportunities

  We recently sat down with Matt Mancuso, a Managing Director at L.E.K. Consulting to hear about the firm's Life Sciences strategy consulting work - with a particular focus on the Link to L.E.K. program. Link to L.E.K. is a virtual two-day immersive experience for advanced degree candidates to experience consulting and get to know…

What Differentiates BCG From Other Consulting Firms

What differentiates BCG from other consulting firms? Today, a former BCG summer intern shares her unique perspective on the firm. She talks through her recruiting process, the BCG case interview, and her office experience. If you’ve ever wondered what separates BCG from other consulting firms, you’re in the right place! What Makes BCG Different? I…

Bain Acquisitions in Brazil and APAC Bolster Analytics and Procurement Capabilities

Bain & Company has kicked off 2022 with two international acquisitions: Asia-Pacific-based ArcBlue (procurement advisory) and Brazil-based Spike SpA (advanced analytics). This shows where Bain is choosing to invest and deepen its capabilities. You can expect Bain to be hiring in the areas of analytics and procurement in those regions. What do these acquisitions mean…

Corporate Finance Consulting

Corporate finance consulting: what is it? The world of consulting has exploded in the last two decades. What used to be simply providing general advice to corporate leaders has branched out from strategy consulting to more specialized areas such as IT, HR, operations, and now, corporate finance consulting. This niche has developed into a rapidly…

Top 3 vs Big 4 Consulting Firms

The top 3 vs the big 4 consulting firms is an interesting comparison. The top 3 management consulting firms are McKinsey, Bain, and BCG, known as MBB firms. The are not necessarily the largest firms, but the firms with the most prestige and can command high fees to their clients. The big 4 refer to…

Accenture Hiring News: 90K Promotions and 50K New Hires

In Q1 2022, the top tech consulting firm Accenture announced record growth to the tune of 27% revenue. What’s driving the growth? Mainly, demand for digital transformation. In addition, the firm promoted and hired a huge number of people in Q1. If you’ve ever considered Accenture, now is the time to apply because Accenture is…

Consultant Salary UK

What is the average consultant salary in the UK? Is compensation in the UK higher than in the U.S.? For entry-level roles – that means folks coming right out of undergraduate/MS programs – the average base salary for consultants in the UK is around ~£40,000. At the post-MBA level – folks with an MBA, PhD,…

LeapPoint

LeapPoint is a Washington D.C.-based digital advisory firm that focuses on delivering data-driven technology solutions. It specializes in integrating work processes with technology and talent to improve business outcomes. In this in-depth profile, we’ll dive into the inner workings of LeapPoint to relay insights about careers at the firm, culture, salaries, interviews, and more. If…

Microlearning: Making Learning Accessible

Microlearning is a leaner, more effective way to absorb new skills and knowledge than traditional eLearning. Gone are the days of PowerPoint slide voice-overs for corporate training (thankfully). It works with dwindling attention spans to enable us to focus long enough to learn what we need to with bite-sized chunks of information. Let’s explore microlearning.…