Month: August 2022

Private Equity vs. Investment Banking

Private equity vs investment banking is one of the main questions being asked by anyone looking to enter the world of finance. You’re probably wondering about the difference between private equity and investment banking. Both industries offer challenging and lucrative careers. Each is prestigious and a great way to launch a business career. But they…

Investment Banks in the U.S.

Investment banks in the U.S. are some of the most financially influential companies in the world. For those who are interested in a career in investment banking, there are a few things to keep in mind. First and foremost, working for investment banks in the U.S. is considered prestigious and highly competitive. Investment banks in…

Conflict Management: Styles, Strategies, & Examples

Conflict management is a critical skill in both your personal and professional life. Conflicts inevitably arise in the workplace (especially in an industry like consulting where deadlines are tight). The ways to manage conflicts differ based on many dimensions, including: the criticality of the issue, the importance of the relationship, and time sensitivity. Strong conflict…

CGI Group

What is CGI Group, and why should you care? Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, CGI Group Inc is a leading provider of management consulting services. Founded in 1976, CGI has a long history of helping organizations in both the public and private sectors to achieve their strategic objectives. Today, CGI Group is one of the largest…

Day in the Life of a Palm Tree Associate (Podcast)

What does a day in the life of an M&A advisory consultant look like? You're about to find out. in this episode, we chat with Garrett Adame, a Senior Associate at Palm Tree. Garrett shares a candid behind the scenes look at his work and life at the firm. He also breaks down the firm's…

Investment Banking Interview Questions

Investment banking interview questions can be extremely challenging if you don’t prepare for them. Because investment banking is one of the most lucrative and high-profile areas of finance, it attracts top talent, which makes getting a job at a top firm exceedingly competitive. Firms must be discerning with who and how they conduct interviews. After…

Mazars

The Mazars Group is an international auditing firm with major bases in Europe and the United States. Founded in France, Mazars has expanded to become a global powerhouse in the world of auditing. In addition, Mazars USA (an independent firm under the Mazars Group) has a long history in the U.S. with roots dating back…

Investment Banking: What It Is, Types, Interview Questions, Salary & More

Investment banking continues to be one of the more popular career paths for MBAs, business grads, and other young professionals beginning a career in finance. Investment banking promises high profile work with the potential for highly lucrative compensation. If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you at least have some peers who are moving…

How L.E.K. Supports and Encourages Diversity (Podcast)

We're excited to bring you this diversity-centered conversation with the folks over at L.E.K. Consulting. We got to sit down (virtually) with Justin Craigwell-Graham and Jen Wu, Managing Directors at L.E.K., to dig into how the firm creates an environment that promotes diversity. We explored: What diversity actually means The affinity groups L.E.K. has available…

HireVue Interview

You may have heard about the HireVue interview. But what is it? At a high-level, the HireVue interview is an on-demand video interview that is used as a screening tool by several consulting firms. Due to its on-demand nature, the HireVue interview increases the efficiency of the recruiting process. Generally, the HireVue interview is like…