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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…

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%,…