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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…

IBM Interview Questions

IBM interview questions – what are they, and how do you answer them? IBM is a powerful brand in the tech industry. The firm’s slogan, “Let’s put smart to work” reflects the fact that the brand revolves around innovation and problem-solving. At IBM, you might be involved in building products, coding software, or consulting clients.…

McKinsey Hiring Record Number of MBA Students in 2021

McKinsey hiring is on the upswing again. The firm has its eyes set on hiring MBA students for full-time roles in larger numbers than ever before. The pandemic, which initially set off panic regarding a global recession, is likely to subside in 2021. But it has forced changes in how people work and accelerated the…

Social Impact Consulting

Social impact consulting has been a fast-growing sector within management consulting since the early 2000’s. Firms working in this area respond to some of today’s greatest social concerns, including climate change and economic inequality. Read on as we define and explore this sector and share the top social impact consulting firms – let’s get started!…

Booz Allen Hamilton Goes on Hiring Spree

Booz Allen Hamilton, the storied technology and government consulting firm, announced plans to add 1,000 positions in the next year. This continues a trend of headcount expansion begun in 2020. While many firms slowed or froze hiring in the face of Covid-19, Booz Allen Hamilton went into growth mode. What does this mean for you?…

Energy Sector Overview: Trends, Innovation, & Challenges

Energy sector companies are involved in research, discovery, production, transportation, and distribution of energy. The energy industry includes a wide variety of activities and companies. However, when describing issues related to energy sector trends, innovation, and challenges, there is one critical bifurcation. The energy industry consists of 1) non-renewable energy (oil and petroleum, gasoline, natural…