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McKinsey Resume

Crafting a McKinsey resume is the first major hurdle to navigate to land a coveted offer at McKinsey & Company. So, how do you set yourself apart in the competitive screening process? A management consultant resume for McKinsey is different than one you’d put together for a function-focused boutique. In short, the McKinsey resume is…

New Excel Functions: Power Query, XLOOKUP, & Others

New Excel Functions—for some of us, every Excel update is like Christmas morning. Others shudder at the thought of using Excel (though that probably means you’d have a tough time as a management consultant). Those who know the power of Excel know it offers much more in the way of simplicity than complexity. A little…

AI Replacing Jobs: Should Consultants Be Worried?

Rapid innovation has been a hallmark of the 21st century. Today, the most cutting-edge innovation can be found in the development and deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Yet, with innovation and progress come fear and unintended consequences. Since the industrial revolution, people have been scared of innovation reducing employment opportunities. Today is no different, as…

Accenture Locations

Accenture locations in the USA vary. They all have their own facilities, industry focus, and office cultures. But they also all combine to form a global footprint that makes Accenture one of the most influential global companies. In 2019, Accenture earned $43.2 billion in revenues and employed half a million people, in over 200 cities,…

Atlanta Consulting Firms

Over the last decade, Atlanta has become a major focus city for consulting firms. This makes sense, as the city is home to iconic brands including Coca Cola, Chick-fil-a, Delta Air Lines, The Home Depot, UPS and more. Add to that mix the world’s busiest airport in Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International, an attractive entertainment scene, and…

Accenture Consultant Salary

The Accenture consultant salary is sure to be at the top of your mind as you’re thinking about applying for a consulting position at the company. Accenture is one of the largest companies in the world, with over $40 billion in annual revenues and half a million global employees. But consulting as an industry has…

Top 7 Business Frameworks

Frameworks play an important role in helping consultants and business leaders approach organizational problems from different angles. They provide structure that inform day-to-day operational decisions and strategy. They do this both on a micro and macro level. Business frameworks aid businesses in meeting goals and reaching objectives that lead to long-term success. To help you…

Virtual Case Interview

Doing a virtual case interview has become likely in the post Covid-19 world. They actually weren't uncommon before, for remote candidates, but now a lot of firms are doing case interviews virtually. There are marked differences to doing a case interview online, versus in person. With that in mind, there are some things you can…

What are Behavioral Interviews?

Behavioral interviews are a key component to the case interview. Yet, if you're just starting your interview prep journey, you might be even asking, "What are behavioral interviews?". Or, "How do you pass a behavioral interview?". Or maybe still, you're wondering, "What is the STAR method when interviewing?". All of these are fair questions, and…

Bain and Company Careers

Bain and Company careers can often be as short as two years, even for high performers. It’s common to start as an undergraduate new-hire and head to an MBA program two years later. But whether you stay for two years or twenty, it’s safe to say that jobs at Bain are some of the most…