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3 Reasons To Work For Parthenon EY

  Working for a Big 4 firm will open up a myriad of opportunities for you in multiple industries, and give you some of the best professional development around. Working for a dedicated, branded strategy practice inside of the Big 4? Even better! Parthenon EY is one of our favorite branded strategy practices in the…

US Business Cycle: Expansion & Retraction

The concept of business cycles may not sound like the most reassuring thing in the world (unless you’re an economist). If you’re a small business owner, or the employee of a larger company, the economy may seem like a vast, unpredictable force. At the moment, it probably seems like your destruction is the likelier option.…

Deloitte Careers

A Deloitte career is a highly coveted one for many aspiring consultants. This is true whether you’re starting out as a recent college grad or coming in as a seasoned professional. And for understandable reasons. In choosing a Deloitte consulting career, you’re choosing a company with a stellar global reputation. Not to mention, they have…

Leadership Styles

Leadership styles may differ, but the goal is the same: to inspire people to achieve and maintain forward progress - both for themselves personally and for your organization at large. True leadership is not about prestige or self-image. It's the challenge of preparing your team to reach its full potential. There are many different methods…

Influence Model – McKinsey’s Change Management Model

Influence Model, McKinsey's change management model, is one in a long list of potential frameworks one can draw upon during a case interview. Of course, it’s also relevant if you are a young professional experiencing large-scale change at your employer. Or, if you are a seasoned professional tasked with designing or leading a corporate transformation.…

Mental Math Drills

Whether you majored in English or Mathematics, consulting firms will expect candidates to have a certain level of proficiency in math. The good news is that the math in case interviews isn’t terribly difficult. You don’t have to worry about anything beyond arithmetic. However, under time pressured situations like those in case interviews, performance can…

Is a Recession Coming? The Consultant Perspective

Are we headed for a recession? In addition to everyone’s concern for the health of their loved ones, the coronavirus has people everywhere wanting to know if a recession is coming in 2020 and beyond. However, if you’re the kind of person who pays attention to financial news, you were probably wondering about the possibility…

BCG Interactive Case: What is It?

The BCG Interactive Case is the most well-known step in the hiring process for all potential BCG consultants. If you have an interview set up with BCG, or if you’re hoping to interview for a position there, you’ll want to devote a significant amount of time preparing for the Interactive Case process. The Interactive Case…

How Consultants Use Excel

This article is for anyone who wants to understand how consultants use Excel. Whether you are an aspiring consultant or already on the job, a better understanding of how consultants use Excel is one of the keys to drastically increasing your productivity. Consulting Excel skills is honestly something that you can't get too much of!…

Capital One Assessment Test

Consistently recognized as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work for,” Capital One is one of the most sought after employers in the world. It is precisely because of this reputation that the firm has created the Capital One Assessment Test to efficiently screen candidates. If you are interested in joining Capital One, it…