Category: Consulting exit opportunities

Kx Advisors Firm Profile

Looking to learn about Kx Advisors and what sets the firm apart? Kx Advisors is a leading healthcare strategy consulting firm. The boutique firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. is renowned for top-notch advice to leaders in healthcare, including biotechnology, med-tech, Health IT, and more. Kx is at the forefront of improving patient care, and is…

Basketball to BCG: How Jordan Broke in from a Non-Traditional Background (Podcast)

Jordan Clarke played professional basketball for three years overseas before breaking into BCG via an MBA (University of Virginia, Darden School of Business). Hear his inspiring story firsthand on this episode of Strategy Simplified. All the details are here, including: If you enjoyed Jordan’s story and his approach to case interview coaching, find a link…

MBB vs Big 4: Differences and Opportunities

When it comes to the world of consulting, the showdown between MBB (McKinsey & Company, Bain & Company, and Boston Consulting Group) and the Big 4 accounting firms (Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG) takes center stage. Aspiring consultants and seasoned professionals alike find themselves at a crossroads, torn between the allure of MBB and the…

McKinsey Middle East Careers

Consultant Interview: How one consultant aced the McKinsey interview, broke in, and broke out again Are you interested in understanding more about McKinsey careers – from the McKinsey case interview to the difference between McKinsey offices in the Middle East? Boy, do we have a treat for you. If you’re thinking about applying for a…

McKinsey To Being An Entrepreneur: Consultant Interview

Breaking into McKinsey is no small feat. Breaking into McKinsey London? It’s just that much tougher. And then - pursuing an MBA at Columbia Business School and launching a startup? Now things are getting interesting. Read on for our interview with Annabel as she gives us insight into why she chose consulting over banking, how…

Investment Banking Analyst: A Day in the Life vs. Consulting

Investment banking is an industry infamous for its notoriously long hours. When I was looking into how to become an investment banker, I first asked, "What is investment banking?" Then, I remember asking - “Why on Earth do investment banking analysts need to be in the office for so long?” It all came down to…

From Consulting To Startup Founder

Making the jump from top-performing consultant to tech startup founder requires both sound planning and good fortune. Since I know that information overload is a daily challenge, I have narrowed it down to my top 5 essential steps to make this exciting career shift now or in the future from consulting to startup founder. But…

Investment Banking: My Journey from Deloitte Consulting

Ah...the classic battle that never seems to be settled: investment banking versus consulting. Which one is better? Or more importantly, which is better for you? Ultimately, it’s kind of like choosing your favorite ice cream flavor. The foundational elements in all types of ice cream are the same. However, there are both subtle nuances and…

Switching from Consulting to Private Equity

Doing the Greenback Boogie: Switching from Consulting to Private Equity Private Equity (PE) funds represent some of the most lucrative players in the business world. It’s not uncommon for total comp in PE to go into the seven figures once you reach the Principal level - hello carried interest (a direct cut of deal profits).…

Consulting exit opportunity: Senior Manager, Strategy & Analytics at Live Nation Entertainment

Our friends at Live Nation Entertainment (yes, the same Live Nation that merged with Ticketmaster in 2010) just shared a great 6-figure job opportunity with us, and we wanted to pass it along to you! This role lies at the intersection of strategy and data analytics - you’ll be on the cutting edge of what’s…