Category: management consulting

What To Do “On The Beach” As A Consultant

What is “The Beach”? In the fast-paced world of consulting, there’s a strange phrase you might start hearing: "on the beach." Sometimes also called “on the bench”. No, it's not a reference to soaking up the sun by the ocean – it's a term for a temporary break in client projects. Consultants switch from client…

McKinsey Hierarchy

When envisioning a career in consulting, one name that invariably comes to mind is McKinsey. The McKinsey hierarchy is an organizational structure that largely revolves around the Partners, and the rest of the hierarchy is built around them. For prospective consultants aiming to comprehend the intricacies of a career at McKinsey and determine where they…

5 Early Career Mistakes to Avoid

When I started my corporate career, it wasn’t all warm fuzzies. In fact – I made a few really big mistakes. Here were 5 mistakes I made in my first 3 months – and, in what should be no surprise to you, they are the top 5 mistakes we see otherwise-savvy professionals make every single…

From Nuclear Engineering to a Consulting Offer – Denyce’s Story (Podcast)

If you are an undergraduate engineering student looking to break into consulting, Denyce’s story is for you. With a passion for sustainability and a background in nuclear engineering, Denyce – an undergraduate student at the University of Toronto with no business experience – decided to pursue consulting as a way to make a bigger impact…

Inside BCG’s New Raleigh-Durham Office (Podcast)

We brought BCG Managing Director/Partner Paul Poduri onto the podcast to share about the firm's latest addition to its office portfolio - Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. The discussion covers: Why Raleigh-Durham - and why now? BCG's approach to selecting new office locations Sectors of focus for BCG Raleigh-Durham Top skills/qualities BCG looks for in candidates Killer…

The Experienced Hire Path to Consulting at Kearney (Podcast)

Kearney prides itself on providing a path for experienced hires to join the firm - that is what this week's episode is all about! Joining us is Mark Missirlian, a Manager in the firm's New York office. The fast-paced conversation explores: Opportunities for experienced hires at Kearney How to know what role to apply for…

Inside Kearney – More Than Just Operations Consulting, with Partner Dominique Harris (Podcast)

Dominique Harris, a Partner in Kearney's Leadership, Change, & Organization Practice, joins the podcast on to share: The type of work Kearney specializes in (and it's not just ops consulting!) Who the firm is looking to hire Kearney's core values and how that shapes culture The interview process at the firm Case prep tips Application…

Investor Group Services – The Boston Firm Changing the Landscape of Private Equity Consulting (Podcast)

We're excited to be joined by Brian Fleming (Managing Director) and Peter Lee (VP), two leaders at Investor Group Services (IGS). IGS is a boutique consulting firm that provides M&A diligence and strategic support for private equity and corporate clients. The conversation provides an in-depth look at who the firm is, what it does, and…

Cambridge Judge Business School – What Sets It Apart Among Top MBA Programs

Looking to get your MBA in 2023 or beyond? Then you don't want to miss this conversation with Emily Brierley, Head of MBA Recruitment & Admissions at Cambridge Judge Business School! Cambridge Judge is consistently ranked as one of the top global MBA programs for consulting. We discuss all things MBA, including: How to think…

Greenwashing: What is it?

"Greenwashing" is a term coined in the late 1980s. It refers to the practice of making misleading claims about a product to suggest using it is helpful to the environment. It has become increasingly prevalent in recent years as more and more companies attempt to capitalize on consumers' growing concerns about the environment. Unfortunately, greenwashing…