Category: management consulting

How to Read Financial Statements

Knowing how to read financial statements is one of the most vital skills you can possess in business, and an essential one for a consultant. Financial statements are the tools used to assess the overall financial health of any organization. They give you a report card on a variety of crucial factors such as income,…

Types of Consultants

There are many types of consultants that exist to help organizations address business issues. Being a consultant can be a fulfilling and lucrative career. That is, if you are willing to put in the long hours, continue to learn, and consistently produce results for your clients. Types of Business Consultants Before we talk about all…

Effective Leadership in Turbulent Times

In turbulent times like these, effective leadership sets the tone and direction for an organization. Nerves are on edge and uncertainty can decrease productivity, but an effective leader can motivate others to remain calm and keep the larger vision in view. What Is Effective Leadership? Before we can talk about effective leadership, it is important…

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…

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…

Accenture Internship: 5 Tips to Land a Consulting Internship

The Accenture internship is a prized jewel in the internship landscape for business students and aspiring consultants. Past interns have raved about their Accenture internship experience. The Accenture Interview experience includes development & networking opportunities, stimulating challenges, and an impressive salary. The Accenture summer internship is highly competitive, so Accenture can afford to be very…

Leadership Development: The Ultimate Consulting Soft Skill

Leadership Development is a big focus of organizations the world over, with Leadership Development programs and training garnering an annual investment of close to $14B each year. This is for good reason – leadership is the one “it” factor that can quickly transform a company. With so much money being spent on developing leadership skills,…

Taking A Gap Year

A gap year holds great potential and some drawbacks, depending on ones particular situation. Would it be a good idea for you? Do you have a wanderlust or dread the thought of jumping right into your career straight away after college? Or maybe you haven't built a lot of life experience, and want some stories…

First Mover Advantage: Business Framework

First mover advantage has become a kind of gospel in the business world. Companies everywhere are making huge investments on the assumption that being first to market with a new product or service will give them an insurmountable edge over their competitors. But if you’re not well versed in startup-speak, you might find yourself wondering…