Category: McKinsey Consulting

McKinsey Black Leadership Academy (MBLA)

The McKinsey Black Leadership Academy is a pipeline optimization program designed to equip rising Black leaders with the skills they need for executive success. Founded in 2020 as part of McKinsey’s 10-step plan toward racial equity, the Black Leadership Academy has enrolled over 20,000 participants in its three component programs. In this article, we explore…

Killer networking, resume, and case prep advice from a former McKinsey Analyst (Podcast)

Mikael Berthiaume rode a rollercoaster into consulting at McKinsey, transitioned into the startup world, and is now prepping to go back to McK after his INSEAD MBA. In the fast-paced conversation, Mikael pulls back the curtain on: Mikael's journey from undergrad at a non-core school to McKinsey Analyst His structured approach to networking and interview…

McKinsey Internship: Types, Salary, and Application Info

Landing a McKinsey internship is no easy feat. Between stiff competition, a rigorous resume review, and multiple rounds of personal and case interviews, getting an offer is tough. Those fortunate and prepared enough to land an offer, however, can look forward to a summer of engaging work, consistent travel, and the chance to secure a…

Consulting Application Deadlines 2024

If you are an aspiring management consultant, consulting application deadlines are something you need to pay attention to. Miss the boat and you risk needing to wait for a whole year until you can apply.  This article includes consulting firms' application deadlines - from MBB to Big 4 to boutiques big and small. As a…

From High School English Teacher to McKinsey – Grant’s Story (Podcast)

Grant Wycliff worked for 4 years as a high school English teacher before pivoting to consulting at McKinsey. How the heck did he achieve the transition from teacher to consultant? All the juicy details are inside the episode, including: Key milestones from his time at McKinsey How he determined the path to Partner wasn't for…

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, Bain, BCG Delay Consultant Hiring (MBA) Start Dates to 2024

Breaking consultant hiring news - the future for MBA hires at top consulting firms appears uncertain. First reported by the Wall Street Journal, renowned consulting firms McKinsey & Company, Bain & Company, and Boston Consulting Group are postponing start dates for some of their new MBA recruits to 2024. Let's look at the factors behind…

Business Consultant UK: Who Makes It Into McKinsey, Bain, & BCG?

Business consulting is a lucrative career that attracts ambitious professionals from a variety of backgrounds. McKinsey, Bain, and BCG are the most coveted consulting firms in the UK to work at. Yet, what type of candidate might be able to break into these top tier firms? This article will delve into the type of candidates…

What Do McKinsey Consultants Actually Do? With Ray Temnewo (Podcast)

What do consultants actually do in their day-to-day? Former McKinsey Senior Business Analyst Ray Temnewo, a Management Consulted case coach, comes on the pod to spill the beans. Listen in for an insightful, fast-paced conversation on: Ray's journey to McKinsey A week in the life of a McKinsey consultant His most memorable consulting engagement Why…

Breaking News: McKinsey Plans 2,000 Job Cuts

McKinsey job cuts are few and far between. In what would be one of the biggest headcount reductions in its history, Bloomberg News first reported that McKinsey & Company is planning to eliminate 2,000 jobs from non-client-facing teams. The cuts at the prestigious consultancy, which boasts over 45,000 global employees, represent ~4% of its rapidly growing…