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Is Uber’s Business Model Viable?

  Listen on Strategy Simplified Uber was the largest IPO of 2019. One of the world's most famous "unicorn" companies, its stock price has dropped 20% since its IPO.  Why aren't more folks asking the question, "Is There A Future For Uber?" Is Uber's business model viable for sustained profitability and growth? Our answer may…
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Look Over My Shoulder: Review

If you’ve done some research on consulting case practice resources, you have likely come across Victor Cheng’s Look Over My Shoulder (LOMS). The resource is a podcast that used by many aspiring consultants. Victor Cheng is a former McKinsey consultant who discusses best practices for case interviews while interviewing candidates in the Look Over My…
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How to Get an Expedited Passport

Getting an expedited passport or renewal is no joke, especially if you are a U.S. citizen. Like most consultants, we’ve had one international trip that just snuck up on us - it’s no fun finding out three days before your flight that your passport is expired (or about to expire!). Making things even more hectic,…
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Break Into Consulting: Non-MBA Masters

The best known way to break into consulting is through an undergraduate or MBA degree. However, that is by no means the only path. These days, consulting firms are much more amenable to hiring candidates from outside these two traditional paths. Today, we're going over how you can break into consulting with a non-MBA Masters…
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3 Ways to Overcome Career Fear

We spend a lot of time at work - especially as consultants. We want it to count. Turns out it is only natural to be nervous when making your first career choice. Overcoming fear is no joke! We have a special treat for you, as our friend from the U.K. Erica Sosna - an expert…
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2×2 Matrix: Opposing Characteristics Framework

Consultants use visual tools to effectively structure their thoughts during brainstorming sessions and also to convey findings to clients. One such common tool is the 2x2 Matrix, also known as the 2x2 Decision Matrix. The matrix can be used in a variety of situations, making it extremely flexible and useful. Consulting firms like BCG use…
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McKinsey Global Institute: What Is It?

McKinsey may sit at the top of the consulting world, but the firm is actually much more than a consulting firm. McKinsey has spent decades working with top clients on strategy and management consulting projects, and is now expanding its services to differentiate itself in the market against other competitors. One such way is the…
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Top 10 Business Travel Tips for Consultants

At this point, airports are a second home for many members of our team. These top 10 business travel tips for consultants are ones we live by, and contain classic and - hopefully - some new tricks as well. (Yes, international business travel tips too!) Over the course of your career, it is inevitable that…
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10 Reasons to Work for McKinsey and 6 Reasons Not to

Almost every budding consultant wants to work for McKinsey. It’s no secret that “the Firm” sits atop the consulting world, and there are many reasons why. But no firm is perfect, right? And why does everyone want to work at McKinsey, anyway? Why is it the gold standard of consulting firms? Find out below as…
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Deloitte Strategy & Operations (S&O) Consulting

Deloitte Strategy and Operations presents an incredible opportunity to those looking for a great career in consulting. Not only is it a top consulting firm, but Deloitte S&O also provides some exciting benefits for its consultants. If you're weighing multiple offers, or aren't sure how Deloitte S&O stacks up against other Big 4 and MBB…
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Chase Sapphire Preferred Benefits

Every consultant has an arsenal of credit cards in their wallet, and the Chase Sapphire Preferred is undoubtedly among the favorites for most consultants. Namaan, our Director of Operations at Management Consulted, gives his take on the card after having used it for the past 3 years. He outlines Chase Sapphire Preferred benefits and how…
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6 Productivity Hacks & 2 Productivity Killers

Productivity Hacks To Help You Crush It It might be a trite phrase, but to maximize your success in life, you want to learn how to work smart, not just hard. In reality, you're going to have to do both. However, “working smart” will enable you to not have to work as hard, and who…
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