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The Cambridge Group: Interviews & Culture

The Cambridge Group is the embodiment of a “boutique” consulting firm. Acquired in 2009 by The Nielsen Company, a world leader in market research, and with only one location in…

Thinking Like a Consultant: Paralysis by Analysis

It was 5:45am on a Wednesday in June this year. I had a flight out, but it wasn’t the one I should have been on. I had a chance the…

Book Review: Michael Porter On Competition

it's time for another book review! This time, our intern and ex-Deloitte dreamboat Preeti read Michael Porter's book On Competition and took the time to let you know how she…

Profitability: Case Interview Framework

Welcome to our series on using case interview frameworks to break down consulting case interviews. Today, we're looking at the all-important profitability case interview framework. *In case you missed it…

Breaking into McKinsey: PhD

If you are an Advanced Degree candidate in one of 7 categories, you should apply at McKinsey for a full-time position: PhDs Postdocs Non-MBA Master's Medical students Interns Residents Fellows…

Bates White Firm Profile

Get ready for some fresh info as we talk about a firm that specializes in econometrics, statistics, antitrust, and specifically advanced econometric modelling. Bates White Economic Consulting is a highly reputable boutique…

Experienced Hire from Harvard breaks in to Healthcare Consulting (Part 2)

Today, we continue Part 2 (see Part 1 here) of our interview with Charlie, an experienced Harvard grad who took an unusual path into healthcare consulting, yet leveraged his experience…

The Pyramid Principle Book Review

Today, we take a quick dive in to what is known as the Minto Pyramid Principle®. Ever heard of it? In 1987, Barbara Minto wrote a book called the Pyramid…

EY Parthenon

A household name in the consulting world, Ernst & Young (EY) has gone through some dramatic changes in the past few years. Originally a behemoth as one of the Big…

Experienced Hire from Harvard breaks in to Healthcare Consulting (Part 1)

How did Charlie, a recent Harvard undergrad, navigate through the process of getting accepted to medical school and working for a biotech firm on the West Coast to finally finding…

Business Book Review: Boston Consulting Group On Strategy

Welcome to yet another opportunity to gain valuable insights from a book review, written by Preeti Vemu, MC intern, MC events organizer extraordinaire, and an ex-Deloitte consultant. Enjoy! ****** Boston…

Archstone Consulting Culture and Interview Tips

Today we highlight Archstone Consulting, a new firm on the block that is quickly making a name for itself in the consulting neighborhood. Founded in 2003 by two former Deloitte partners, Archstone Consulting specializes in…