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Investment Banking: My Journey from Deloitte Consulting

Ah...the classic battle that never seems to be settled: investment banking versus consulting. Which one is better? Or more importantly, which is better for you? Ultimately, it’s kind of like…

Mental Models: What Are They?

At some point in your business career you’ll likely hear management types discussing mental models and the positive or negative effects these models can have on teams. To the uninitiated,…

Article Recap: Week of August 25, 2019

BCG Pymetrics Test BCG is following suit with other MBB firms and adding a digital component to their case interview process. See what it entails here. [cta_button button_link="https://www.managementconsulted.com/case-interview/bcg-pymetrics-test/" button_text="See The…

80/20 Rule (Pareto Principle) Explained

The 80/20 Rule, also known as the Pareto Principle, has been a seminal principle in prioritization, efficiency, and working "smarter" for over 100 years. In short, the 80/20 Rule helps…

Resume Keywords: Consulting Action Words

In consulting recruiting, your resume can either be one of your greatest assets or liabilities. After all it’s the first impression you make in most instances. In order to best…

BCG Pymetrics Test

Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is known as a thought leader in the field of management consulting. The firm pioneered the creation of innovative business frameworks and launched BCG Digital Ventures…

Article Recap: Week of August 18, 2019

Case Presentation Interview: New Style of Case Interview Firms are constantly trying to get the edge in hiring. Check out their latest iteration. [cta_button button_link="https://www.managementconsulted.com/case-interview/case-presentation-interview/" button_text="See The Article"] Networking:…

Porter’s Five Forces Explained

Porter's Five Forces explained so you can understand the underlying business principles. The Porter's Five Forces framework isn't a framework that is required or used in the consulting case interview.…

Case Competition

Case competitions are an invaluable opportunity for students at all levels to gain experience solving real world business problems and communicating recommendations within a team context. It’s one thing…

Case Presentation Interview: New Style of Case Interview

Management consulting is a decades old industry, and the case interview has been a consistent staple in the consulting recruiting process throughout this time. Consulting firms, however, continue to tweak…

Networking: How to Land Offers at McKinsey, Bain, and BCG

How to network for a job - more so than even the case interview - is the key to landing offers at McKinsey, Bain, and BCG. When we share this insight…

Article Recap: Week of August 11, 2019

Ladder Of Inference Have you ever wondered why you make the decisions you do? Check out the Ladder Of Inference and see how our assumptions, culture, and the "reflexive loop",…