Breaking into McKinsey is no small feat. Breaking into McKinsey London? It’s just that much tougher. And then – pursuing an MBA at Columbia Business School and launching a startup? Now things are getting interesting. Read on for our interview…
Every company in the world – from a kid’s lemonade stand to a large corporation like Apple – has data at its disposal. Though a lot of data is created in similar ways, the real value of data comes from…
Business communication is often considered a soft skill, when it should really be considered a hard skill. Unclear communication costs companies millions of dollars per year in inefficiency and lost revenue. As a result, it’s incredibly important that employees at…
B-school observers eagerly await the U.S. News & World Report or Forbes rankings to get a sense of the top MBA programs and what separates them. Yet, if you’re looking to go into consulting, some different criteria apply. Some MBA…
A lot of effort goes into choosing and delivering applicable corporate training topics at consulting firms and Fortune 1000 companies. Consulting firms in particular are known for their outstanding training programs, giving fresh new employees the in-depth skills boost (hello…
Many of those who work at consulting firms in Dallas, TX can’t imagine living in a much more convenient city. Consulting salaries are generally the same across offices, so the combination of high salary and low cost-of-living make Dallas a…
“Big data” is one of those terms, like “the cloud,” that seems a lot more complex than it actually is. Almost all companies these days are collecting data on their users and customers. Sure, companies have been doing that for…
Case interviews are often challenging because they are open-ended, with limitless possibilities of where you can go. There is some truth to this predicament – there is always more than just one way to crack a case. However, there are…
Online MBAs are gaining popularity because of their convenience, yet there are some significant drawbacks for those of you planning on leveraging an Online MBA to break into consulting. In the eyes of consulting firms, all MBAs are not created…
Is an MBA is worth getting? Do you need an MBA for consulting? These are questions every prospective MBA (especially one reading our content!) should be asking. The good news is that you’re not alone! It’s a common question we…