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Sales & Trading

Decks vs Derivatives: 6 Differences between Consulting and Sales & Trading

In general, both Sales & Trading (S&T) and management consulting are great career options. They're both meritocratic, well-compensated, and have better lifestyles than investment banking. They both provide optionality if…

Management consulting interview preparation – the new and improved guide

Here's a checklist that you should run through before any consulting interview. 80% of the advice applies across industries and job functions as well. Happy reading! Long before the interview...…
Why Harvard Business School Does NOT Equal McKinsey

Why Harvard Business School Does NOT Equal McKinsey

The thought has crossed the minds of almost anyone breaking into consulting:  Should I get an MBA first? Or should I do 2-3 years in consulting and then get an…
Management consulting lingo

Management consulting “lingo” – words and phrases that applicants and interviewees should know

People make fun of consultants constantly for their lingo. Whether justified or not (I will restrain from turning this blog into too much of a soapbox), it's important for anyone…
Top 5 Myths About Travel as a Management Consultant

Top 5 Myths About Travel as a Management Consultant

Travel is a defining characteristic of management consulting regardless of your company. From Bain to Accenture, from McKinsey to Alvarez & Marsal. If you're a consultant, you can expect to…
Day In The Life Of A Management Consultant

Day In The Life Of A Management Consultant (Client Version)

Following is a quick excerpt of a "typical" day in the life of a management/strategy consultant on a project with heavy client interaction. From a recruiting perspective, you should take…
management consulting

Management Consulting and the Consulting Industry 101

It seems like everyone these days is in management consulting - strategy consultants, business consultants, technology consultants, IT consultants, marketing consultants, and the list goes on and on. It's a catch-all…