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Accenture Careers-How To Land An Offer

How To Land An Accenture Offer

If you know anything about consulting, you have probably heard of a firm called Accenture. The company is the largest consulting firm in the world, employing over 425,000 people across…

Will WeWork’s Business Model Ever Work?

WeWork's troubles go beyond poor leadership - its entire business model should be called into question. Can the company turn it around and become profitable? Maybe, but to answer this…

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Management Consulting: What is it?

Management consulting is one of the most sought-after fields in the business world. On the surface, the industry sounds glamorous – lots of air travel, working on complex business problems,…

McKinsey Jobs: New Hire Advice

McKinsey Jobs: New Hire Advice

So you aced the behaviorals and case interviews and are now starting your new gig working at McKinsey - congratulations! You just landed what many consider to be a dream…

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Business Valuation Methods

You don’t need to be a financial modeling expert to be a great consultant. Yet, it’s still helpful to know the basic ways to value a business. After all, your…

Is Uber’s Business Model Viable?

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…

Look Over My Shoulder

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…

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…

Break Into Consulting-Non MBA Masters

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…

Conflict Resolution Skills

Conflict Resolution Skills

Conflict resolution skills can turn a good consultant into a great one. You might think the keys to becoming a successful consultant are analytical horsepower, project management capabilities, or strong…

3 Ways to Overcome Career Fear

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…

2×2 Matrix: Opposing Characteristics Framework

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…