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Emotional Intelligence in Business

Emotional Intelligence in Business

Emotional… intelligence? Doesn’t that seem like a contradiction in terms? Wasn’t Mr. Spock's cold emotional detachment what made the famous Vulcan so effective? Still, most people's favorite boss is not…

Consulting Resume Tips

Consulting Resume Tips

A powerful resume is critical to success in consulting recruiting. After working with thousands of clients over the past 10+ years, we've seen it all and bring you are best…

Land an Offer at McKinsey, Bain, BCG, or Deloitte

Management consulting jobs are some of the most coveted positions in the world, and for good reason. The exposure you get to top executives, the travel perks, and the broad…

facebook interview questions

Facebook Interview Questions

Love it or hate it, you likely have some view on Facebook. The company has billions of users and receives millions of job applications each year, making it one of…

Top 6 Leadership Skills for Managers

Top 6 Leadership Skills for Managers

We’ve all heard the cliché that leaders are made not born, but is that really true? As is the case with most well-worn sayings, there is both accuracy and exaggeration…

McKinsey Retail Store

McKinsey is in the retail game!? Well, yes and no. The McKinsey retail store opened this past September at the Mall of America in Minneapolis, MN. Chances are, however, that…

MC Corporate Training

Corporate training can teach or polish important skills to your team like: Communication, executive presentation, Pyramid Principle, MECE, and the 80/20 Principle. You don't have to search far to find…

What Is A Consultant?

The role of management consultants is shrouded in mystery. Many questions arise, including - what is a business consultant? And also - what is a consultation? We'll break it down,…

Amazon Leadership Principle

Amazon Leadership Principles

Key Insights Amazon has a market cap of $2 trillion (let that sink in for a minute!), making it one of the most valuable companies in the world by that…

What Are Soft Skills?

What Are Soft Skills?

Soft skills are often overlooked by candidates vying to enter the consulting industry. It makes sense as so much emphasis is placed on the case interview during the consulting recruiting…

McKinsey Problem Solving Test

The McKinsey Problem Solving Test, commonly known as the "PST," has been an intimidating component of the case interview for decades. Even the best test takers don't overlook the McKinsey…

McKinsey Consulting: 1 Star Glassdoor Reviews

McKinsey Glassdoor reviews can be insightful and harsh at the same time. Most of all, though, they're just plain funny. Does McKinsey have its flaws? Absolutely. Do these 1 star…