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10 Reasons To Work For Deloitte – And 6 Reasons Not To

Considering a career with Deloitte? Today, we've got 10 reasons to work for Deloitte... and 6 reasons not to. We have a guest post from Maria at BusinessBecause. Before we…

5 Ways to Catch a Recruiter’s Eye with Your Consulting Cover Letter

In this post, we focus on consulting cover letters – everything from how to catch a recruiter's eye and nailing format to what recruiters are really looking for. If you…

6 top case interview questions – answered!

Many of you this month are heading into interviews for summer internships - our inbox is testimony! Tons of eager undergrad and MBA consulting candidates have been emailing us with…

Consulting resume structure and 23 other MC tips (January contest Q&A – Part 2)

This is the second in our series of resume and cover letter Q&As we collected during our Consulting Resume and Cover Letter Bible giveaway contest last month. We asked our…

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McKinsey & Company: Firm Overview

Key Insights: Global Strategy Leader: Founded in 1926, McKinsey & Company has shaped modern strategy and advises leading corporations, governments, and nonprofits worldwide. Structured Career Path And Influence: With 130+…

Reader FAQ — weekend getaway flights, new hire jitters, and the LinkedIn labyrinth

While the majority of questions we get from our readers are about breaking into consulting, a good portion of them are from new hires looking for guidance in their first…

2013 Management Consulting Salaries – from Undergraduate and MBA to Interns and more

We’re starting 2013 off with everyone’s favorite topic – consulting salaries! We’ve been compiling data on management consulting salaries now for 3 years. What have we seen? Total compensation packages…

Reader FAQ – Switching gears: from intern to full-time, from IT to strategy, and from PwC and IBM to MBB

It's time for our final Reader FAQ for 2012, and we're going out with a bang. (Even Santa's reading MC now!) This month we feature questions from readers who want…

LEK, study abroad, win the LEK interview process

How to win at the LEK interview process even when applying from abroad

Recent grad Danika did something not many undergrads attempt - she applied to consulting firms while she was spending a semester studying abroad. Managing vast gaps in time and distance,…

Reader FAQ – “Designer” Consulting Resumes, Late Applications, and Plan Bs

October was the peak of full-time recruiting, and it shows! You've bombarded us with insightful questions about resumes, interviews, applications, and how to pick up the pieces and consider alternatives…

Prepping for a BCG or Bain interview? A UVA undergrad’s path to a Bain offer

Wow, you're going to learn a lot from this interview with UVA undergrad and now Bain consultant, James. His first recruiting season left much to be desired, but he learned…

Start a Consulting Club, Tips & Funding Strategies

Start a Consulting Club: Tips & Funding Strategies

Thinking of starting your own consulting club? You’re in the right place! If your educational program doesn’t have one, consider this a golden opportunity. As the founder, you’ll not only…