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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…

Consulting clubs on campus

Consulting Clubs – Get Informed, Get Connected and Get Casing!

Consulting clubs at the undergrad, grad, and MBA levels are more than just networking hubs—they’re launching pads. Members gain exclusive access to speaker series, resume and cover letter support, and…

A Pre-MBA Internship at Deloitte

How Aaron Broke in: A Pre-MBA Internship at Deloitte

It's time for another installment in our Life as a Consultant series - where we feature interesting topics and great tidbits that highlight the nuances of the consulting game. (By…

Why consulting

Why Consulting?

We held an MC exclusive subscriber giveaway contest where entrants told us in 200 words or less how they became interested in consulting. The best answer received a cool prize:…

Double trouble…Launching the Consulting Case Bank and The Consulting Bible 3rd Edition

We knew a year ago that we wanted to publish a 3rd edition to our best-seller - The Consulting Bible - but we wanted to set the bar high, do…