Bumble – the bright, colorful dating app – has been making headlines as long as it’s been around. Unlike other dating apps, it permitted only women to initiate communication. This made it unique and allowed it to carve out a…
Disruption from the pandemic was a net benefit to many companies in Big Tech. People were forced to work, shop, and find entertainment online, creating a spike in demand for the services of Amazon, Zoom, Netflix, and the like. This…
Citi named Jane Fraser as the bank’s new CEO, making history as the first female to lead a top U.S. bank. Fraser, a former McKinsey consultant, is stepping into her new role on Wall Street where female CEOs are still…
Boston Consulting Group (BCG) announced plans to open a new office in sunny San Diego. This marks the 4th BCG office in California – Los Angeles, Mountain View (Silicon Valley), San Francisco, and now, San Diego. The firm also has…
Bain & Company is opening a third Texas office in the burgeoning tech hub of Austin. In fact, the office has already been operating virtually, but will be opening its physical doors in 2021. This will complete the firm’s 3-legged…
5G is all the rage on news and media sites today – but what will 5G’s impact be on the economy and US job growth? And how will 5G affect consulting firms? Let’s dive into a report recently published by…
In an effort to aid clients in combating climate change, McKinsey is investing in sustainability initiatives. This is evidenced by the firm’s recent acquisitions of Vivid Economics and Planetrics. McKinsey’s acquisitions signify a trend in consulting toward green, sustainability-focused investments.…
McKinsey hiring is on the upswing again. The firm has its eyes set on hiring MBA students for full-time roles in larger numbers than ever before. The pandemic, which initially set off panic regarding a global recession, is likely to…
Booz Allen Hamilton, the storied technology and government consulting firm, announced plans to add 1,000 positions in the next year. This continues a trend of headcount expansion begun in 2020. While many firms slowed or froze hiring in the face…
McKinsey recently announced its earliest undergraduate application deadlines ever (and BCG and Bain quickly followed suit). For full-time BA (Business Analyst) roles and internships, the first deadline is July 19th, while the second deadline is September 16th. McKinsey will prioritize…