Category: Consulting News

Bumble’s Post-IPO Strategy – A Consultant’s View

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…

Big Tech Ramps up MBA Hiring as Traditional MBA Hirers Pull Back

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…

Meet Jane Fraser, New Citi CEO and Former McKinsey Consultant

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…

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BCG to Open New Office in San Diego

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),…

Bain Office to Open in Austin

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…

“5G Economy” to Boost US Job Growth in Next 10 Years

“5G Economy” to Boost US Job Growth in Next 10 Years

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…

McKinsey Bolsters Climate Change Capabilities with Acquisitions

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…

McKinsey Hiring Record Number of MBA Students in 2021

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…

Booz Allen Hamilton Goes on Hiring Spree

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.…

McKinsey Announces Earliest Application Deadlines Ever

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,…

Bain Names Julie Coffman As First Ever Chief Diversity Officer

In February, it was announced that Julie Coffman, a partner in Bain Chicago, has been appointed Chief Diversity Officer (CDO). Julie Coffman currently serves as the global head of Bain’s…

The ROI Of A Space Mission

2020 has marked one of the most ambitious years to date for space exploration, showing serious participation from more countries than ever before. Yet, institutions must still manage budgets while…