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Consultants are often put down by other business professionals, who taunt them with, “You steal your client’s watch and tell them the time,” implying that consultants provide their clients with wisdom they already have. But the facts prove there is no substance in the jibe: the existence of over 700,000 consulting firms that make up … Read more
Among go-getting graduates who strike gold before their silver birthdays, the most successful are probably investment bankers. Many of them make six-figure salaries as early as 22 years in their first year of employment after school.
At first glance, private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) firms look alike: they both represent firms that invest in companies and exit when the time is ripe and they can make good returns. But there are differences – they buy stakes in companies of different types and sizes, make different levels of investments, and … Read more
Many MBA students consider management consulting as their next big step after graduation. They are deeply impressed and extremely excited by the high-profile, high-paying careers that most consultants build. They quickly make up their mind when recruiting firms arrive at their top b-schools and make an attractive sales pitch.
Each year, many MBA aspirants approach us and ask about IIM executive MBA placements. There’s a general perception that the one year full-time MBA programs in India are ‘executive MBA programs’. They’re not! The confusion could be due to the fact that the two year MBA programs have been immensely popular in India, and you’d … Read more
Our article on how to prepare for case interviews got a very positive response. So we thought it would be helpful to have a follow-up post covering case interview sample questions with answer tips (How to answer brain teasers in interviews for Consulting and Investment Banking jobs and Job interview tips for international MBA students).
Do I need an elite MBA brand to get a Google internship? Can a non IITian get into Google? Without an Ivy League MBA, should I forget about getting an interview call from Google? These are just a few of the common queries about getting internships & jobs at Google. And it’s not surprising, considering … Read more
The Executive MBA has risen as a popular and a visibly lucrative cousin of MBA. It has become a sure-shot, albeit expensive, tool towards career advancement. With a few years of managerial experience under your belt, an EMBA provides a perfect opportunity to grow functionally, without the expense of leaving your current job and position … Read more
There aren’t many teachers applying to MBA programs. The few who do consider the option, approach us with several questions. Is an MBA after teaching experience worth it? Does teaching experience count in MBA applications? Can a teacher switch careers after MBA? Primary school teacher turned MBA grad, Evan Piekara, graduated from Georgetown University’s McDonough … Read more
“More is never enough.” This life philosophy of real-life billionaire stockbroker, Jordan Belfort, the protagonist of Martin Scorsese’s film “The Wolf of Wall Street,” played by Leonardo DiCaprio, seems to inspire at least some young people who aspire for a career in investment banking. Some go far enough to realize their professional goals and lifestyle … Read more
You’ve got great grades in math and economics. You’ve done half-a-dozen internships. You’ve been interested in investment banking since entering university. You are truly motivated and will give your right hand to get into Goldman Sachs.
What do the terms “sell-side” and “buy-side” mean in the world of finance? Let’s try to demystify them. Difference between sell-side and buy-side What does a sell-side firm do? The sell-side comprises professionals who represent companies that need to raise capital by selling securities. Sell-side institutions include investment banking and commercial banking firms, … Read more