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One in one hundred. That’s how many applicants for consultant’s position get the final green signal to join big firms. One of their secrets to success: the quality of their cover letters and resume (Management consulting resume tips for McKinsey, Deloitte, BCG, Bain). Here, let’s take a closer look at the major ingredients of an … Read more
‘Consulting’, especially management consulting continues to be a dream job to many! Though it is considered very demanding, the glamour, prestige and perks associated with the profession make it one of the most sought-after career option.
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
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.
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
The global consulting industry is estimated to be worth $155 billion. Corporations around the world depend heavily on consulting companies to maintain and sharpen their edge in an increasingly competitive world. Who are among the main players in the consulting industry? What services do they offer? What work culture have they developed? We list a … Read more
Case interviews are an important part of the recruitment process for hiring management consultants. Management consultancies, including the Big 3 — McKinsey, BCG, and Bain (MBB in short) — conduct case interviews that challenge even candidates with impeccable academic records. Investment banks and other industries use case interviews to select professionals with strategic business thinking … Read more
If you are studying at a top b-school or just graduated from one, you’re probably thinking of working for one of the “Big Three” in consulting: McKinsey & Co, Bain & Co., or the Boston Consulting Group or MBB in short. But how do you get the HR people at these firms to give you … Read more
Fresh graduates often wonder whether investment banking (Careers in Investment Banking) or management consulting is a better career choice. Most of them already know the first thing about these two career paths: excellent salaries. Some of them also know that work-life balance is a difficult act in both. Here we go a little beyond popular … Read more
Krishna N Venkitaraman, moved from TCS to McKinsey after his MBA from HEC Paris. In the earlier article, he wrote about how he got into McKinsey India. In this concluding post, he shares what he did as a McKinsey consultant working on technology strategy projects.
Former IT professional from TCS, Krishna N Venkitaraman, managed a career transition from IT to management consulting after completing his MBA from HEC Paris. In a 2-part series he describes how he got into McKinsey India and what he did as a consultant. In this first part, he talks about how he successfully manage a … Read more
With careers in the Oil & Gas industry replicating the volatility of crude oil prices over the last few years, many O&G professionals headed back to business schools to reinvigorate their careers. Manav Jain was one of them. After his MBA from INSEAD, he got into the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) in Kuala Lumpur, … Read more