Introduction In the ever-shifting landscape of career planning and employment timelines, MBA graduates heading to top consulting firms are facing a curious mix of uncertainty and opportunity. With MBA start dates in flux, this article delves into the complexities of…
In the world of professional services, diverse perspectives fuel innovative problem-solving. That’s why Bain & Company has launched the Bain Consulting Kickstart program – an initiative designed to empower a new generation of consultants from underrepresented backgrounds. This unique opportunity…
L.E.K. Consulting is hiring for a number of open roles, with a particular emphasis on the below roles: Lateral Associate (Aug or Oct ’24 Start) Senior Data Scientist Internal Director of Sustainability Check the listings above to find where L.E.K.…
T-shaped skills are often mentioned in business contexts as an obviously beneficial and desirable thing for employees to have, especially senior leadership. However, this term is often used loosely and without much fidelity to its actual meaning. This is unfortunate,…
Coaching vs mentoring is one of the most important and overlooked issues in the business world. At first glance, these two concepts seem self-explanatory and they seem to mean roughly the same thing. But while coaching and mentoring have some…
You’ve decided you want to break into consulting. You researched firms, built a target list, networked, and received an invitation to interview with one of your top firms. Congratulations! Now, it’s time to prepare for game day – your consulting…
From digital portfolio’s to digital interviews, digital presence in professional interview and recruitment processes has increased dramatically. More specifically, video resumes have emerged as an opportunity to capture a candidate’s professional competencies. Job seekers can leverage video resumes to unpack…
As the number of job applications rises exponentially, embarking on a pre-record interview journey is a vital part of today’s job application process. Companies have begun merging traditional interview techniques with technological platforms that allows candidates to showcase their skills…
Since ChatGPT emerged in November 2022, the rapid uptake of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has created ripples through many industries and functions. With potential applications expanding every day, you may be asking: can AI write my resume? Jobseekers often spend…
Beacon Fellowship is a summer consulting experience abroad that helps prepare college students and recent grads for top consulting jobs. More than just a summer abroad program, Beacon utilizes an elite-tier consultant as the primary instructor, and learning takes place…