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From the Bench and Bedside to the Boardrooms (How to transition from academia into consulting, Part 1 of 2)

Tom Spencer

With the 2018 application cycle in full swing for a number of top-tier consulting firms, many of my MD and PhD colleagues have been inquiring about how they can leave academia, if only for a few years, and pursue a career change in management consulting. For example: Mckinsey: Insight 2018 and Insight STEM + Healthcare. Introduction.

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3 Questions About AI That Nontechnical Employees Should Be Able to Answer

Harvard Business

But I think we get closer to the heart of AI in 2018 when we think about small and mundane ways in which AI makes work just a little easier. They are “trained” to spot patterns using an existing set of data inputs and outputs. But, only if they know what AI is capable of doing, and what it should never do.

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Why More Cities Should Offer Summer Jobs for Teens

Harvard Business

However, as of July 2018, the U.S. For some teens, working has been replaced by other activities such as coding camps, preparing for academic tests, or travel — all of which look good on a college application. To what degree did the program’s formal career readiness training enhance outcomes? in August 1978.

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Top Consulting Firms

CaseInterview.com

However, they tend to have an intense lifestyle with lots of travel, face-to-face engagements, and long hours as a result. If you are interested in a career with a lot of travel, this could be a good place for you. In 2018, Fortune named it #4 among the “100 Best Companies to Work For.”. Employee Satisfaction. Work-Life Balance.