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Starting your Consulting Journey as a College Student

Tom Spencer

For instance, firms such as Deloitte, BCG, and Accenture not only go to colleges on careers day, but they also host workshops and presentations on campus. As an entry-level applicant, fresh out of college, your grades are considered to be a reflection on your work ethic and discipline. Demonstrate Leadership.

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How Your Leadership Has to Change as Your Startup Scales

Harvard Business

Many startup CEOs adopt this “visionary entrepreneur” leadership style. They set out a broad vision, provide lofty goals, and model an ambitious work ethic (for recent college grads, it’s not a big leap from “all nighters” to “all weekenders”).

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Top 10 Consulting Firms in Boston

Management Consulted

EY’s in-house support teams, cross cultural diversity, work ethic, global mindset, rewards and benefits, and community systems have created a place where people from all backgrounds are easily welcomed in their culture. Accenture: Located at 800 Boylston St., EY Boston offers a plethora of services that clients can choose from.

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BearingPoint Interview Preparation – Mystery or History?

Management Consulted

One of the key SOX impacts on consulting was the mandated “ethical wall” that was enacted – a firm could not both audit and consult for the same company, because it was considered a major conflict of interest. This leadership has brought much better stability and continuity to the business. In 2003, BearingPoint, Inc.

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IMS Consulting Group (IMS Health) Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

Under his leadership are seven others who form the IMS Consulting Executive team. When competing against other more general firms like Accenture, Deloitte and even McKinsey, the expertise brought by the firm helps them win key projects. Office Locations . IMS Consulting Group has over 19 offices in 12 countries. Core Values .

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Advisory Board Company Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

The firm also launched their Talent Development Division – The Advisory Board Academies – to address “the leadership gap in health care” In 2003, The Advisory Board began to branch out into business intelligence and analytics launching the business Compass in the process. THE ADVISORY BOARD COMPANY ORGANIZATION. Internships.

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Lessons from Companies That Put Purpose Ahead of Short-Term Profits

Harvard Business

.” This meant a focus on doubling revenues while reducing the carbon footprint by half, and sourcing 100% of its raw materials using environmental, social, and ethical principles. Sponsored by Accenture. Insight Center. Operations in a Connected World. The technologies and processes that are transforming companies.

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