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What Is Freelance Consulting? & How To Get Your First Clients

Consulting Success

Freelance consulting refers to offering consulting (expert advice in a particular industry) as an independent self-employed business owner instead of as an employee of a consulting firm. For example, a strategy consultant might work for a big firm like McKinsey or Bain. But a freelance strategy consultant works for themselves —.

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How BCG, Bain & the Consulting Industry Got Started

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There's a great article in Bloomberg BusinessWeek that while several years old does a great job at discussing how the global strategy consulting industry got started, why Boston Consulting Group was founded, how Bain was a spinoff of BCG, and how Bain Capital was a spinoff of Bain. Additional Resources.

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Bain Case Interview Preparation Tips from an Industry Hire

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Below is a success story and case interview preparation tips I received from a new Bain consultant who was recruited as an industry hire. After celebrating the Bain offer, I am finally debriefing you on my recruiting prep. Feedback from Bain interviewers - helped a lot to focus on issues to improve during the process.

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Bain Case Interview Preparation (2020 Update)

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Below are numerous case interview preparation resources available to help you get ready and prepare for a Bain case interview. About Bain. How Bain, BCG and the Consulting Industry Got Started. About McKinsey Bain and BCG. Bain Interview Format. Bain Written Case Interview. Bain Practice Resources.

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Bain vs McKinsey

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I now have to decide between offers from Bain and McKinsey! As I mentioned earlier, I am now in the fortunate position of being able to choose between Bain and McKinsey. In terms of choosing between Bain and McKinsey. Reader Success Story: You've put me in a difficult position. here's my take.

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Bain Interview Success

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Here are a few success stories from readers that contain some useful tips for others pursuing a career with Bain. Success Story: Just received an offer at Bain & Co. Bain is a great firm and they give their AC's a lot of responsibility. I accepted the offer from Bain to join as a Manager. Bain's a great firm.

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Figuring Out Your Billing Rate as an Independent Consultant

Successful Independent Consulting

Factors that Impact Your Base Rate The 2x-3x estimate will give you a rough idea, but tweak your numbers up or down based on the following factors: Pedigree: Did you learn your craft at a consulting firm with formal training, such as Deloitte or Bain & Company?