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The Ups and Downs of a Career in Consulting

Tom Spencer

Consulting is one of the most prestigious careers you can pursue upon graduation. Every year thousands flock to apply to top consulting firms such as McKinsey and Company, Bain and Company, and Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Growth is forged in the crucible of hard work.

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Management Consulting versus Investment Banking

Management Consulted

The cons of investment banking – the long hours, the repetitive and unengaging nature of the work, the lack of non-finance exit opportunities – mattered far more to me than a 6-figure salary. Consultants – depending on firm – travel anywhere from 25-75% of their time. This attitude permeates all interactions.

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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

Boston Consulting Group : Bridge to BCG. Bain: Advantage & Advance into Consulting. MD or PhD), is whether to pursue residency training for newly minted physicians or a post-doctoral research fellowship for PhDs. For example: Mckinsey: Insight 2018 and Insight STEM + Healthcare. The Application Process.

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Business consulting services

Asamby Consulting

A good business consulting company can offer help in the recruiting process, which includes taking part in screening the job description, recruiting channels, analyzing the turnover rate, etc. This is when businesses reach out to business consulting companies to ensure they have the right system and good integration.

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Top 10 Consulting Firms In New York

Management Consulted

The Boston Consulting Group. BCG has a strong presence in the New York, Boston and New Jersey regions – almost as strong as McKinsey. We’ve heard that the atmosphere at EY is far better than Deloitte – more collegial and focused on personal development, although skills training is not usually as strong.

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Top 10 Consulting Firms in Boston

Management Consulted

And then, there’s a sociological anomaly – a sub-group of people called the “Consultants.” ” In fact, 2 of the MBB (McKinsey, Bain and BCG) elite firms, Bain and BCG, have their headquarters in Boston, MA. Mercer : Mercer’s Boston office is located at 99 High Street, Boston, MA 02110.

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FTI Consulting Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

FTI Consulting has 5 areas of expertise, but excels in Forensic & Litigation Consulting and Corporate Finance/Restructuring. Corporate Finance/Restructuring. FTI’s top 3 competitors are CRA International, Navigant Consulting, and interestingly enough, the Boston Consulting Group (BCG).