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Research: Hiring Managers Are Biased Against People with Longer Commutes

Harvard Business

But the comparison at least provides a benchmark. … So, as we were recruiting for employees, we definitely took into account where they lived.” Likewise, frequently changing work schedules may disrupt precarious travel arrangements for otherwise productive workers.

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A.T. Kearney Interview & Culture

Management Consulted

1997 – First Global Prize, an annual business school case study competition for potential recruits, awarded. Consumer Products. Transportation & Travel. Summer Associates are given the opportunity to travel as they will be stationed both at client sites and in the office. KEARNEY INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING.

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Why consulting?

Management Consulted

For instance, we examined predatory pricing in the airline industry and illegal product tying by Apple, Microsoft, and AT&T. What I found particularly fascinating was the number of variables that needed to be taken into account while making strategic decisions on governance, production or any other function.

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Why I Never Wanted to Be a Consultant: Confessions of a Bain Consultant

Management Consulted

This is Part 2 of a 12-part “Transparency” series, tracing Jenny Rae’s slightly crazy life from her early (5-year-old) roots in business to her travels and then to Bain and beyond. Plus, they expressed a preference for her to take a traveling companion – but they didn’t offer to pay for the buddy. Then, enjoy! ** .

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IBM Consulting Interviews: Navigating the IBM GBS Maze

Management Consulted

Although it started as a tiny group, paling in comparison to the bohemoth revenues of the firm’s hardware sales, this group is now known as IBM Global Services (IGS) which is responsible for 50% of IBM’s revenue globally. Consumer Products. Travel and Transportation. Travel to client locations are required.

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The H-1B Visa Debate, Explained

Harvard Business

Titled “Buy American and Hire American,” it directs federal agencies to review whether existing policies adequately prioritize American products and protect American workers. For comparison, they hold around 0.6%–0.7% jobs overall.) Is There a Shortage of Technical Skills in the U.S.?