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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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Conversation with Marakon

Tom Spencer

That being said, the travel model will vary depending on the needs of the client. You would be expected to manage the junior client interactions for example working with the finance or marketing team, and be given opportunities to present work to senior business leaders. How does finance link to strategy and basic accounting?

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Business Lessons from Henry David Thoreau

Emerson Consulting Group

Many of life’s major arenas and how we approach or practice them, such as environmentalism, writing, travel, war and peace, politics and rebellion, philosophy and introspection, are steeped within the life and legend of Henry David Thoreau. By Ken Lizotte CMC. As part of his ongoing column in Money Inc.

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Top 10 Consulting Firms In New York

Management Consulted

Some of the major practice areas that the NYC region focuses on are corporate development, corporate finance, digital economy, globalization, growth, information technology, marketing & sales operations, people and organization, post merger integration, risk management, strategy, sustainability, and transformation.

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You Can Be a Great Leader and Also Have a Life

Harvard Business

” In an interview, three CEOs rated as top performers by HBR said the job was 24/7 and admitted they weren’t great role models. I shouldn’t even be at this conference,” Hickox said. “The culture in the bank’s accounting and finance team has changed totally since I got here,” she said.

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75 Podcast Ideas and Topics to Explore in 2024

Buzzsprout

Celebrity interviews Having celebrities on your podcast is a huge draw to new listeners and can help you get featured on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can attend live events and conferences to network with potential sponsors. Sports Give the history of a sport, interview athletes, or recap the latest game. All the Books!

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Management Consulting in Canada

Tom Spencer

Along with the prestige, a career in consulting is alluring to graduates due to well-known tenets of the job including exposure to C-level executives from day one, frequent business class travel, complimentary fine dining, and extensive training and mentorship. Attending consulting conferences and participating in case competitions.