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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. If you want maximum career flexibility WITHIN finance (and corporate financial roles), investment banking provides that.

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You’ve been rejected from all consulting jobs. What’s next?

Management Consulted

Practice will only help for future interviews or next year’s recruiting cycle. Explore alternatives such as grad school, finance, and entrepreneurship. Suggested areas include finance (eg, investment banking and sales & trading) and the corporate track (eg, corporate management and product management).

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Top 10 Consulting Firms In New York

Management Consulted

As usual getting into McKinsey is tough, but it’s even tougher in NYC – with many target recruiting schools nearby and hundreds of aspirants swarming to locate in NY, it’s a highly competitive office. The office has a very hi-tech conference room that is used to connect with global Bainies at all levels.

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6 Ways to Take Control of Your Career Development If Your Company Doesn’t Care About It

Harvard Business

It’s not always possible to get noticed by senior leaders through your direct work so you might try volunteering for initiatives, such as charity work, company events, or on-campus recruiting. Conduct research and literature reviews, attend conferences, or write on the topic. Seek good counsel and mentoring. Liane Davey.

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Case Study: An Office Romance Gone Wrong

Harvard Business

Brad: Drink after the conference? They were at a conference, with industry contacts all around, using their corporate expense accounts. He led the finance team. She reported to the head of sales, who reported to the COO, and she and Brad rarely interacted at work. FROM THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY. Brad: Just me.

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Cornerstone Research Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

Founded in 1989 by three former consultants of the MAC Group (a boutique sales and distribution consulting firm), Cornerstone Research was established to be very different than the general management consulting firm it was birthed from; focused on unique clients, managing delicate client relationships, and offering specialized work.

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We Interviewed 57 Female CEOs to Find Out How More Women Can Get to the Top

Harvard Business

” Backgrounds in STEM, business, finance, or economics are a launchpad for female CEOs. Forty percent of the female CEOs started out with some technical expertise in STEM, and close to 20% started with a background in business, finance, or economics. That conversation was a bit of a wake-up call.”