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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

Alex Formstone is a Principal in Marakon ’s London office, and heads up recruiting in the UK for graduates and MBAs. I recently had the good fortune to talk briefly with Alex about his career, Marakon and its recruitment process. That being said, the travel model will vary depending on the needs of the client.

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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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You Can Be a Great Leader and Also Have a Life

Harvard Business

.” As a result, Axelrod has worked to create a culture where everyone can have time for work and life, promoting flexible and remote work and opening an office closer to where people live to cut down on commutes – efforts which have reduced turnover and recruiting and training costs, and increased employee morale and productivity.

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Hiring and Managing in Turbulent Times

Harvard Business

Over the past month, I’ve traveled from my base in Argentina to the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom to give a series of speeches, and I’ll soon leave for another tour, this time in Italy. The second World War had left business slow and finances strained. Fast forward to the next global financial crisis.