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How to Become a Better Mentor

Tom Spencer

When I was recruiting, my most memorable interaction with a mentor was when he referred me to other people he knew in his network. Recruiting is tough, regardless of profession or industry. Emotional intelligence > cognitive intelligence. Empower and motivate your mentees. Image: Pexels.

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Gig economy 2020: The new revolution

QEmploy

Rabbit, Airbnb, Lyft, Uber, Rover, Postmates, DoorDash, companies that brought innovation into the world of the gig economy, are now facing new challenges that will push the work market even more into the future. Employment market transformations are well underway, and it’s clear that their pace of development cannot be slowed or stopped.

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The Importance of a First Impression

Tom Spencer

Make sure you put your “emotional intelligence” hat on and gauge where the conversation is going. He has experience advising clients on pricing, marketing, distribution, big data analysis, and growth strategy projects. There is no second chance. Unfortunately, the reality is that you only get one chance to get it right.

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Brews, News and Booz & Company: Interview and Culture Insights

Management Consulted

He began by helping firms recruit competent executives, acquire new customers, and establish conducive office space. After 2 years, he recruited 2 friends from Chicago and formed the Business Research and Development Company with $500 borrowed from the bank. BOOZ & COMPANY INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING. Intellectual integrity.

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2016 Top 10 U.S. MBA programs for Management Consulting

Management Consulted

The Class of 2015 had a full 35% of its graduates accept offers in the consulting field, and Kellogg has become a hot recruiting spot across top firms – but especially for McKinsey. Kellogg has also recently placed a focus on recruiting more women in to its program, and women made up 35% of the Class of 2015.

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Synergy Unleashed: The Power of Great Teamwork

Rick Conlow

External factors: Sometimes, external factors beyond the team’s control, such as external pressures, changes in market conditions, or unexpected events, can disrupt teamwork and make it difficult for team members to work together effectively. Others just do not care. They value power, money, and influence over people and purpose.

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KPMG Consulting Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

Though not as aggressive, creative or flamboyant as MBB or perhaps even its Big 4 competitors, KPMG is a huge force in the consulting market and not one to be taken lightly. Butler, the new CEO of the US arm, indicated he would strengthen its consultancy services, a market he saw as filled with potential, and offer new services.