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Pros and Cons of a Career in Consulting

Tom Spencer

It is one of the few industries, apart from investment banking, that is a stereotype for every graduating class, and people start preparing for it from freshman year through joining multiple consulting clubs on campus. There is almost no industry that offers as many exit opportunities as consulting. Exit Opportunities.

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Sustainable Aviation: Emerging Trends and Opportunities

Tom Spencer

Figure 2: Aviation Industry CO 2 Emissions. If the aviation industry continues down the path of high CO 2 emissions, what will happen when new aerospace markets open: sub-orbital travel, supersonic flight, and space hotels? Billion industry by 2027. Billion industry by 2027. A critical decision point is coming.

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Kim Ramko, Principal, Southeast Health and Life Sciences Industry Leader at EY

The Source

Kim Ramko’s travel schedule has been pretty hectic recently, even by her standards. Not long after, Ramko moved into a systems analyst role, travelling frequently and conducting training for business users on finance systems, working alongside EY.… It’s July 3rd 2017.

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What is consulting?

Tom Spencer

When people think of consultants, they tend to visualize professionally suited employees, degrees from the best schools, high pay-checks and fancy travel stories. This might include advice on asset management, tax structuring, or capital structuring to reduce financing costs and sources of risk (e.g. Conclusion. What is consulting?

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Go Faster Alone but Farther Together

Chad Barr

LEGO: A Blueprint for Collaboration and Individual Ingenuity At the dawn of the 2000s, LEGO found itself on the brink of collapse, its brand diluted and finances in turmoil. A shared vision and the collective creativity of its employees, proving that the journey farther is one best traveled together. The secret?

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An Overview of Business Development Consulting

Tom Spencer

Business development consultants need to remain aware of the financing required to successfully complete a project, including the assets, tools, staff, and suppliers that will be needed to achieve the client’s strategy. While breaking into the industry is challenging, aspiring consultants should be careful not oversell their abilities.

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Consulting or Banking

Tom Spencer

People in the “investment banking” or “corporate finance” division typically help large organisations undertake merges and acquisitions. Work hours in both industries will vary depending on various factors including client demands, the eccentricities of your boss, and where you find yourself in the deal/project lifecycle.

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