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AlixPartners Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

AlixPartners is an international business advisory firm based in Southfield, MI known for its work in corporate turnarounds, bankruptcy assignments and restructuring. Generally regarded as turnaround market leaders, AlixPartners is doing a killer job at taking up more room in the consulting space by strategically hiring a plethora of gurus.

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Management Consulting versus Investment Banking

Management Consulted

Consulting compensates with perks that banking does not offer – from better travel allowances to more generous health and retirement packages. Consultants – depending on firm – travel anywhere from 25-75% of their time. Consultants – depending on firm – travel anywhere from 25-75% of their time.

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??? Happy New Year: Predictions, Takeaways, and Thank you!

Wakeman Consulting Group: Dave's Blog

We will see a rebound in markets with heavy tourist-centered economies: International travel will rebound in 2023 and the data seems to point towards traditional tourist markets getting some relief. Peak travel is down on commuter lines by about 40% or more in cities like DC, NYC, and Boston. Join the ‘Talking Tickets’ Slack Group.

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FTI Consulting Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

FTI expanded into investigation and research capabilities as well as turnaround, restructuring, bankruptcy and forensic accounting with the moves. Restructuring/Turnaround Services. Promotions are dependent on how quickly you meet functional competencies and skill requirements set out for you by the powers that be.

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How to Overcome Executive Isolation

Harvard Business

He told me that he eventually learned to stray from his tour guides so that he could meet people who hadn’t been prepped for his visit, to see what was really happening. However, as CEO he stopped meeting with his brain trust and removed the two executives who had been his competitors. Second, get out of the bubble.

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Coronavirus: Analysis, Conclusions & Takeaways

CaseInterview.com

My lifestyle changes: No eating in restaurants (which have now been closed by the governor) No cafes (which have also since been closed) No going to movie theaters No going to the barber (yes, I’ve been cutting my own hair) No trade shows No airplane travel No in-person business meetings No seeing friends in person.

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MC Coach Interview: My First Year at McKinsey

Management Consulted

They tell you about the travelling etc, but I kept asking myself, “Am I missing something here? It’s rapid deadlines and very quick turnarounds. We’d have a meeting tomorrow, which meant we had to get all this stuff on pages tonight. Why am I’m not understanding what a typical day looks like for a consultant?”

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