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StrategyU
FEBRUARY 8, 2025
By the end, youll have a clear picture of the work consultants perform, the skills they bring to the table, and why their work is so crucial for businesses around the globe. An Introduction to Consulting At its core, consulting is all about problem-solving. Do you have a toolkit for business problem solving?
StrategyU
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
It’s not just any test; it’s a game designed to challenge your thinking, and your problem-solving abilities, right from the start—every click you make counts on how you will be perceived. What is the McKinsey Problem Solve Game? As you prepare to take on this challenge, the weight of its importance bears down on you.
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StrategyU
FEBRUARY 8, 2025
McKinsey is renowned for its rigorous recruitment process, its structured up or out career progression, and a culture that demands long hours and constant excellence. This reduced deal flow has led some firms, such as EY-Parthenon, to delay start dates for new hires and adjust their recruitment strategies accordingly.
StrategyU
MAY 29, 2024
Who wouldn’t want to test a candidate’s problem-solving abilities (rather than hear about them in the traditional behavioral interview)? The Most Famous Case Practice Book Marc Cosentino has the best business plan for books: write one that almost everyone who wants to work in consulting has to buy.
StrategyU
JANUARY 27, 2021
These firms produce many impressive alumni because they tend to recruit and attract some of the most driven young people around the world, the work is oriented towards helping senior leaders of top companies, and the fact that there is an expectation that most people who work at these firms will not spend their entire careers at them.
StrategyU
MARCH 10, 2024
Yes, the air is thin at the top echelons of the prestigious colleges where the big firms recruit first-year business analysts. Yes, an MBA from one of the “right” business schools will get one’s foot in the door easier than a degree from a less prestigious one. Do you have a toolkit for business problem solving?
StrategyU
JULY 5, 2020
No longer solely recruiting from Harvard and Stanford, the firms are hiring based on in-demand skills and trying to figure out what the next chapter looks like. Despite all these bets, the big three still derive most of their income from traditional long-term consulting engagements with large businesses, which are still performing well.
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