Consulting

Interested in a career at McKinsey, but not sure which type of job to apply for? There are 8 main job types at McKinsey, and in this post, we'll help you decide which one is the best fit for you. In addition, we'll take you through the McKinsey career path, so you can see each level from Business Analyst to Partner.

The top 10 consulting firms in the world ranked by prestige. These management consulting firms focus on strategy work, are generally the biggest in terms of revenues, and have also been around the longest.

Learn everything you need to know to succeed in a Capital One case interview. Includes case interview breakdowns, tips, and other review resources.

All the information you need to ace McKinsey PEI (Personal Experience Interview) questions, including example questions, answer framework, expert tips, and prep guide.

McKinsey Solve or Problem Solving Game (Digital Assessment) is the first assessment of its kind in the consulting industry. Read this guide to learn all about the game and how you can prepare for it.

Consulting is one of the most competitive industries in the world, and if you want to break into it, you'll need to be prepared for a rigorous interview process. In this article, we'll walk you through 6 critical steps that will help you land a job at a top consulting firm like McKinsey, BCG, or Bain.

5 real consulting resume examples that got interviews and offers at McKinsey, BCG, and Bain. Plus, a step-by-step guide on how to write a consulting resume, a free consultant CV template, and pro tips.

Step-by-step case interview preparation guide to help you get offers from top management consulting firms like McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Deloitte, and more. Includes case frameworks and example cases to practise with, plus tips on PEI and fit questions.

Case interview examples and sample questions from the leading consulting firms, including McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Deloitte, PWC, Accenture, etc.

7 tips on how to use networking to help you land a job at McKinsey, BCG, Bain, and other top consulting firms.

MECE stands for Mutually Exclusive and Collectively Exhaustive. McKinsey consultants use MECE frameworks all the time. In this short tutorial we teach you 3 simple secrets to make your own frameworks MECE in case interviews.

Interviews are a two-way street. Interviewers will assess whether you can make a good management consultant. In return, you need to prepare unique questions that will help you understand if the employer is a good fit for you or not. You should ask these questions at McKinsey, BCG, Bain and other firms.

This free Roland Berger case interview guide provides an overview of what to expect during the interview process, as well as resources to help you prepare for Roland Berger's case interviews, behavioural interviews, group case presentations, and more.

Forget the buzzwords and vague generalisations. In this article, we're going to cut right to the heart of the question "what do consultants do?". From day-to-day life to what type of clients and projects they work on.

Group case interviews have become more common at top consulting firms like McKinsey over the last several years. These interviews test for skills that are not captured by normal case interviews, and you'll want to be well prepared. Maximise your chances of success, by reviewing this detailed guide.

Issue tree analysis is used by McKinsey and other consulting firms to solve client problems. MECE issue trees (aka logic trees) are used to break down complex questions into simpler sub-questions. In this post we cover issue tree examples and templates you can reuse in your own case interviews.

Phone case interviews are used at McKinsey, BCG, and Bain to screen and assess candidates early in the recruiting process. We cover the main tips you need to remember to ace your phone case interview and make it to the next round.

M&A cases often come up in consulting interviews. In this article we share the M&A case framework you should use in your interviews. And also walk through a few M&A case study examples.

Market entry strategy frameworks can be used to crack consulting case interviews. We step through a market entry case study and provide an example solution.

We review the top 6 case interview books and tell you which ones are worth reading and which ones are not. This includes Case Interview Secrets, Case In Point, and other popular books on this topic.

Pricing cases are common in consulting interviews at McKinsey, BCG, and Bain. We analyse a pricing framework and examples you can use in your consulting case interviews.

The Big 3 / MBB is the name given to the three largest strategy consulting firms in the world by revenue: McKinsey, BCG and Bain. These firms also hold the highest prestige.

The ultimate guide to Kearney case interviews. Learn about the Kearney interview process, what questions to expect, how to answer them and how to prepare. Essential reading for anyone applying to a consulting position at Kearney.

The ultimate guide to EY-Parthenon case interviews. Learn about the EY interview process, what questions to expect, how to answer them, and how to prepare. Essential reading for anyone applying to a consulting position at Ernst and Young.

The ultimate guide to Oliver Wyman case interviews. Learn about the consulting interview process, what questions to expect, how to answer them and how to prepare. Essential reading for anyone applying to a consulting position at OW.

The ultimate guide to Deloitte case interviews. Learn about the interview process, what questions to expect, how to answer them, example case studies and a preparation plan. Essential reading for anyone applying to a consulting position at Deloitte.

The ultimate guide to PwC Consulting and Strategy& case interviews. Learn about the interview process, what questions to expect, how to answer them and how to prepare. Essential reading for anyone applying to a consulting position at PwC (Strategy&).

The ultimate guide to Accenture case interviews. Learn about the interview process, what questions to expect, how to answer them and how to prepare. Essential reading for anyone applying to a consulting position at Accenture.

"Why consulting?" is one of the first questions you'll be asked in your consulting interview at McKinsey, BCG, Bain, etc. Learn which reasons you should give, see our example answer, and learn how you should structure yours.

15 case interview tips to get an offer at McKinsey, BCG and Bain. Start preparing early. Learn the case fundamentals. Practice with peers. Always use the same step-by-step approach. Listen carefully and ask clarification questions. Structure, structure, structure. Don't reuse case frameworks. Etc.

List of consulting resume keywords and buzzwords that firms like McKinsey, BCG and Bain look for. Also includes a sample resume and cover letter you can download.

BCG case interviews comprehensive list of preparation facts and tips. From case questions to fit / PEI questions and a comprehensive preparation plan. Also includes one live BCG case interview video extract.

Comprehensive list of preparation facts and tips for the McKinsey case interviews. From the basics to the best success strategies.

Everything you need to know about the dress code for consulting interviews at firms like McKinsey, Bain, and BCG, so you can avoid common pitfalls and ace your interview!

A comprehensive list of typical market sizing questions, from medium to hard, with high quality answers. The ultimate resource to help you practise for your case interview.

The Why McKinsey? interview question is certain to come up in your consulting interviews. In this article we break down how you can give a strong answer to the "Why McKinsey?" question, with a sample answer.

The Why BCG? interview question is certain to come up in your consulting interviews. In this article we break down how you can give a strong answer to the "Why BCG?" question, with a sample answer.

The Why Bain? interview question is certain to come up in your consulting interviews. In this article we break down how you can give a strong answer to the "Why Bain?" question, with a sample answer.

See an example cover letter that got offers from all the MBB firms, download a free template, and write your consulting cover letter with our step-by-step tips.

Practice consulting interview math with this list of tricks, example questions, drills, and a free cheat sheet. Prep for case math at McKinsey, BCG, Bain, etc.

Differences between boutique and MBB consulting firms, including size, projects, salaries, etc. Plus strategies for moving from a boutique firm to an MBB firm.

Detailed comparison of the Big 4 and MBB firms based on size, services, salaries, etc. Plus strategies for moving from a Big 4 firm to an MBB firm.

List of consulting frameworks, including explanations of each one. Plus a step-by-step guide for creating custom frameworks during case interviews.

A list of consulting interview questions from McKinsey, BCG, Bain, and other leading firms. Includes fit, behavioural, market sizing, and case question examples.

Market sizing questions often come up in case interviews. We teach you how to answer them using a step-by-step approach and also list a few examples with answers you can use to train. Finally, we also talk about two useful shortcuts and share a cheat sheet you can use to prepare.

Bain case interview preparation guide, including a comprehensive list of facts and tips. This free guide covers everything from case questions to fit / PEI questions, as well as an example Bain case interview video extract.

This in-depth guide to written case interviews provides an overview of what to expect in this unique interview format, which is used by leading consulting firms like BCG and Bain. In addition, this guide will provide you with tips and a preparation plan to help you succeed.

McKinsey internships can be broadly categorised into two types: undergraduate internships, and MBA internships. This guide provides an in-depth look at each level of McKinsey's internships and also provides insights to help you get an internship offer at McKinsey!

Consulting is not your typical 9-to-5 job. It offers unique opportunities, along with challenges you won't find in a normal corporate firm. Understanding the differences can be really difficult. Check out this post to get your consulting career path questions answered.

Big 4 accounting firms ranking by revenue: Deloitte ($43bn), PWC ($41bn), EY ($35bn) and KPMG ($29bn). But what's the average starting salary at a Big 4? And what do these firms actually do?

Experienced hire consulting resume tips and sample PDF which can be used for firms like McKinsey, BCG and Bain.

PhD to consulting comprehensive guide. We cover which consulting firms hire PhDs, what salary to expect, why going into consulting is a good idea for a PhD student and how to prepare your resume.

A strong PhD consulting resume is a must if you want to leave academia for consulting. We share our top tips to get you into firms like McKinsey, BCG and Bain.

Learn to solve profitability framework case interviews. Profitability case studies are very common and it is therefore important that you know what framework to use to crack them.

The list of finance concepts you could learn is long: fixed costs, return on investment, net present value, etc. We tell you which ones to focus on.