Author: Florian Smeritschnig

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How the Great Resignation Affects Consulting Firms

The “Great Resignation” or the “Big Quit” refers to the idea that many people have become disengaged and disenchanted with their jobs and employers. Some experts believe that the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated this trend, as many people have been forced to work from home and have become disillusioned with the traditional 9-to-5 workday. Additionally,…
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‘Up Or Out’ in Top Consulting Firms: An Honest Perspective

Top-tier consulting firms such as McKinsey, BCG, and Bain are renowned for their rigorous selection process, with only 1% of applicants making the cut. But securing a position is just the beginning. These firms also employ the infamous ‘up or out’ principle, where consultants must continually prove their worth or face the possibility of being…
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How to be MECE in a Case Interview

Consultants at McKinsey, BCG, and Bain utilize the MECE concept to define a method that helps them to think through problems and organize information. It helps them to be efficient and clear in their problem-solving process. Consequently, candidates that go through the case interview process with the top firms need to demonstrate they are able…
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Top 10 Consulting Firms in the Middle East: Ranking & Insights

The Middle East is one of the fastest-growing regions in the world and at the time of writing (January 2023) one of the very few areas where recruiting for top-tier consulting firms has not slowed down. In this article, I want to provide an overview of the top 10 consulting firms and their work in…
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Consulting Recruiting in 2023: Slowdown or Freeze? (2024 Update)

One of the most common concerns I currently read across all consulting job boards and discuss with my clients is that everyone feels the slowdown in hiring with firms such as McKinsey, BCG, and Bain. On top of that, I see decreasing activity in article views, and coaching requests (not just myself but colleagues as…
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