Accenture, a leading global professional services firm, has announced plans to cut approximately 19,000 jobs over the next 18 months, citing rising costs and an uncertain economic outlook. This is the largest cut seen across the consulting sector, and it is expected to hit about 2.6% of Accenture’s 738,000 staff, who provide consultancy and outsourcing…
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OpenAI is a leading AI research and development company that focuses on developing cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology to benefit humanity. The company has collaborated with Bain & Company, a leading global management consulting firm, to deliver innovative AI solutions to Coca-Cola, one of the world’s largest beverage companies. An initial project of many more to…
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McKinsey & Co., the world’s most prestigious consulting firm, is reportedly planning to eliminate around 2,000 jobs, marking one of its biggest rounds of cuts ever. According to Bloomberg, the move is expected to focus on support staff in roles that don’t have direct contact with clients, as McKinsey looks to restructure how it organizes…
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It is possible for someone who has worked or currently works at a Big 4 to switch to MBB? In short, yes it is! Many experienced professional service workers at the Big 4 are well-suited for strategy consulting because of their strong analytical skills and their ability to solve complex business problems. However, it’s important…
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The 80/20 Principle, also known as the Pareto Principle, states that 80% of results come from 20% of the effort. This principle, first identified by Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto, can be applied in a variety of ways to improve efficiency and increase productivity. In consulting firms, the 80/20 principle can be a valuable tool for…
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Florian spent 5 years with McKinsey as a senior consultant. He is an experienced consulting interviewer and problem-solving coach, having interviewed 100s of candidates in real and mock interviews. He started StrategyCase.com to make top-tier consulting firms more accessible for top talent, using tailored and up-to-date know-how about their recruiting. He ranks as the most successful consulting case and fit interview coach, generating more than 500 offers with MBB, tier-2 firms, Big 4 consulting divisions, in-house consultancies, and boutique firms through direct coaching of his clients over the last 3.5 years. His books “The 1%: Conquer Your Consulting Case Interview” and “Consulting Career Secrets” are available via Amazon.
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