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Real Humans of McKinsey: Nathan Stevens, Michigan Ross ’19, Associate
What business problem have you been trying to solve the longest? Whose buy-in did you need? Which obstacles could you simply not overcome, no matter how many different angles you approached them from? In this edition of Real Humans: Alumni, Nathan Stevens, a Michigan Ross MBA ’19 and associate at... Read more »
Real Humans of BCG: Madeleine Macks, Wharton ’18, Consultant
Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has been lauded by MBA alumni in this series for its community and culture. Our featured alumna, Madeleine Macks, Wharton MBA ’18 and consultant at BCG, echoed those sentiments and added the value of the scope of projects there. Indeed, BCG cites expertise in 20 industries—from... Read more »
Real Humans of Deloitte: Vinithra Raveendran, Cornell Johnson ’19, Senior Consultant
Consulting is consistently one of the most popular industry choices for MBA graduates. It’s a lucrative lifestyle, and the work is dynamic, engaging and analytical. Consultants need a full suite of management skills to thrive in the industry—and global firms to provide a landscape of projects to execute. Deloitte is... Read more »
Real Humans of Bain: Rachel Neiger, LBS ’17, Case Team Leader
The MBA is a reliable vehicle for career switchers and, as seen in this edition of Real Humans: Alumni, it can also enhance one’s current career path. Rachel Neiger, London Business School MBA ’17 and case team leader at Bain & Co., already knew she would be returning to the... Read more »
Real Humans of BCG: Vinnie Sood, Wharton ’16, Project Leader
Curiosity, leadership and the ability to collaborate are just a few of the skills Boston Consulting Group (BCG) looks for when they hire consultants. In terms of intellectual chops, BCG states that “superior academic credentials are a necessary—but not sufficient—requirement.” Due to the variety and scope of their projects, BCG... Read more »
Real Humans of Accenture: Mogbekeloluwa Koye-Ladele, INSEAD ’18, Strategy Consultant
Accenture is a leading professional services company, with operations in over 200 cities in 51 countries, and employing just over a half-million people. The organization is comprised of five businesses: Accenture Strategy, Accenture Consulting, Accenture Digital, Accenture Technology and Accenture Operations. The INSEAD MBA alumnus profiled in this edition of... Read more »
Real Humans of McKinsey: Cayley Heller, NYU Stern ’19, Associate
The leading consulting firm, McKinsey & Co., staffs globally, putting consultants onto project engagements with five to six team members from other locations around the world. This lifestyle demands keen adaptability, premier teamwork skills, and, of course, extensive travel. The “McKinsey way” also involves structured, fact-driven, hypothesis-based processes to deliver... Read more »
Real Humans of Deloitte: Sydnor Gammon, Duke Fuqua ’15, Manager of Healthcare Strategy
When thinking about a career in healthcare, the leading business school Duke Fuqua should spring to mind, as they consistently send the highest percentage of MBA grads into the field. Deloitte, perhaps best known as a “Big Four” accounting firm, is also the largest healthcare consulting company in the world... Read more »
Real Humans of Bain & Co.: Peter Akinleye, Cornell Johnson ’19, Consultant
Consultants wear many hats and take on innumerable roles at the behest of their clients. Fortunately, MBA programs, like the one at Cornell Johnson, can prepare career switchers and analysts alike for the demanding expectations of the industry. In this edition of Real Humans – Alumni, we hear from Peter... Read more »
Real Humans of BCG: Lauren Rodgers, Northwestern Kellogg ’19, Consultant
Chances are, if your post-MBA goals are in consulting, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is on your list of target firms. Founded in 1963 and headquartered in Boston, MA, they are a leader in the industry and a member of the Big Three or MBB. BCG employs more than 18,000 people... Read more »
Real Humans of McKinsey: Jenna Benefield, Wharton ’18, Associate
The MBA is a vehicle for advancement in–or into–many industries, and consulting is consistently one of the most popular destinations. And within the consulting industry, McKinsey & Company is considered one of the most prestigious firms in the world. MBA graduates usually enter McKinsey as an associate, working either as... Read more »
