Big 4 Consulting vs. MBB
Working in the consulting division of a Big 4 Accounting firm differs from working at one of the MBB (McKinsey, Bain, or Boston Consulting Group)
May 27, 2023
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Big 4 Accounting Firm vs McKinsey, Bain and BCG
Below is a field report from a reader of mine who recently started working at the Boston Consulting Group after a year working in the
May 27, 2023
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Management Consulting
Management consulting is an industry that offers assistance with this kind of high-level decision-making and problem-solving. Management Consultants help businesses make strategic decisions that directly
May 26, 2023
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MBB
MBB is an abbreviation that stands for McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Bain & Company. It is an acronym used by candidates
May 26, 2023
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Open to Being Wrong
Most people have a natural desire to be right and in the know. However, looking like you’re right and actually being right are two different
May 5, 2023
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How to Avoid Major Life Problems
In life, most major problems often start as minor issues that grow and are left unmanaged. Major financial problems usually begin as minor financial troubles
April 30, 2023
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Calling Someone Out
There is an American idiomatic expression that people use to point out someone’s mistakes, often in a public setting. This
Your Career Sweet Spot
In sports like tennis, golf, and baseball, there’s the concept of a “sweet spot.” These sports involve swinging a racquet,
Order of Operations
In many activities, there is a certain set of steps needed to accomplish an objective, along with an optimal sequence
T-Shaped Skills
In industry, a person’s skill set can be described using one of two metaphors: the letter “I” and the letter
The Fastest Way to a Promotion
The easiest way to get promoted is to do the following: 1) Choose an employer that’s growing and in constant
Signaling Effectively
I’ve always been fascinated by turn signals on cars. It’s such a simple thing. You make the left light blink
Master then Break the Rules
When you first learn a craft, it’s useful to learn the rules. As you master the rules, it’s useful to
Responsibility vs. Fault Ratio
Fault = You created a problem due to an error you made. Responsibility = It’s your job to fix the
When IQ Matters (and When It Doesn’t)
Your IQ score (intelligence score) predicts two things very well. The first prediction is heavily empirically supported. The second prediction
The “Horizon Problem”
When I mentor people, they often ask me for my thoughts about specific career choices they are considering. Invariably, the