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Do Consultants Fly Business Class? Revealed (Big 4 + MBB)

Consultants in top firms usually have to travel a lot to meet with clients worldwide. But are they allowed to fly business class to do this? After researching this amongst a few colleagues, I’ve come to know that most consultants fly business class if certain factors align with their company’s travel policy.  These conditions include:  …

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Do Consultants Travel Internationally? 6 Facts

Most of the big consultancy firms work with global brands. So does this mean that consultants travel internationally? Yes, consultants do travel internationally quite often as part of their job. This introduces them to new cultures, time zones, and business practices. Most companies usually reimburse consultants for travel expenses, but sometimes, this burden falls on …

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7 Crucial Problems That Consultants Solve

Management consultants are experts who work with companies of all sizes and industries to diagnose and solve problems by analyzing business processes and identifying areas for improvement.  Companies hire consultants to solve numerous problems they encounter in their day-to-day operations, including:  Below, I will discuss in detail 7 problems consultants solve by providing expert advice …

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5 Reasons Why Consultants Travel So Much

It’s true that most management consultants spend a lot of time out of the office, in their client’s locations. It’s a continual part of the job. Management consultants travel to meet with clients, gather information, and engage in on-site analysis. They get to understand the businesses they are assessing and helping by seeing them operate …

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Perfect your CV for Consulting Applications

Your CV is likely to be the most important component of your consulting application. Former McKinsey consultant and creator of the YouTube channel Firm Learning, in this article, Heinrich Rusche shares his best tips and strategies to help you create a CV that meets the highest standards of the leading consulting firms.  Overarching format Independent …

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How to Present like a Consultant

Consultants are famous for their magical abilities with PowerPoint. You won’t find a consultant who has worked at the Big 4 or MBB who is not adept at making slides and presenting with Microsoft’s software. But why are their slides so good? The obvious reason is that consultants’ PowerPoints have to be. Consultants earn their …

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How to Answer Market Sizing Interview Questions: With Examples

Market sizing questions are the test of a consultant’s mettle. They are classic interview questions. In the case study interview, the interviewer is bound to ask you to make an estimate of a market size. Don’t be intimidated by market sizing. The numbers are big, but the logic can be simple! Market sizing questions literally …

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What is an S-Curve in Consulting? Solved!

An ‘S curve’ refers to the distinctive S-shape of certain line graphs. According to the way consultants use it, an ‘S curve’ refers to a graph that plots the number of people who have bought or adopted an innovation. It usually refers to a new product or service for which no closely competing alternatives exist …

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