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Read MoreMid-LevelSlide-Decks and Second Opinions: The Evolving Art of Consulting
There was a time when every consulting insight came with a 50-slide appendix, a perfectly color-coded Gantt chart, and a watermark declaring Confidential – For Client Use Only. Competence was measured in slide count, and PowerPoint was the industry’s native language. Back then, consultants spoke in frameworks, clients nodded in agreement, and everyone left the […]
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Read MoreMid-LevelResilience, IRL
Resilience. It’s one of those words that’s been making the rounds in business circles for years, right alongside “transformation” and “innovation.” It looked good in annual reports and fit neatly into MBA brochures. But ask ten people what resilience actually means in business, and you’ll get ten different answers, most of them vague. Here’s the […]
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Read MoreArticlesVirtual Career Fair Survival Guide Part 2: Camera Ready + Career Ready
Virtual career fairs aren’t going anywhere. They’re efficient and accessible, and when you approach them strategically, they can be a great way to land that next opportunity. Whether you’re actively job hunting, considering a pivot, or simply curious, how you show up can make the difference between blending in and standing out. Here’s how to […]
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Read MoreJob SearchVirtual Career Fair Survival Guide Part 1: Four Questions to Ask Before You Log In
A Virtual Career Fair can feel like uncharted territory. Lots of companies. Plenty of recruiters. And the pressure to stand out… even if you’re in sweatpants behind your laptop. But survival isn’t about wandering from booth to booth. It’s about moving with purpose. Think of this article as your trail map. Four essential questions to […]
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Read MoreLeadershipFormer Forté Fellow, Erin George, Prioritizes Women’s Leadership at BCG
When Erin George was a Forté Fellow 20 years ago, the landscape for women in business looked very different. After getting her MBA at the University of Texas’s McCombs School of Business and joining BCG in 2006, Erin is now Managing Partner for BCG’s Southwest Region. In her role, Erin passionately advocates to get “more women leading” at BCG – and beyond.
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Read MoreStrategy/ConsultingElizabeth Morrissette’s L.E.K. Consulting Journey: Navigating Analytics, Mentorship, and Personal Growth
After graduating with a degree in economics from Harvard, Elizabeth Morrissette was searching for a company that would support her to be her authentic self at work, while staying inspired as her role progressed. Elizabeth, now a Senior Associate Consultant, found that role at L.E.K. Consulting. Read more about Elizabeth as she highlights the importance […]
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