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What is the origin of consultancy?

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Recent activity on Mar 29, 2018
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Hi, I recommend reading "The Firm" - that is basically the history of McKinsey Best!
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Should a doctorate in natural sciences join the consulting industry – who gave it a try?

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Recent activity on Jan 31, 2017
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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
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Hi, Focus on the most common industries in the following priority (sorted by probability of geting a case): 1-retail and CPG; 2-airlines; 3-Telecom; 4-banking; 5-natural resources; 6-tech There are several sources o ... (read entire answer)
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