S11E24: 10 reasons to work for McKinsey... and 6 reasons not to

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Send us a textWhat’s the real difference between an analyst, a manager, and a partner in consulting?In this episode of Consulting Unpacked, Jenny Rae Le Roux breaks down how consulting roles actually work — what changes as you move up, what each level is responsible for, and what ...  Show more

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