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Princeton Graduates Face Uncertainty in Consulting Careers

4/16/2026

Summary

Story summary

Liv Bobby, a Princeton University graduate who co-founded an undergraduate consulting club, will join Wall Street.
Ezekiel Akinsanya, a Princeton University graduate who co-founded an undergraduate consulting club, aims for a UK government role.
Akinsanya expresses concerns about the diminishing significance of entry-level analyst positions.
The consulting industry overhired after the pandemic and now faces delayed start dates and layoffs.
Foreign applicants are anxious about potential changes to US immigration policies.

History

Historical Context

The Great Recession, lasting from December 2007 to June 2009, resulted in the loss of approximately 8.7 million jobs in the U.S. and a peak unemployment rate of 10%. As consulting firms like McKinsey & Company faced a 20% hiring drop, today's graduates, such as Liv Bobby and Ezekiel Akinsanya, confront similar challenges amid recent layoffs, raising concerns about entry-level job availability and immigration policies.

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Story summary

Liv Bobby, a Princeton University graduate who co-founded an undergraduate consulting club, will join Wall Street.
Ezekiel Akinsanya, a Princeton University graduate who co-founded an undergraduate consulting club, aims for a UK government role.
Akinsanya expresses concerns about the diminishing significance of entry-level analyst positions.
The consulting industry overhired after the pandemic and now faces delayed start dates and layoffs.
Foreign applicants are anxious about potential changes to US immigration policies.

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