Matt Kefford

Matt Kefford is careers & news editor for BusinessBecause and a contributing writer for mba.com and the GMAC Connect advisor blog. Matt writes and edits stories covering business education, with a particular focus on the career paths available after business school.

Matt is an experienced media professional, he’s previously written for national news organizations including The Sunday Times and i News, as well as a number of regional titles. He’s also worked in social media for Sky News.

Matt has a B.A. in History from the University of Leeds and an M.A. in Journalism from the University of Sheffield. He is also a gold standard accredited journalist with the National Council for the Training of Journalists.

Matt's Recent Articles

McKinsey, Bain & BCG Job Opportunities Hit Record Lows In The UK

The number of McKinsey, Bain, and BCG jobs advertised in the UK was down by more than 80% in 2023 amid a variety of challenges facing the consulting sector

6 February, 2024
How An MBA Scholarship Can Unlock Your Career Potential

An MBA can enhance your career and boost your personal development, but gaining these opportunities can be costly. Here’s how an MBA scholarship can unlock your potential

5 February, 2024
Why Is Hong Kong An Ideal MBA Study Destination In 2024?

Strong career prospects and a dynamic commercial environment make Hong Kong an appealing study destination. Find out why you should consider studying in Hong Kong in 2024

30 January, 2024
London Business School Launches New MBA Program With Unique Entry Requirements

The UK's top-ranking London Business School announced the launch of a new accelerated MBA program featuring unique entry requirements

29 January, 2024
From Deloitte To McKinsey, Management Consultant Salaries Are Stagnating In 2024

Management consultant salaries are flat across the industry in 2024, including at top firms like McKinsey and Deloitte, in just the second time in 16 years that salaries have stagnated

22 January, 2024
Google CEO Warns Staff To Expect Job Cuts In 2024

Google CEO Sundar Pichai warned employees to expect more job cuts this year, continuing the trend of layoffs that swept the technology industry in 2023

18 January, 2024
India Seeks Permanent Update To H1B Visa Renewal Process

India has requested that a new pilot scheme aiming to simplify the H-1B visa renewal process be made permanent moving forward

15 January, 2024
Citigroup Announces 20,000 Job Cuts As Part Of Radical Restructure

One of the most desirable financial institutions for business school students announced 20,000 job cuts scheduled to take place over the next two years

12 January, 2024
What Are Your Career Prospects After An MBA At A Top Indian Business School?

Each year, MBA programs at top Indian business schools provide students with the skills, expertise, and opportunities to launch exciting careers after graduation

11 January, 2024
AI At Work: Deloitte Launches Chatbot Aiming To Boost Employee Productivity

Big Four accounting and professional services firm Deloitte is launching an AI chatbot to help staff improve their productivity

10 January, 2024