McKinsey, Accenture and other big firms want to recruit with a wider net, focusing more on skills than on pedigree. It may be easier said than done. Hiring and Promotion, Labor and Jobs, Colleges and Universities, Careers and Professions, Diversity Initiatives, Accenture Ltd, McKinsey & Co McKinsey, Accenture and other big firms want to recruit with a wider net, focusing more on skills than on pedigree. It may be easier said than done. NYT > Business