Read this overview post on the management consulting recruitment process. Read business news regularly (Economist, WSJ, Fortune). Start refining your resume and practicing interviews. Get expert help if needed.
Plenty of successful consultants had minimal business experience when they applied. It may put you at a slight disadvantage, which is why the resume, cover letters, and interviews are even more important now. Concentrate on: Demonstrating business interest and understanding,…
If your overall GPA is above 3.5, or your major GPA is above 3.6 – you should be fine for most “screening criteria”. If your GPA is under 3.5, you’ll need to have a strong resume and network your way…
Yet another post should help you here.
You’ve come to the right place. First, read the following articles: Management Consulting and the Consulting Industry 101 Day in the Life of a Management Consultant (client version) Management Consulting versus Investment Banking Top 10 Resume Tips Top 10 Interview…
We’re doing something new and exciting in the “networking arena” today. Brian and I have agreed to record a live discussion answering your networking questions. Here’s how it’ll work: Comment below with your most urgent question(s) about networking and the…
If you’re not familiar with my interview with a consultant from Booz Allen, we briefly covered government consulting which generated great reader interest. Booz guy thoughtfully followed up with some additional thoughts on the topic. My notes are in italics.…
Brian of Mergers & Inquisitions posted on this very topic earlier today. We’re scheduling a trip to the East Coast next week to speak at schools about recruiting for finance and consulting. While a bit late in the fulltime and…
People make fun of consultants constantly for their lingo. Whether justified or not (I will restrain from turning this blog into too much of a soapbox), it’s important for anyone interested in the industry to understand SOME of the terms…