5 Early Career Mistakes to Avoid
When I started my corporate career, it wasn’t all warm fuzzies. In fact – I made a few really big mistakes. Here were 5 mistakes I made in my first 3 months – and, in what should be no surprise…
Common Case Interview Questions
Mastering the most common case interview questions is the first step towards acing your case interview and landing a coveted job offer. Crafting an impeccable resume and preparing for the fit interview are important, but just the beginning – the…
Career In Management Consulting: Four Paths to Break In
A career in management consulting affords some incredible benefits, including: amazing learning opportunities, top-notch exit opportunities, and generous compensation packages. There is no secret formula for how to become a successful management consultant, but there are four basic paths to…
Consulting Hiring Timeline
Consulting hiring timelines can be confusing. Consulting roles are some of the most coveted jobs in the corporate world. Yet, the timeline and process for breaking into a top firm isn’t always clear. And due to the significant number of…
Advisory vs. Consulting: How Are They Different?
Many corporations and organizations across the world leverage the services of consultants or advisors to solve a wide array of problems. Consulting and advisory firms have shaped many decisions in our modern world. From helping governments navigate tricky situations like…
Breaking Into Consulting From a Non-Target School: 6 Tips
Yes, the top consulting firms hire large numbers out of HBS, Booth, Wharton, Kellogg, et al year in and year out. And yes, firms do give preference to their target schools. But, there is a pathway you can take to…
What Do Consulting Firms Do?
What do consulting firms do? Why do companies hire them? In short, companies hire consultants to help solve problems or implement business solutions when they lack the internal resources, expertise, or political capital to address the issue. However, there is…
The Difference between Strategy, Implementation, and Tech Consulting
There are many different types of management consulting, and with this come a myriad of misconceptions. Three of the most common types of consulting are strategy, implementation, and tech consulting. Do you know the differences between them? We’ve heard of…
How To Become A Consultant: Experienced Hire
This article is aimed at the working professional – AKA “experienced hire” in consulting-speak – who is looking to transition into consulting from a full-time role in industry. Here are 4 specific tips you can apply to your journey today.…
Career Change at 40: Breaking Into Consulting as an Experienced Hire
Every non-pandemic year, management consulting firms across the world send current and former employees to recruit a fresh cohort of talent from university ranks. This might give you the impression that management consulting is a young person’s game. If you…