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How to Get an Economic Consulting Job

Tom Spencer

Economic consulting is the more analytical but lesser-known sibling of management and strategy consulting. This space provides a perfect opportunity for individuals interested in a consulting career but who prefer a more data-focused work environment and who would rather pursue a PhD or law degree than an MBA.

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Breaking into Consulting as a Non-Business Student

Tom Spencer

One of my biggest fears when I first gained an interest in consulting was that I was simply ineligible as a non-business student. Breaking into the consulting industry with a non-business degree can be challenging as a sizeable portion of hires are from top business schools, but non-business hires are on the rise.

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Preparing for Your Consulting Application

Tom Spencer

First things first, your consulting application is the most important part of the recruitment process for two reasons. The HR person will look at your Resume, Cover Letter, and Transcript and decide whether you are qualified to attend a first round interview. Craft exceptional application materials (Cover letter and Resume).

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3 Ways Management Consulting Applications Differ from Traditional Ones

Management Consulted

If you’ve been around the management consulting industry for any amount of time at all, you know how different of a beast it really is to conquer than nearly any other industry. But how do you do that when you’ve never applied for a consulting role before? Well, that’s what we’re here for!

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LinkedIn Hacks for Management Consulting Applicants

Tom Spencer

LinkedIn is an often overlooked part of the management consulting application. A candidate might spend hours on their resume and cover letter but put little thought into their LinkedIn profile other than a profile picture and a cheesy blurb in the “about” section.

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5 Tips for Freshmen to Tackle the Recruiting Process

Tom Spencer

So, you recently graduated high school, got into a top school, and now suddenly you are bombarded with talk about internships, clubs, top firms, consulting interviews, and more. Find firms and alumni in industries you are interested in through on-campus recruiting events, firm websites, and LinkedIn. Use this to your advantage!

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Launching a Consulting Career in the Developing World

Tom Spencer

Launching a management consulting career is a daunting task due to the competitive nature of the profession. Applying for a job entails completing online questionnaires, writing cover letters, and undergoing psychometric assessments before you are even invited for an interview. Source: Consultancy.org. Attend a Top College.