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Completing Graduate School Like a Consultant

Tom Spencer

As someone who recently completed graduate school and began a consulting career, I have learned what was useful and important during my academic career as well as what was a waste of time. However, as a busy consultant, sometimes we do not have the luxury (or sufficient time budgeted from the client) to conduct a lengthy review of articles.

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Networking: If You Wait, You Are Late!

Tom Spencer

Whether you are an undergraduate social sciences major, an MBA candidate, or a doctorate engineer, it is never too early to start networking. If your great uncle twice removed is a consultant at BCG, then obviously he might be able to help you land an internship. Start with Family Connections. So why attend early?

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Networking Your Way into Consulting, Even in a Pandemic

Tom Spencer

You might have a picture-perfect resume. Your credentials might even get past the robotic sorters looking through thousands of resumes for specific “buzz words”. There are two other ways to build your network with potential recruiters and employers: virtual information sessions and coffee chats. But most importantly be yourself!

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Generalist vs Specialist Firm Interviews

Tom Spencer

There is a lot to think about when preparing for consulting interviews , and you may want to check out some of our other blog posts and guides for preparing your resume , creating your cover letter , and improving your network. As an advanced degree student, I will share my experiences applying for jobs with an engineering Ph.D.

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Once You Get the Job, Does Networking End?

Tom Spencer

You connect with company recruiters, university alumni, and your peers and classmates to build a vast community of connections. As a result, you land your first consulting job. If you are a consultant, then chances are your business requires clients. Networking is a key part of obtaining your first job after graduation.

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How Taekwon-Do Prepared Me for Consulting Interviews

Tom Spencer

While my martial arts journey has been long and difficult, it has also been rewarding and improved my professional life as a future consultant. In consulting, you must master certain frameworks before you move on to the next one. You too can achieve success in your consulting interviews. Performing and Executing.

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Why an Internship is Not a Step Back During Graduate School

Tom Spencer

Mechanical and aerospace engineers might want exposure to manufacturing and testing processes for large scale machinery. Computer science and computer engineering students might take a break from developing algorithms and instead develop code for a technology firm. If you are pursuing a Ph.D. Find Career Mentors.