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Breaking into Consulting as a Non-Business Student

Tom Spencer

Develop Strong Quantitative Analysis Skills Consultants are often called upon to solve complex problems, so having strong quantitative analysis skills is essential. For example, you could take classes in statistics, data analysis, or programming, or join a student consulting group or business club. Keep on Trying!

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Conversation with Marakon

Tom Spencer

Delivering the project work means working with the senior associates and associates to plan the work, generate hypotheses, review analysis and focus on what is important from a client perspective. How does finance link to strategy and basic accounting? Tom: What projects are you currently working on? How do you work with clients?