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A Note to University Seniors

Tom Spencer

You probably need a baseline of training and experience before you become a net positive contributor to a project team. Brush up your resume and cover letter , practice your technical questions, and don’t forget the often overlooked behavioral questions. This typically takes 3 to 6 months. So, make these few months count.

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Welcome to new readers plus a few questions answered

Management Consulted

I spent the next two years learning as much as possible so I could take those skills and start my own company. The training – both on the job and formal – was continuous and applicable far beyond management consulting. It showed me the “benchmark” that I need to meet in order to be successful in business.

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Advanced Consulting Fit Interviews – Video Overview

Management Consulted

You’ve done all your homework on the firm, networked your butt off, and crafted the pristine consulting resume and cover letter. The good news is that, with proper interview training and practice, you can successfully navigate this labyrinth. So you’ve made it a long way already. “What did I get myself into? .

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3 ways financial advisory consulting bests strategy consulting

Management Consulted

In general, financial advisory consulting firms look for strong, well-rounded candidates with a demonstrated interest in business, train them, and treat them well throughout their career. 3) Pursue financial advisory consulting if you are extremely passionate about becoming a CFO of a company at some point. Build a great network.

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Rescue from the trash…avoiding key resume errors that get your consulting application tossed aside

Management Consulted

As fall approaches, many of you will be meeting consultants and recruiters for the first time at on-campus career fairs, company info sessions, and firm-sponsored recruiting events designed for your class. They’re trained to help a broad base of students pursue a broad set of careers.

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Boutique vs Large Consulting Firms

Tom Spencer

For me, I was fortunate to study at a Canadian business school and interacted with numerous small and large companies from a variety of industries. Although those experiences might look appealing to a recruiter on a resume or cover letter, an interviewer is more interested in exploring a candidate’s ability to problem-solve.

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How to Transition to Management Consulting after Law School

Management Consulted

Many lawyers we’ve heard from would rather be involved in proactive strategy vs. reactive strategy – being involved in setting a company’s course as opposed to being called in to fix something after it’s gone wrong. Consulting offers a better experience at a comparable pay scale. Why is this important?