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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. If your degree leans more heavily towards the qualitative humanities — as mine does — be sure to make special provisions to develop key quantitative skills. Keep on Trying!

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Mastering the Art of Leading Remote Work Teams

Rick Conlow

Employees who take advantage of the situation may neglect or avoid participating in virtual meetings, discussions, or projects. Schedule regular check-ins, team meetings, and one-on-one discussions to stay connected. Provide access to online training resources, virtual workshops, or conferences.

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6 Ways to Take Control of Your Career Development If Your Company Doesn’t Care About It

Harvard Business

We are now in the era of “do-it-yourself” career development. During my 11 years at PepsiCo, mostly during the 1990s, “personal development” was treated as a major company initiative. After a presentation or big meeting, state one thing you think went well and then ask for advice on one thing you could improve.

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Positioning Yourself As The Expert — How To Develop A Consulting Voice That Clients Will Listen To with Ron Carucci: Podcast #21

Consulting Success

Positioning Yourself As The Expert — How To Develop A Consulting Voice That Clients Will Listen To with Ron Carucci. I switched careers into learning and development and organization development. I think their recruiters love that because it’s an annuity for them. How do you develop that discipline?

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11 Habits of Truly Terrific Employees

Rick Conlow

If you are a manager, seek out these traits in people as you recruit and hire new people. Yes, this may in the beginning include tasks like arranging the conference room for the next staff meeting or making coffee when everyone else drinks it and leaves the coffee pot empty. Terrific employees meet deadlines and commitments.

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Conversation with Marakon

Tom Spencer

Alex Formstone is a Principal in Marakon ’s London office, and heads up recruiting in the UK for graduates and MBAs. I recently had the good fortune to talk briefly with Alex about his career, Marakon and its recruitment process. Once you join the firm you will be assigned a coach, who helps you with your professional development.

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Management Consulting versus Investment Banking

Management Consulted

3 SKILL DEVELOPMENT. Finally, you have constant client interaction which develops “client skills” – from managing client teams to running meetings to learning how to navigate different corporate environments. This helps you develop the ability to be “standalone” in consulting lingo.

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