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Breaking into Consulting as a Non-Business Student

Tom Spencer

For example, you could try interning in adjacent roles that also involve problem-solving and project management. Attend industry events and conferences, join professional organizations, and seek out internships or job shadowing opportunities. Plus, many consulting firms recruit MBA graduates directly from business schools.

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Management Consulting versus Investment Banking

Management Consulted

The cons of investment banking – the long hours, the repetitive and unengaging nature of the work, the lack of non-finance exit opportunities – mattered far more to me than a 6-figure salary. Relationship with coworkers, managers, and firm. The decision was easier for me than for most people. 4 NETWORKING.

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Top 10 Consulting Firms In New York

Management Consulted

As usual getting into McKinsey is tough, but it’s even tougher in NYC – with many target recruiting schools nearby and hundreds of aspirants swarming to locate in NY, it’s a highly competitive office. PwC’s mothership manages a network of member firms with 83 offices across the US. The Boston Consulting Group.

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You’ve been rejected from all consulting jobs. What’s next?

Management Consulted

Practice will only help for future interviews or next year’s recruiting cycle. Explore alternatives such as grad school, finance, and entrepreneurship. Suggested areas include finance (eg, investment banking and sales & trading) and the corporate track (eg, corporate management and product management).

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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. To date, a lot of our work in financial services has been focused on insurance and wealth management.

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Networking 101: We Spill The Beans On How To Network Your Way Into Any Job. It’s Finally Live!

Management Consulted

Out of school, join professional associations, networking groups, attend conferences, etc. Always speak to bankers/consultants , not recruiters, to get things done. Mentors can come from anywhere – managing partners, directors on down to analyst and interns. Click here for more on recession recruiting.

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Infosys Consulting Interviews & Culture

Management Consulted

Even though it sounded too good to be true at first, after running the numbers over and over again, they managed to show Infosys that they could become cheaper, faster and better than others in the field. Transformation Program Management. Finance and Controlling Processes. Customer Relationship Management. IT Strategy.