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Recruiting versus reality

Tom Spencer

In this post, I explore the other side of the value propositions presented by consulting firms during the recruiting process: “You will be exposed to a wide range of problems and industries”. In larger offices that have consistent streams of work in many industries, new consultants may be pigeon-holed to particular industries (e.g.

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Why Consulting?

CaseInterview.com

Consultants learn a lot--fast. A consultant can learn much about many different types of industries and business challenges through their variety of casework. I have heard a number of hiring managers and headhunters remark that a year of consulting experience is worth 1.5-3 3 years of traditional industry experience.