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Why Consulting?

CaseInterview.com

Sometimes, when struggling through yet another case interview practice , candidates might wonder: "Why consulting again?" Indeed, many other job opportunities have straightforward interviewing and hiring processes that don't require hours of practice and coaching. Consultants learn a lot--fast.

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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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Ensuring Good Performance: How Consultancies Keep Their Employees Motivated

Tom Spencer

Since a typical project only runs for a few weeks or months, variety is also given – each problem is different from the previous one and especially the younger consultants are encouraged to work on a variety of tasks, ranging from client interviews and qualitative research to model building and financial analysis.