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Consulting Career Pathways After a Few Years (Edition 1: Undergrad to Consulting)

Tom Spencer

In consulting, it is possible for someone to go from entry level to partner (essentially Executive level) at a major firm in as little as 8 years. That is an advanced speed in career progression unparalleled in most other industries. Pivot to Industry. Historically, pivoting to industry was the most popular exit pathway.

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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

It is a crucial question for management consultancies (and other professional service firms), which are – by definition of their core competence – dependent on good performers and dedicated employees. 1980)), and a consulting job usually has all of these intrinsic benefits. and Wall T. Image: Pexels.

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Why Consulting?

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Below is a recap of four key reasons management consulting provides a truly differentiated career opportunity. Generally, as the higher the prestige of a given consulting firm, the greater these benefits. Consultants learn a lot--fast. 3 years of traditional industry experience. Compensation. Additional Resources.