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Recruiting versus reality

Tom Spencer

This is supported by comprehensive formal and informal feedback cycles, from regular reviews for career development and promotion, to on-the-job learning direct from your teams. Most consulting firms are up-front about the fact that the consulting lifestyle can be tough, and few recruits go in expecting a nine-to-five job.

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Consulting Bound – Personal Life Management

Tom Spencer

Throughout the consulting career recruiting process, I found it memorable that in both informal conversations and formal presentations, the issue of personal life management did occur as a poignant topic of conversation. Identify Top Personal Life Priorities.

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Flying High: How to Build Travel Rewards as a Consultant

Tom Spencer

For More Information When it comes to hacking your travel benefits, I just scratched the surface in this article. For more information, the first place you should go is to check out The Points Guy , a site that provides a full breakdown of travel points, credit cards, and more.

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Why Consulting?

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The third challenge is coping with the additional hours and travel demanded by the consulting lifestyle. But for those committed problem-solvers willing to pay the price, management consulting can be an ideal career choice. The second challenge is continuing to grow and develop amid potentially strict up-or-out policies.