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3 ways financial advisory consulting bests strategy consulting

Management Consulted

In our last post, we discussed 5 major differences between 2 prominent types of consulting. From the variety of work and access to C-level executives to the wide array of exit opportunities, strategy operations consulting far surpassed financial advisory consulting as our recommended career to pursue. Missed part one?

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Clever Side Hustles for Students and Aspiring Consultants

Tom Spencer

Whether you are in school or working full time, the goal is to eventually make enough money to become financially free. While many consulting blogs help you land a lucrative main job and career, this specific article will suggest some side hustles to bring in extra cash. The Bottom Line.

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Experienced Hire Recruiting in Consulting

Tom Spencer

Typically, experienced hires have 2+ years of experience working in an industry job or at another consulting firm, but they could also have over a decade of relevant experience if hired into the top level of a firm. Some firms decided to let consultants go during the early phase of the pandemic. Why firms hire experienced hires.

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6 Ways You Can Prepare for Consulting Right Now

Management Consulted

The consulting industry is one of the most competitive on the planet, and there’s no shame in falling a little short this time. So without further ado, we offer some tips on how to prepare for consulting right now. Switching to consulting is easier because tech industry experts are in high demand right now. 6) Skill up!

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Preparing for Your Consulting Application

Tom Spencer

First things first, your consulting application is the most important part of the recruitment process for two reasons. The HR person will look at your Resume, Cover Letter, and Transcript and decide whether you are qualified to attend a first round interview. Craft exceptional application materials (Cover letter and Resume).

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Boutique vs Large Consulting Firms

Tom Spencer

Since graduation, I have had the pleasure of working for both a boutique and a large strategy consulting firm and wanted to share my insights on the differences in: Undergraduate recruiting. Typically, large consulting firms are diversified across industry groups and functional areas. Projects and client types. Workplace culture.

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Get a head start through pro-bono consulting

Tom Spencer

Before the recruiting process begins candidates work hard to polish their resumes, prepare for case interviews, gain professional experience, and participate in extracurricular activities to distinguish themselves from the rest. Building connections with consulting firms, and putting a face to your name. Consulting Clubs.