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Networking your Way into Management Consulting

Tom Spencer

Networking with industry professionals is a key strategy for anyone looking to break into the consulting field. Building relationships with experienced consultants and other industry experts can help you gain valuable insights into the profession, learn about job opportunities, and gain the knowledge and skills you need to succeed.

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Has the MBA become Redundant for a Career in Consulting?

Tom Spencer

The excerpt above from the New York Times illustrates the strong reality of a career in consulting. Through going to many different networking events and information nights with different firms, I have learned that this fact is quickly told by recruiters. This is an interesting time to embark on a consulting career.

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The Value of Continuous Learning: Strategies for Lifelong Skill Development

Clarity Consultants

Companies can effectively navigate disruptions and maintain a competitive edge by encouraging employees to expand their skill sets, learn new technologies, and stay updated on industry trends. Talent Retention and Recruitment Employees value opportunities for growth and development. Contact us today.

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Self-Reflection: the First Step to Building a Personal Brand

Tom Spencer

Recruiters want to hire candidates with strong self-awareness because people who understand their own strengths and weaknesses are likely to cause less trouble in a team environment. One of the recruiters metaphorically described ‘being yourself’ as promoting a personal brand. However, this is not as easy as it sounds.

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Consulting – Where Learning Never Stops

Tom Spencer

During the recruiting process, it was interesting to hear consultants talk about how much of their job is about conducting learning activities. I am specifically talking about structured formal learning events such as classroom learning (including online), instructor led workshops, and interactive lectures.

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From the Bench and Bedside to the Boardrooms (How to transition from academia into consulting, Part 1 of 2)

Tom Spencer

With the 2018 application cycle in full swing for a number of top-tier consulting firms, many of my MD and PhD colleagues have been inquiring about how they can leave academia, if only for a few years, and pursue a career change in management consulting. Boston Consulting Group : Bridge to BCG. Introduction. Case Practice.

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From STEM PhD to Federal Consulting: An Interview with Josh

Management Consulted

How in the world did Josh go from a PhD in cell and molecular biology to a job in federal consulting for The Tauri Group? Here at MC, we had the pleasure of recently interviewing Josh and asking him how he’s navigated his interesting career path, and how consulting was a great place for his passions and skills to collide.