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As a Solopreneur, Don’t be #OpenToWork on LinkedIn. Do this instead!

Successful Independent Consulting

If you provide services to companies as an independent consultant or to business professionals as an executive coach, you should be using LinkedIn to help build your business. The feature was created to help job-seekers be found by corporate recruiters for full-time positions, not for contract work, interim positions, or fractional roles.

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Starting your Consulting Journey as a College Student

Tom Spencer

My interest in consulting began at university , before then I was certain I would become a diplomat. My personal experience as a graduate and now working for a consulting firm shows that you can build upon your initial college experience to launch a successful consulting career. Join a consulting club.

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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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Consulting 101: Preparing for Case Interviews

Tom Spencer

If you are just getting into the space of consulting, you may feel overwhelmed and unsure where to begin. Google search “case interview walkthroughs” to find expert consultants running through case practice interviews. There you go, you have a few tangible next steps to prepare for consulting interviews. Practice cases.

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Consulting vs. Venture Capital

Management Consulted

A couple years ago, over the most delicious pizza in Cambridge, I was having a conversation with a Harvard undergrad after one of our workshops. Consulting vs. Venture Capital. The post Consulting vs. Venture Capital appeared first on Management Consulted. His dilemma?

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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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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.