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5 Benefits of Internal Strategy vs Consulting

Tom Spencer

years in management consulting, I transitioned to a Fortune 50 US company in an internal strategy role. Having had about a year on the new job, I want to highlight the benefits of this transition to give the many consultants out there some perspective. Last year, after 2.5 Internal strategy isn’t for everyone.

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Management Consulting

CaseInterview.com

Management consulting is an industry that offers assistance with this kind of high-level decision-making and problem-solving. Management Consultants help businesses make strategic decisions that directly impact the entire company. What is Management Consulting A lot of people ask me, “What is management consulting exactly?”It’s

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Networking from a non-target school – from unknown to referred

Tom Spencer

Not all schools have a consulting club, extensive alumni networks in consulting firms, or recruiters that come to their campus looking for top applicants. You learn what the consulting role actually is and you get to start talking to real life consultants. How to find consultants. You might get a referral.

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For Independent Consultants, Business Development = Relationship Development

Successful Independent Consulting

The biggest stressor for self-employed management consultants is business development: how to cultivate meaningful regular work. First, consultants are good at helping clients solve problems but usually aren’t trained in sales or marketing. To meet the challenge I recommend changing your frame of reference.

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5 Tips on How to Spend Your Summer Before You Start Your Consulting Job

Tom Spencer

For those of you who signed a consulting offer, congrats! Post-graduation start-dates generally range from starting almost immediately (June) to what has colloquially been referred to as the “travel around the world” start date (early in the next calendar year). Combine Global Travel with Learning Opportunities.

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Want to Create an Online Course? Three Types of Profitable Consulting Courses

Consulting Matters

Are you thinking about creating an online course but aren't sure if they are profitable for consultants? Watch this tutorial video and learn about the 3 types of profitable consulting courses and how they can amplify your client impact and profits. Betsy Jordyn : Hey, are you a consultant or coach? Transcript.

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How Diligent Biz Dev Led to a Six-Figure Consulting Project

Successful Independent Consulting

Recently I helped a consultant land a $420,000 consulting contract. It’s an 11-month project for one consultant: $320k in consulting fees and another $100k for travel expenses. Clearly this was a big win for the consultant. April 2013: Joe reaches out to Jennifer about some consulting work.