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How to avoid being blacklisted from consulting (or any other) recruiting

Tom Spencer

For example, after a very disorganized meeting the consultant will come back and skewer the coffee chat, recommending everyone else in the firm not to meet with this person. Talking about travel or hobbies are great ways to start a conversation and showcase your personality, but don’t drag it too long.

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What Nursing Parents Need to Know About Pumping During Work Travel

Harvard Business

But if the new parent’s return involves business travel, and that parent has chosen to nurse, it’s even more complicated. While it’s common for new parents to feel stressed about juggling life at work and home, for a pumping, traveling parent the stress can be heightened. Become a Travel-Logistics Master.

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Bulger Partners – Strategy Consulting for the Software Economy

Management Consulted

A majority of the firm’s hires are from the undergrad level (the firm doesn’t recruit at any MBA programs), and if Silicon Valley is your dream, working at Bulger Partners for 2-3 years may be better equip you for the future than a top-flight MBA. Be aware that the firm only recruits at a few select undergrad programs.

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The Gear That Makes Consulting So Much Easier!

Tom Spencer

For those who are recruiting for consulting roles, I think this can better illustrate the regular activities conducted by business consultants. I remember how I came into consulting thinking that a laptop bag would suffice for travel. Maneuverable Travel Suitcase. 2nd Monitor. I personally have two 2nd monitors. Accessories.

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How to Approach Experiential Questions

Tom Spencer

You are sitting in a chair facing a recruiter, manager, or professor asking you to share an experience where you displayed a particular emotion, dealt with a problem, or overcame a challenge. Example questions might include: Tell me a time when you handled a crisis. There are an infinite number of questions that can be asked.

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Unlocking a Career as a Marketing Consultant

Tom Spencer

You might consider attending networking events, joining clubs and associations that guide you through the recruiting process, and contacting alumni from your university. For example, I recently reached out to a consultant who majored in Communications.

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Consulting Success: Why Curiosity is the Key

Tom Spencer

For example, LinkedIn’s Talent Blog has published an article titled “ Why Curiosity Might be the Most Important Skill for Recruiters ”, and Forbes has published an article on “ Curiosity: A Leadership Trait That Can Transform Your Business To Achieve Extraordinary Results ”. Indeed, this view is echoed in countless business headlines.