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Reader FAQ – “Designer” Consulting Resumes, Late Applications, and Plan Bs

Management Consulted

You’ve bombarded us with insightful questions about resumes, interviews, applications, and how to pick up the pieces and consider alternatives to consulting when you don’t make the cut. Q: I would like to know if you tailor resumes for consulting companies that are specialized in Brand Strategy & Design?

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An Unconventional Path: One Medical Student’s Journey Into Consulting

Tom Spencer

As time passed, to my surprise, I actually realized that I was more interested in addressing the issues of the healthcare system itself than working to provide direct patient care. He’s most passionate about healthcare redesign, patient engagement, and the life sciences. Image: Pexels.

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Experienced Hire from Harvard breaks in to Healthcare Consulting (Part 1)

Management Consulted

How did Charlie, a recent Harvard undergrad, navigate through the process of getting accepted to medical school and working for a biotech firm on the West Coast to finally finding his true passion in healthcare consulting (and landing an offer at Putnam)? I was focusing on L.E.K., And then the other one is Boston Consulting Group.

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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

For example: Mckinsey: Insight 2018 and Insight STEM + Healthcare. Clearview Healthcare Partners: Connect to Clearview. On the other hand, if you want to work your way to the upper echelons of the consulting world or work for other healthcare or life science companies then further training may not be necessary. Image: Pexels.

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Simon-Kucher & Partners Interviews & Culture

Management Consulted

The firm has developed an impressive client list of many Fortune 500 companies from a variety of industries, but the majority of its business comes from pharmaceutical, healthcare, and medical technology firms. Healthcare. Transportation, Travel & Tourism. Travel is unavoidable at Simon-Kucher. Construction.

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Alvarez & Marsal Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

Healthcare. That being said, Alvarez & Marsal are still a prestigious and exciting firm, so working there will not look bad on your resume. While you can and should expect to travel a lot, they do try to keep travel regional, so you won’t be crossing time zones every 4 days. Regulatory and Risk Management. Industries.

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Reader FAQ — weekend getaway flights, new hire jitters, and the LinkedIn labyrinth

Management Consulted

I book my flights through my company’s travel site and charge it to my corporate card. You have many years of fully-funded travel ahead of you. Q: I’ve been following your firm for a few months now and truly have you to thank for helping me secure a great position at a boutique healthcare consulting firm.