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

Tom Spencer

it doesn’t provide you with business acumen and healthcare policy fundamentals, nor does it prepare you for case and behavioral interviews, or teach you how to properly format a business style resume. I knew that I would enjoy being in boardrooms and the office more than the operating room and clinic. Image: Pexels.

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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

One of the hardest parts of the application process, especially for those coming from an academic background is putting together a strong business style resume. Below are a handful of tips to assist in transitioning your academic resume into a consulting resume: Keep it to 1 page. Focus on results (ideally quantifiable ones).

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OC&C Strategy Consultants Interview and Culture

Management Consulted

This firm was birthed out of the frustration they both felt with their employer, who they believed devoted too much time to operational issues while neglecting strategic analysis. Operational Strategy. Expect to travel to the client location on an as-needed basis; regardless, Fridays are usually spent in your home office.

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From STEM PhD to Federal Consulting: An Interview with Josh

Management Consulted

This provided me with a steady income, a flexible schedule to travel and train and also helped me tap into my “inner entrepreneur” (I have started three businesses since this experience). The University of Vermont had a strong sports nutrition program and I decided to go back to school and learn how to be a better athlete.

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FTI Consulting Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

The FTI Technology practice played a substantial role in the Major League Baseball steroids investigation that both news and sports casters covered religiously. It also means that interns are at times required to travel and interact with FTI’s clients. A mentor/performance manager is assigned to each intern as well. Exit Opportunities.

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Top Consulting Firms

CaseInterview.com

While McKinsey, Bain, or BCG will probably provide the most powerful resume augmentation, every one of the top consulting firms carries a blend of size and prestige that can take you places. However, they tend to have an intense lifestyle with lots of travel, face-to-face engagements, and long hours as a result. Employee Satisfaction.