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Before Day 1: Taking Advantage of the In-Between

Tom Spencer

Since everyone has a unique financial situation, amount of free time, and ability to travel, some of these suggestions will be more applicable to you than others. This does not need to be a resume building activity, as you obviously have the job already. Speaking of travelling, this is obviously an attractive, but expensive, option.

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

Tom Spencer

While I wouldn’t be directly involved in patient care I would be influencing the environment and resources that ultimately would impact the quality of the therapy they received. I read all the major books, blogs, and resources out there. His free moments are spent traveling and enjoying sporting events with his wife and daughter.

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BCG Offer vs. AT Kearney Offer

CaseInterview.com

From a prestige factor, BCG is the better name to have on the consulting resume , particularly if you are early in your career and you do not have another big brand name employer preceding ATK or BCG. 4) Or at some point, quit BCG, live off savings, move to the country of your choice (assuming you have travel visas, etc.)

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Why Consulting?

CaseInterview.com

Established firms also have dedicated alumni relations departments who provide useful resources and networking opportunities for consultants after they have left the firm. Consulting also provides a powerful resume stamp of pedigree that makes many other professionals stand up and take notice. Additional Resources.

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Tour Recap – Day 7 (New York Consulting Bootcamp)

Management Consulted

Welcome…to the final day, the crowning achievement, of our 2013 8-day East Coast (we counted our final travel day too). As a part of the Bootcamp package, we currently offer our entire MC Book Bundle as well as a resume and cover letter edit to each person in attendance. 10AM – 11AM – Structuring the fit interview.

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Virtual Interview Tips to Hire Top Talent

LSA Global

The option of interviewing and hiring virtually, rather than through typical in-person interviews, is quickly becoming the new norm as recruiters and hiring managers adapt to social distancing, look to open up their talent pool, and manage travel expenses. Virtual Interview Tips to Hire Top Talent.

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Management Consulting versus Investment Banking

Management Consulted

Instead of defining the basic characteristics of each job (there are plenty of resources out there for that, including the Vault and Wetfeet Guides ), I will address a laundry list of defining differences between the two professions. Consultants – depending on firm – travel anywhere from 25-75% of their time.

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