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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. Get involved with the sports club you had been meaning to join, try climbing the rock wall in the gym, or run for student government. Learn a New Skill.

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

Tom Spencer

As I went through my medical training I even came to the point where I just knew I would be a surgical oncologist. I decided to pursue a master’s degree alongside my current training in order to better understand how clinical research played a driving role in the pharmaceutical and medical device business world. Know your priorities.

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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

MD or PhD), is whether to pursue residency training for newly minted physicians or a post-doctoral research fellowship for PhDs. This is a very difficult decision for many because deciding not to follow further training may eliminate the possibility of going back to the academic and clinical realm that they spent so much time in.

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From STEM PhD to Federal Consulting: An Interview with Josh

Management Consulted

A year after graduation, my rugby career started to show promise and I quit my analyst job to focus on training and competing. 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).

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OC&C Strategy Consultants Interview and Culture

Management Consulted

OC&C Strategy Consultants aim to train and give you a taste of what consultants do throughout your internship; therefore, this means that the projects you engage in will be fast-paced, intensive and brief. 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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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. All the while, the high-profile cases keep rolling in. 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.