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The Two Travel Cards in every New Consultant’s Wallet

Yes, you’re on the right website - this is Management Consulted, not The Points Guy. So why are we dedicating an entire post to the two travel cards that should vy for the top spot in every new consultant’s wallet? Strange as it may sound, the answer goes all the way back to why I…

Networking Course at Management Consulted

Most of us at one time or another have heard the phrase, "It's not what you know, but who you know." We'll adjust this slightly for management consulting, "It's not just what you know, but who you know." While having impeccable academic and professional credentials and a well-crafted resume are essential for landing a job…

The Value of Networking

Most jobs and careers fall into one of three categories: they primarily focus on working with people, things, or ideas. What makes a management consulting career unique is that it fits into the "all of the above" classification. You have to be able to show that you have the client-facing or leadership (people) experience, practical…

Inside Secrets For Resume Review

Resume reviews happen in as little as six seconds. That's six seconds to put your best foot forward, presenting a lifetime of professional skills, successes, stories and style onto a single page. At the most, you might nab a minute of their attention. In the consulting-management world, only 3 percent of applicants get accepted into…

Interview with Entrepreneur and ex-Deloitte consultant Carly Bigi

We have the honor today to present an interview Jenny Rae did with Carly Bigi, an alum of Vanderbilt University and Columbia Business School and formerly of Deloitte Human Capital. She is now busy “lighting the world on fire” – in her words – and we can’t wait for you to hear how she’s made…

5 Insane Perks of Travel at Elite Consulting Firms

Let’s face it - you didn’t sign up to be a consultant because you wanted to spend your work years in a cubicle, neck deep in mediocrity. You braved an insane interview process because you knew there was more out there, and because you wanted to create real change at some of the biggest and…

Consulting Bible – Step 3. Name names

Create a list of 60+ contacts   We’re on the second part of the 20-2-1 building a list of 60+ names with contact info for the 2 professionals and 1 recruiter at each of your 20 firms   It’s time to name names, as they say.   Don’t contact them yet - that’s for step…

Consulting Bible – 5 Keys To Networking Success

If networking were simple, we wouldn’t need to write an 88-page guide on how to do it well! There are 5 keys to networking success in management consulting They’re all pretty basic, but it’s jaw-dropping how many of you stray from the path when you’re out there on your own. You’ve got to stay focused…

Consulting Bible – Preface

You’ve probably heard one-liners like, ‘Networking is really important” and “It’s all about who you know” when sage advisors are proffering wisdom on how to get a job in today’s economy. Haven’t you ever wondered exactly what that looks like - especially when you might not be a natural networker, or might not know someone…

Consulting Bible Table of Contents

Preface Why The Consulting Bible? What’s New in the 3rd Edition   How To Get The Most Out of This Guide   Interview Process and Expectations General Interview Tips Interview Styles Interview Practice Plan   PST What is it? 8 Keys for PST Success Ultimate PST Prep Plan   Fit and Experiential Interview Questions Introduction…