Category: life as a consultant

The True Meaning of Consulting Work/Life Balance

I've been reflecting recently on my life and my work. It started 1 month ago at my Columbia Business School reunion. Reunions do that - make you evaluate if you are where you thought you would be - and where you want to be. Management Consulted is a lifestyle company. We work insanely hard (in…

Delta American Express Gold – The Gold Standard of Airline Credit Cards?

The Gold Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card from American Express is a fantastic option for the frequent consulting traveler, and is currently offering a welcome bonus of 30,000 Delta SkyMiles after spending $1,000 in the first three months, plus, receive 50% back in the form of statement credits on purchases made directly with Delta in the first…

Work-Life Balance: Does it exist in consulting?

Work-life balance is often times one of the biggest determining factors in what job or role you choose to do - and is a primary question for potential consultants. Do you wonder about work-life balance in consulting? One person says it's amazing, frequently eating at fine restaurants and jet-setting every other weekend. Another says they…

What Do Consultants Actually Do?

What do consultants actually do? It might seem odd, but it's one of the most common questions we receive. Listen to Jenny Rae as she sheds light on what you should expect in life as a management consultant. Youtube Audio Transcription: I am Jenny Rae from Management Consulted. You know - we get a lot…

7 Strategies for Securing an Internal Transfer Within a Consulting firm

We get dozens of inquiries every year about how feasible it is to get an internal transfer to a different office. During the recruiting process, what if your first choice office is London, but you receive an opportunity to take an offer in Dubai? Will you be able to move to the London office down…

5 Secrets To Surviving Your First Consulting Job

This week, we have a special treat for you. This sage advice comes to us from Coleman Collins, author of the forthcoming The Road Warrior: A Practical Guide to Maintaining Your Health, Productivity, and Sanity While Traveling for Work and the related Road Warrior Blog. He spent five years at a boutique tech and strategy…

Two Current Women Entrepreneurs Talk About Their Experience As Women In Consulting

We have many of you ask us what it's like to be a woman in consulting. How is the firm culture? Is there time to have a family and rise up the ranks inside a top firm? Today, Jenny Rae (ex-Bain) and Lisa (ex-McKinsey) get personal and have a candid conversation about their unique experiences…

A Consultant’s Guide to Navigating the Age of Trump

These days, everyone and their mother have an opinion on the current state of political affairs. But how do you navigate the minefield of political opinion while employed in management consulting - an industry notorious for being apolitical? Or even more generally, how do you position yourself in any professional setting? After all, you're smart and have…

MC Coach Interview: My First Year at McKinsey

Today we get a sneak peek into a former McKinsey consultant's first year of life at the firm. True, true - many of you are dreaming about that coveted MBB job offer, with the prestige and lucrative lifestyle that follows. Rewind. You thought that getting the job offer is the end point, when in reality…

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

While the majority of questions we get from our readers are about breaking into consulting, a good portion of them are from new hires looking for guidance in their first 3 months on the job. We've seen questions on everything from what happens at orientation to what is appropriate attire for the first day (including…