Category: Where do I Start?

5 Early Career Mistakes to Avoid

When I started my corporate career, it wasn’t all warm fuzzies. In fact – I made a few really big mistakes. Here were 5 mistakes I made in my first 3 months – and, in what should be no surprise to you, they are the top 5 mistakes we see otherwise-savvy professionals make every single…

Common Case Interview Questions

Mastering the most common case interview questions is the first step towards acing your case interview and landing a coveted job offer. Crafting an impeccable resume and preparing for the fit interview are important, but just the beginning – the real challenge lies in conquering the case interview. To effectively prepare, you must understand the…

Career In Management Consulting: Four Paths to Break In

A career in management consulting affords some incredible benefits, including: amazing learning opportunities, top-notch exit opportunities, and generous compensation packages. There is no secret formula for how to become a successful management consultant, but there are four basic paths to break into the industry: Undergraduate recruiting MBA recruiting Advanced Degree recruiting Experienced hire recruiting Today,…

Consulting Hiring Timeline

Consulting hiring timelines can be confusing. Consulting roles are some of the most coveted jobs in the corporate world. Yet, the timeline and process for breaking into a top firm isn’t always clear. And due to the significant number of variables associated with the steps of the process, the answer is anything but straightforward. In…

Advisory vs. Consulting: How Are They Different?

Many corporations and organizations across the world leverage the services of consultants or advisors to solve a wide array of problems. Consulting and advisory firms have shaped many decisions in our modern world. From helping governments navigate tricky situations like the coronavirus pandemic to aiding corporations in the pursuit of increased market share, these nuanced…

6 Consulting Recruiting Trends to Know for 2024

Consulting recruiting trends are constantly changing, and 2024 is no different. If you're getting your information from 10-year-old YouTube videos or amateur blogs, you'll be caught off guard by the changes that are taking place in the consulting recruiting process. No matter which position or firm you're targeting, pay attention to these 6 consulting recruiting…

Breaking Into Consulting From a Non-Target School: 6 Tips

Yes, the top consulting firms hire large numbers out of HBS, Booth, Wharton, Kellogg, et al year in and year out. And yes, firms do give preference to their target schools. But, there is a pathway you can take to break into consulting from a non-target school (whether you're an undergrad or MBA). Let's dive…

What Do Consulting Firms Do?

What do consulting firms do? Why do companies hire them? In short, companies hire consultants to help solve problems or implement business solutions when they lack the internal resources, expertise, or political capital to address the issue. However, there is a wide variation in the rationale for why firms decide to hire consulting firms. Sometimes,…

The Difference between Strategy, Implementation, and Tech Consulting

There are many different types of management consulting, and with this come a myriad of misconceptions. Three of the most common types of consulting are strategy, implementation, and tech consulting. Do you know the differences between them? We’ve heard of people applying for an implementation role and realizing later that it’s completely different from strategy…

How To Become A Consultant: Experienced Hire

This article is aimed at the working professional - AKA "experienced hire" in consulting-speak - who is looking to transition into consulting from a full-time role in industry. Here are 4 specific tips you can apply to your journey today. 4 Tips for Experienced Hires to Break Into Consulting You, as a working professional, don't…