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Why do so many people want to go into consulting?
The number one reason that attracts people to consulting is the skill-set. You learn quickly on the job and develop even faster. Even a junior analyst might present to c-suite executives, execute complex analysis and work in a high octane team. Therefore, the gradient of the learning curve is incredibly steep.
What can I do instead of consulting?
Let’s take a closer look at your options after consulting
- Do more study.
- Go client-side.
- Join a not for profit.
- Make like you’re in the West Wing.
- Become a banker – or join some other professional services firm or fund.
- Do your own thing!
How do you survive a consulting life?
11 Tips that will help you survive management consulting projects
- Befriend the customer / be likable.
- Always be 2-3 steps ahead of the customer and your boss.
- Prepare ahead of time.
- Outsource whatever you can.
- Be efficient.
- Use any opportunity to sleep.
- Create a sense of urgency for the team and the customer.
Why do you want to work at consulting?
Consulting provides exceptional opportunities to work with executives, progress quickly in your career, collaborate with talented people, and to travel to new places. In addition to these reasons (which you could tell a recruiter), there are a few you wouldn’t want to mention during an interview.
What happens when you don’t pay heed to your consultants?
If you don’t pay heed to their counsel, you may end up making sacrifices that you don’t want to make. Burnout is a clear possibility. An anecdote has it that when a consultant at a prestigious consulting company, XYZ, introduced herself to someone, she got this response: “Ah, yes, XYZ! Full of people who used to be interesting.”
Do you want to travel as a consultant?
Sometimes a partner will sell a very large project while the rest of the office is already really busy. That’s when your opportunity to travel as a consultant comes up. Some people love it, others hate it. But working in different countries can be a great opportunity.
Should you use a management consultant?
Management consultancies are only rarely able to ensure that your projects match your expertise. You may have a marketing degree but may be called upon to plan the implementation of an engineering project for a client, for example.
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