Is it too late for me to get into consulting?

There isn’t a set threshold for each firm that they have to be under. However, as someone gets further along in their career (and further away from graduation) it is harder to transition into these firms (especially for the generalist positions).

How do I break into management consulting?

HOW TO BREAK INTO CONSULTING

1. Acquire the necessary skills and knowledge.
2. Prepare a good cover letter and a strong resume.
3. Acquaint yourself with the professional consulting job-hunting process and interviews.
4. Find a good mentor in the consulting industry.
5. Become a member of a consulting club.

Where can I learn more about management consulting?

Management consulting firms provide information sessions about management consulting in general and their firm in particular, as well as informal coffee chats. These are held at many colleges, business schools, graduate schools, and online. Check these out to get smart about the industry.

Is it hard to become a consultant?

This is one of the hardest or the easiest step depending on the school, past experience, networking abilities, and the knowledge of industry. One popular saying is – if you want to be a consultant then you have to show that you are already a consultant .

Is management consulting a good career for MBA students?

Many MBA students consider management consulting as their next big step after graduation. They are deeply impressed and extremely excited by the high-profile, high-paying careers that most consultants build. They quickly make up their mind when recruiting firms arrive at their top b-schools and make an attractive sales pitch.

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.”

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