Consulting Career Connection

Excel

You've done your homework, you've read and researched, you've triple checked your resume for typos and you have your elevator pitch down pat, what's next? Set your goals, line your ducks and EXCEL! In this section you can read articles written by practitioners and peers in the field, join discussions about the future of the industry and even start a few of your own.

Excel at the Elevator Pitch

There's a lot of selling in consulting: you'll learn to sell your firm's services to develop new business and you'll find ways to 'sell' your recommendations to clients who might be a little reluctant to embrace change. A good place to start is to practice selling you - after all, that's essentially what an interview is. If you had thirty seconds to describe yourself to the CEO of your dream firm, what would you say? Read more

A Young Consultant's Guide to Compensation

The industry has always competed for high-potential talent, and as a result, there is a whole lot of elbowing going on for a limited number of entry-level consulting positions. We've researched compensation for entry level consultant and analyst jobs to help you answer questions like: How much should one expect to make? Do the strategy brand names pay significantly more than others? Read more

Your Personal Brand and Social Media

The people in your personal and professional networks have an extraordinary effect on who you are and how you see the world. They affect how you spend your time, the decisions you make and the way other people see you. In short, your network and how you interact with people in it are key components of your personal brand. Read more

Deloitte - What Is It We Do?

Burning Question

Q. What would you say are the essential skills for a successful career in consulting?
A. Creativity, the ability to think quickly and logically and good people skills are just a few characteristics that are absolutely necessary to survive and thrive as a consultant; this isn't a job for the faint hearted. Check out the article on what it is consultants actually do and what skill sets are most valuable... Read more

Words from the Wise

"Consulting is about your capacity to engage the client, to be interesting and to bring energy into a situation in a comfortable way. It's about the right level of self-confidence. You can't be afraid to ask questions or admit you don't know something."
Bill Matassoni, former Partner - Boston Consulting Group & McKinsey