For my loyal readers out there, I’m giving you $50 OFF the BRAND NEW HOME STUDY VERSION of my training program “New Consultant Boot Camp.” But hurry, sale ends February 10th! Get the details here…

Wondering what it’s like to work in a management consulting firm? There are lots of places to get a perspective – from firm to independent websites. While the best way to find out is to shadow a consultant or intern for a firm you are considering, here is a listing of resources across the web to give you some insight.

It’s challenging to get a fair look if you’ve got little to no direct professional experience required for a role. But experience isn’t all about the 9-5, is it? Here’s how to get credit for stuff outside of work.

Summer internships are a rite of passage for aspiring consultants. Whether your ultimate goal is a job offer or just to try before you buy, here are six ways to make the most of your internship.

“If you accept a position with a firm that with a very specific niche focus – and you realize you don’t like the work – what’s the best thing to do for my career? Should you switch to a generalist firm immediately or work there for a couple years?” It’s a great question, with a not-so-simple answer. If you’ve pondered this yourself recently, here are a few things you might consider when making your pro/con list.

Submitted By: Kristine Schoonmaker
In just a one day I’m going to be sharing the 3 questions (and the answers too) that you need to know if you want less stress, better performance, and more free time as a new consultant.
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When you’re trying to break into consulting, there’s a lot of prep that goes into getting past the interview. But, once you land the job, the real fun begins! Have you ever considered the things you need to do — right now — to start building valuable experience, perform well on your projects, and really differentiate yourself as an up and coming star? All you need are the answers to 3 questions…

Consulting firms – and all companies really – look to fill their areas of greatest need when hiring new employees. While your skills, education, experience and interests are important, at the end of the day, they need to fill the seats to meet the demands of their clients and the type of projects they are selling most. So it should be no surprise when someone with a highly analytical mind and an interest in strategy gets aligned to technology, especially for new hires coming right out of college with limited experience. When you find yourself in the wrong spot for you, here are 7 strategies you can implement to help you get a move on inside your firm, rather than quitting and going somewhere else.

I get a lot of questions about how to get into consulting if you don’t have any direct experience. Breaking in if you didn’t graduate from a university at which they recruit, nor live in a city where they have a large presence can seem daunting. Before becoming a coach, I spent a number of years in the consulting field. However my path to get there was certainly far from the norm. When I faced that very challenge I realized the path that had led me there was complete serendipity! What had seemed like a chance wandering through my early career had actually led me straight to where I needed to be well-positioned to make that career move.