Career questions tagged consulting
How do you build up a consulting firm ?
How much experience should you have to build a successful consulting business? What are the biggest obstacles to success, and what skills are essential?
What human skill has helped you stand out with a client in an AI-enabled environment?
What human skill has helped you stand out with a client in an AI-enabled environment?
What does a each employee (from associate-partner) at a Big 4 accounting firm do?
I am currently a Junior in college studying accounting. I also have an internship at one of the Big 4 firms. I plan on getting my CPA after I finish 5 years of school (4-bachelors and 1-year of masters). I want help decided if I should stay in public accounting and work my way up or if it will be beneficial to go private after a few years.
Accounting Career Advice ?
Hello everyone, I'm currently exploring career paths in the accounting field and I'm particularly interested in the advisory sector. Could anyone share insights on the various advisory roles available within accounting, and what skills or experiences are most valuable for success in these roles? Additionally, what are the typical career progression opportunities in this field? Thanks in advance for your guidance!
What do I need to do to get into a good business university and land a job in a big consulting company?
I am about to start my first year of IB in a few weeks, and I'm lost. I have picked these IB subjects: Business, Economics, English (lang and lit) - HL Math AA, ESS, Spanish ab into - SL I want to find as many opportunities (online or in Singapore) that will help me get into a great business university that allows me to get a job in a big consulting company (like mckensy, deloitte, etc) I am aware that universities prefer math as an HL but math is not my strong point. I want to get into a business field, such as marketing, HR, or any other field that requires minimal math.
How did you get your start in consulting?
I am a Junior in University who hopes to have a career in consulting but I'm not sure where to start.
How can I use my current work experience and Operation Management & Consulting course work to find a full-time position before graduating?
I am a 26 year old student pursuing a BA in Operation Management & Consulting and I am trying to find an entry level full time position in careers such as program management, CSR, consulting, or talent management. I have 8 years of experience in data entry and claims management that has required me to manage teams, refine processes, and be receptive to learning new skills for new positions.
What's one of the best things someone can do to help break into consulting?
I'm at Ohio State right now and wondering how I break into the field.
What other firms than MBB sponsor international students straight out of undergrad #Spring25?
What other firms than MBB sponsor international students straight out of undergrad? #Spring25
How does the educational background needed for consulting differ from what's typically expected in more traditional or design-heavy engineering roles?
I am a Freshman pursuing a BS in Business and Engineering. After looking at possible career paths I became very interested in engineering consulting. I want to see if my major aligns with this career and what I can add to my studies.
What interviewing practice resources are there for non-software positions?
Hi everyone, I’m a part-time PhD student in Mechanical Engineering, with a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering. I previously worked at Boeing as a Systems Engineer and was recently affected by layoffs. I’m now actively seeking new opportunities in systems engineering—particularly in the automotive, healthcare, space, and broader aerospace sectors. I hold INCOSE (International Council on Systems Engineering) certification, a Python certification from Nucamp, and bring strong experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Simulink, and MATLAB. My work has always been guided by a systems thinking mindset and a passion for solving complex problems. As a U.S. Person (though not yet a citizen), I’m currently unable to work in some companies/ roles—but I look forward to the day I can serve in those areas too. I’m counting down the days until I can fully contribute to this country in the ways I know I’m capable of. My main question is how I can prep for interviews with companies such as SpaceX, Tesla, etc. I know there are websites for hard-core software engineers to get advice from people from Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, etc. But I am not aware of such a thing for the systems engineering world. If you know of any opportunities or connections that align with my background, I’d truly appreciate your support or advice. Thank you for taking the time to read this!
Is it realistically possible to be a present and active parent while working as a full-time consultant? #Spring25
I’m a freshman and someone who’s always thinking 100 steps ahead. Two of my biggest goals in life are to be a great mom and a successful consultant. I know consulting can be demanding, so I’d really appreciate hearing your perspective or advice on whether it’s possible to balance both, and what that might look like from your experience. #Spring25
How do I break out in management consulting?
Whenever I try to find information about consulting online, it's usually in reference to tax/audit consulting specifically, which isn't what I'm hoping to do. Instead, I want to do management consulting. While I have plenty of experiences in leadership outside of the working world, I've rarely had an opportunity to manage others in my career so far. Do I need a few years of management experience coming out to school to really be a viable consultant? Or would potential internship experience and my education be enough for me to start at an entry-level at a consulting firm?
How do I create professional relationships with alumni from my school?
I am a Senior at a finance school in NYC, finishing up my BBA in Economics and have a job in an Education company focused on Mergers and Acquisitions and some Operations as a part time. I am planning to work towards a MBA in 5 or so more years after I get more experience under me, for a end goal of working in Financial Consulting at MBB. I know the importance of networking and expanding my professional relationships and have done a good job doing so at work, however I am struggling to leverage my school ties to professionals in the field that I have never met. What advice do you have for me in terms of leveraging past alumni connections and how do I approach creating and maintaining a meaningful professional relationship with them
How can I break into the sports management agency field without prior internship experience Most entry-level positions and networking opportunities seem to require it, and I'm struggling to secure one. What are some alternative strategies or less conventional paths I can take to demonstrate my skills and passion and get my foot in the door? Any advice on building connections and gaining relevant experience outside of traditional internships would be greatly appreciated.?
I'm a senior at Baruch College studying Operations Management and Consulting. I took an antitrust law class covering the NCAA and NIL really sparked my interest in the legal and business side of sports, particularly athlete representation. My ultimate career goal is to help both professional and amateur athletes achieve their goals on the field while also setting them up for long-term success off the field. I'm drawn to the idea of combining my business acumen with a passion for sports to make a real difference in athletes' lives.
why is conditional consultant important?
why is conditional consultant important?
What are all the consulting jobs and what are the benifits to each?
What are the different types of consulting I can get into? I'm looking into the industry and it sounds interesting.
Healthcare consulting career advice?
I am currently a consultanting analyst for the home health and hospice space. I want to be able to progress in this industry, what can be some lateral jobs moves I can make
What is the most stressful part of creating a technology consulting business? #Spring24 ?
I am a junior in High School interested in Computer Science and Business. In the future I hope to become an entrepreneur with a computer based consulting business such as IT help, Cyber Security, Web development, etc.
Former consultants - If you made the jump to industry after working in consulting, how did that work for you?
I am very excited to know that I'll be working as a strategy consultant soon after graduation! However, I am considering 'making the jump' to industry later on in life to work at a more specific company that aligns with the changes I'd like to see in the world. (My dream would be to work for a company focused on renewable energy, or plant based food systems!) For those that were able to make the transition from consulting to industry, how did that happen for you? Was that a goal for you, or did it occur naturally? How did your day to day differ? Do you ever think about going back to consulting? Thanks so much for your time <3 #Spring24
How to become a Consultant?
Share your journey & guide aspiring Consultants on their path. Note: We've seen a lot of interest in this career, so we're looking for guidance from our community of professionals.
How do I break into the consulting world?
I am a 23 year old from the United States finishing my Masters degree in International Business Management in France at Grenoble Ecole de Management. Although I am in a Masters program, it is still very difficult to break into the consulting world. I tried searching for mentorship programs at some of the top consulting firms, but from what I have seen, they are only offering these programs to people with diverse backgrounds, which I do not have. Any tips for improving my resume or any free online courses that you may know of would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!
How can I start getting internships since I just decided a major?
What do you recommend for a junior student studying business admin, operations and supply chain management that just decided their major looking to get internships such as non profit consulting and management consulting?
What are the different types of consulting I can get into as a first job?
Recently graduated and am looking for entry level positions that will lead into consulting positions
How Can I look for scholarships?
How Can I look for scholarships? Why I have to investigate about school? What is something to considerate? Where are some opportunities of jobs How to get in universities?
In consulting, do you have to get your own clients?
Hi I'm a first year college student and I'm considering consulting as a career or advisory such as financial planner. But I do NOT like reaching out to people and the idea of trying to get clients on my own. Is this the only way to get clients or do some firms do that for you? Thank you
How do I start Management Consulting Career?
I need advice in how I make myself stand-out of the crowd that is already hunting Management Consultants jobs. I want to know the perfect kick start to management consultant career and unmeasured success.
How am I supposed to know what I want to do with the rest of my life?
How am I supposed to know what I want to do with the rest of my life? Will I ever get sick of my job? What if I want to change careers? I am lost and confused.