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How do I know if I want to do consulting or finance?

Yet another post should help you here.

I know nothing about consulting. How do I learn more?

You've come to the right place. First, read the following articles: Management Consulting and the Consulting Industry 101 Day in the Life of a Management Consultant (client version) Management Consulting…

Live Networking Seminar with Mergers and Inquisitions – Learn How To Get Your Foot In The Door Anywhere

We're doing something new and exciting in the "networking arena" today. Brian and I have agreed to record a live discussion answering your networking questions. Here's how it'll work: Comment…

Everything You’ve Wanted to Know About International Management Consulting

Live in Berlin. Work in Tokyo. Party in Rio. A U.S.-based reader recently emailed me a series of recruiting and lifestyle questions about international management consulting. It's a great topic…

Perks of the Management Consulting Lifestyle

Points and Per Se: Perks of the Management Consulting Lifestyle Disclaimer: The MC Team is passionate about travel, and writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Management Consulted may receive…

11 tips for new consultants to hit the ground running

After releasing a few big products last week, we're back to regularly-scheduled programming. This week, we'll focus on the consulting lifestyle. Today's post is on practical tips to being successful…

How to Become a Killer Financial Modeler

Most readers of this site have heard of Mergers and Inquisitions (M&I). In fact, many of you probably discovered Management Consulted through it - that's how big it's become. Why,…

They Call It…The Consulting Bible. Now In Its Second Edition.

It's been a long time coming. I promised an update in March. As you can see, it's mid-April. I simply didn't want to release a second edition that wasn't a…

A Deloitte Consulting Interview and Offer from Wisconsin Non-target School

While the Life as a Consultant series usually features current or former consultants, today we have a new guest. Ryan Wegner is a first-year senior at a non-target school, the…

Consulting Summer Internship: 6 Secrets to Guaranteeing a Return Offer

Today we continue our discussion on consulting summer internships. Part one on preparing for the internship here. Today is all about giving yourself the best change at getting a return…

Interview With a Former Bain consultant – Life as a Consultant Series

It's been a while since our last Life as a Consultant interview. We've talked to consultants from McKinsey, Nortel Consulting, and Booz Allen amongst others. Today's interview is with a…

Management Consulting Jobs: 5 Mistakes That Will Get You Fired

First, getting fired in management consulting doesn't happen often. There are many reasons for this (eg, the rigorous recruiting process, the supportive development-focused culture). However, in tough economic times select…