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Why did you start this blog?

I've been helping prospective management consultants (friends, colleagues) for years with their resumes, cover letters, interviews, and recruiting questions. It's personally and professionally fulfilling for me. Given that experience (and…

Can you tell me more about your background and how you broke into management consulting?

See the About page for background info. I became a management consultant through the traditional recruiting process - extensive rounds of resume submissions and countless phone and in-person interviews. McKinsey…

How should I rank my office preferences?

Some applicants like to "game" the recruiting process, applying to less popular offices in thinking that the interview process will be easier. My answer: it depends on which consulting firm,…

What’s the difference between 1st and 2nd round interviews?

Both interview rounds will have fit interview and case interview components. The 1st rounds will likely be less challenging, with less senior consultants. The 2nd rounds will be much tougher,…

What are consulting firms looking for in fit interviews?

"Someone who I want to work with from 8am to 8pm" is how one McKinsey interviewer explained it to me. That means you are: A good communicator An effective hard-worker…

What if I make a mistake during a consulting case study?

It happens all the time. Admit your mistake ("Wait a minute, that doesn't seem right because..."). Take a second to regroup, and rewind to where you think the error started.…

I’m not getting any interview offers. How can I change that?

Listen to interviewer feedback! That is clue #1. If they don't provide it, actively follow-up with your interviewers. Fix what's wrong. If you're not getting interviews, your resume may be…

How do I prepare for the consulting recruiting process?

Read this overview post on the management consulting recruitment process. Read business news regularly (Economist, WSJ, Fortune). Start refining your resume and practicing interviews. Get expert help if needed.

What are minimum GPA requirements for consulting jobs?

If your overall GPA is above 3.5, or your major GPA is above 3.6 - you should be fine for most "screening criteria". If your GPA is under 3.5, you'll…

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…

Everything You’ve Wanted to Know About International Management Consulting

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…