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Good reads from the consulting blogosphere, plus a great site for case interview preparation

Readers will notice that the posting rate here at MC has slowed a bit recently. Have been working on several related projects (the Consulting Bible among them) and will be…

How Consultants Review Resumes

How Consultants Review Resumes

The consulting resume review process is a black box for applicants. You only know whether you've gotten the interview or been rejected. In rare cases, you'll get feedback on why…

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10 Steps To Solve Any Sizing Question

Sizing questions are tough. They can be ambiguous, complex, and you're expected to present a sound solution with minimal data. The following are examples of sizing questions: "How many rounds…

The Truth about GPA Cutoff, SAT, GMAT Scores, Career Changes, and Office Selection

Is there a GPA cutoff for consulting? What do I do if I have a low SAT score from high school? Are some offices easier than others to recruit for?…

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Top 10 Tips for Management Consulting Cover Letters That Will Land An Interview

The cover letter is a required component of any job application - but often the biggest headache for applicants. In this post, I discuss the top 10 tips for consulting…

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Booz Allen Consultant Interview – Life as a Consultant

This post kicks off my "Life as a Consultant" series - where, through interviews, we take an inside look at the stories of current and past consultants. Some background before we…

How To Get Consulting Jobs – Even if Consulting Firms Don’t Recruit at Your School

Most GMCs (global management consultancies) such as Booz Allen, BCG, and Accenture recruit at only the top 25-50 U.S. undergraduate and MBA programs. Internationally, the process is even more selective.…

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Case Interview 101: Powerful Tips To Launch Your Success

In previous posts, we've discussed interviews, resumes, and the general recruiting process. Today, we want to touch upon one of the most important but often overlooked aspects of the interview…

Official site launch – thanks to Mergers and Inquisitions, and some useful consulting resources from around the web

Today marks the official launch of Management Consulted. I've been flying under the radar as I tried to establish some pillar content. Starting today, I'll be making a public push…

The Truth Behind Management Consulting Salaries: From Analyst Thru Partner

Consultant salaries are a topic many readers are dying to learn more about. We've gathered the data from our own experiences, clients who land offers, consulting colleagues, and public sources. They…

Preview of the upcoming “Consulting Bible” – the 2 most important and most common interview questions you’ll ever hear

Readers will notice that the posting rate has slowed here at Management Consulted. The reason? I've been developing a "Consulting Bible" - an insider's guide to consulting interviews that will…

How to Get Consulting Jobs from a Liberal Arts and Humanities Background

How to Get Consulting Jobs from a Liberal Arts and Humanities Background

courtesy of toothpaste for dinnerLiberal arts and humanities majors are often criticized for being "soft majors" - with unchallenging classes and lack of "real world" skill development leaving them unable…