Category: management consulting

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,…

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…

Booz Allen interview on Obama and public sector consulting

If you're not familiar with my interview with a consultant from Booz Allen, we briefly covered government consulting which generated great reader interest. Booz guy thoughtfully followed up with some…

Management consulting lingo

Management consulting “lingo” – words and phrases that applicants and interviewees should know

People make fun of consultants constantly for their lingo. Whether justified or not (I will restrain from turning this blog into too much of a soapbox), it's important for anyone…