Sorry to hear that your situation is so complicated.

Let's make it easier. 

What will make you more attractive to the firms you want to join? 

Consulting-like experiences that show you have an interest in consulting and a consultant-like skills. 

That's what you can fill this gap with. 

• Apply for internships or even full-time offers with smaller consulting firms. 
• Look out for consulting roles within industry firms
• Or, volunteer to do consulting work for a local organisation.

All of these are going to help big time. 

In the meantime, keep in touch with the recruiters to have clarity on the deadline for your target role. 

You might also find this article helpful:

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And reach out should you require more help.

Best,
Cristian

Hi there,

Q: I was thinking of remote jobs, but even then, I don’t know what looks desirable to recruiters.

In general, experiences that can help with a future consulting application include:

• Banking
• Strategy roles in big brands
• Strategy roles in growing startups
• Own entrepreneurial experience
• PE/VC

Or similar roles showing problem solving / strategy skills / work ethic.

To identify the exact companies, you can check for current consultants in your region on LinkedIn, identify where they worked, and target the companies for which you see the best track record.

Good luck!

Francesco

Hey there,

If you don't have a work permit and can't move at the moment, there are two things you can do:

• Start your own business
• Work remotely for someone else

Given the constraints, think creatively about what industry could work for you. Some are more open than others and your chances might be higher (e.g., NGOs, tech).

On top of that, think about working on your resume to stay attractive for firms into 2025 (e.g., take some courses, engage in some extracurricular activities).

All the best,

Florian

Applying for the 2025 cycles will be better since the 2024 cycles are going a bit sluggish.

In the meantime - one of the better low-risk experiences could be startups - either someone else's or your own.

I suggest applying to boutiques that operate both in where you have a work permit and your target destination. The idea being that you are temporarily hired in your “home” country, but still do the work at your target country (while they legalize the situation)

Hi there,

I would be happy to share my thoughts on your situation:

• First of all, I would advise you to explore remote internship opportunities or freelance projects that align with your career goals in consulting.
• Moreover, considering volunteering or engaging in pro bono consulting projects.

If you would like a more detailed discussion on your specific situation, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.

Best,

Hagen