Get Active in Our Amazing Community of Over 448,000 Peers!

Schedule mock interviews on the Meeting Board, join the latest community discussions in our Consulting Q&A and find like-minded Case Partners to connect and practice with!
Question merged
This question is read-only because it has been merged with Should a doctorate in natural sciences join the consulting industry – who gave it a try?.

Getting a consulting job with science PhD

consulting job phd
Recent activity on May 23, 2017
1 Answer
2.9 k Views
Anonymous C asked on May 23, 2017

Hi, I have a PhD in neuroscience and would like to apply to consulting firms. I have never done any case interview. Any recommendation where should I start? Any advice at all?

Thanks!

Overview of answers

Upvotes
  • Upvotes
  • Date ascending
  • Date descending
Best answer
Anonymous replied on May 23, 2017

Hi,

I am not sure how far along you are with process. Consulting firms usually have 3-4 stages. You start by applying, attaching CV and Cover Letter (sometimes) then filling in questions about why consulting, what you know about the industry etc. If you know people working in industry you can ask them about day to day, projects they worked on etc. The more you know, the easier it is to pass that stage. Each application on average takes 3-4 hours.

Next stage is Situational Judgement Test, which is mostly logical on what you would do in certain work situations. You don't really need to prepare, it's mostly common sense.

After you get an interview invitation, could be a webcam, phone or face to face with a HR representative. You can prepare for these by practising with a friend or a coach.

Finally if you pass, you have an invitation to Assessment Centre - here you will have a case study, group presentation, sometimes in-tray exercise and interview.

Hopefully this gives you a bit more info and advice. I can help with any of the stages I mentioned as well as give you insight into best approach to application. Let me know if you need help or have any other questions!

Upvotes
3
Sudipto updated an answer on May 24, 2017

Congratulation dear! You have PhD. But if you want to practice cases, can I send cases via email? Kindly inform me via Whatsapp (+918961680035) with your email and your name.

Thanks,

Sudipto

(edited)

Upvotes
0
How likely are you to recommend us to a friend or fellow student?
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
0 = Not likely
10 = Very likely