Dear mentors,
I am interested in pursuing an entry level consulting career in the Middle East upon completion of my MSc Management from the Russell Group University in the UK this year. I understand this is not a target school for top consulting firms. I have around 2-3 years of experience working in the IT sector in a government role.
Given this background, I wanted to get your advice on the best way for me to break into consulting in the Middle East region. Which countries should I target that may be more open to those without backgrounds from target schools? Are there certain firms or types of consulting (IT, management, etc) that I should focus my search on? What can I do to strengthen my profile and network to increase my chances?
I would greatly appreciate any insights you can provide on getting my foot in the door in the consulting industry in the Middle East. My long term goal is to work in the Gulf region on strategy projects, but I am open to starting in a junior role in any country to gain experience. Please let me know if there are specific skills or qualifications I should highlight or obtain before applying.
Thank you for your guidance!