Responses to your 1-3 in-line I have heard that most consultants leave after like 2-5 years. Why is this usually the case? Can it be seen as negative when you stay longer than that?... (more)
Hey Anonymous, I'm sorry to dissapoint, but there is no such thing as a typical day. Some days I will be staffed somewhere in Kuwait working until 3am on some obscure valuation, and then the next day... (more)
In house strategy shops are typically lead and heavily staffed by former MBB consultants. The type of work will be fairly similar but specific to your own company obviously, and assignments may last a... (more)
Hi Anonymous, here is a list of the main things you may learn as a consultant: Solve complex problems. You will learn how to find appropriate solutions for complex issues, even in areas you a... (more)
Hi Anonymous, I agree with most of what Marco has said. Although there are so many factors at play here: Personality of the CXO: I have been on projects where the CXO of the billion-dollar... (more)
Hi there, because of the way a consulting firm works (charging a different hourly fee on projects based on the seniority of the professionals working on it) this system is vital to be profitable.... (more)
So, everyone is different with their personal needs for down-time, but from my (BCG) perspective, it's better to start earlier in the year - why? Because consulting billing slows considerably closer... (more)
As with many answers you'll find in consulting, it depends. Your consultant or manager will likely want to test the waters in order to gauge your personality, ability to learn, flexibility, and i... (more)
If you haven't checked this wiki yet: Before Starting As A New Hire https://www.reddit.com/r/consulting/wiki/index/mcnewbietips Tips For New Starters https://www.reddit.com/r/consulting/w... (more)
Hi Gaurav, Your ask is complex. One simple way to start is by considering what your department is doing now and what they have trouble doing (or are unable to do but want), especially as it relate... (more)
Good news for you - not much you need to spend money on before you start. Here's what you need Dress code This usually varies by sector/region. I will say that you don't need to be fancy, but... (more)
In a certain sense YES...without great interview skills you are not given the chance to prove yourself as a great consultant :) A more serious answer: Definitely not. I've interviewed several false... (more)
This is a really common question a lot of people ask when moving into consulting. A few thoughts from my experiences: - You will simply NOT be productive if you are working 80+ hours a week for a... (more)
Hi Anonymous, your certainly need to meet a certain threshold regarding cognitive smartness ("IQ"). However, you do not need to be Albert Einstein for sure! If you meet that required IQ floor level,... (more)
What a very kind gesture - I don't know how much you want to spend but here are some rough ideas. Cufflinks Tie wireless headphones laptop bag briefcase travel suitcase watch... (more)
