How to get into consulting after being rejected: tips to improve your odds
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How to get into consulting after being rejected: tips to improve your odds

With the top consulting firms accepting only 1-4% of applicants, consulting roles are highly competitive.

Let's face it - the odds of landing a consulting job, especially at top firms, are statistically low. But with persistence and the right strategies, you can get your foot in the door. If you've been rejected, don’t lose hope; these tips can boost your chances of success.

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 How to Break Into Consulting from a Non-Target University
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How to Break Into Consulting from a Non-Target University

Consulting has a very elitist image that firms only hire graduates from target universities like Harvard, Oxford and Cambridge.

Times are changing and the consulting talent pool is diversifying but can you really become a consultant from a non-target university?

YES!

Here’s how to maximise your chances of being recruited into consulting from a non-target background.

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What degree is best for consulting?
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What degree is best for consulting?

When consulting first became a profession in its own right, consulting firms used to only hire the top MBA graduates from specific target universities like Harvard, Oxford and Cambridge.

Those days are well and truly behind us but it leaves us with the question…what degree is best to get into consulting?

In this blog we’ll break down which degree courses best prepare you for a consulting career.

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What do consultants do next?
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What do consultants do next?

Many consultants arrive expecting to stay a couple of years but end up falling in love with the work. However, all good things must come to an end. In this blog we reveal popular next steps after a career in consulting.

Consulting skills are highly valued across industries. Ex-consultants move into diverse roles, but there are some distinct patterns.

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Demystifying the 'Up or Out' Consulting Career Model
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Demystifying the 'Up or Out' Consulting Career Model

'Up or out' shapes consulting careers, but its meaning has evolved.

You’ve probably heard of the term ‘up or out’ to describe the consulting career model. In the past this used to be a very aggressive ‘get promoted or get fired’ model but, fortunately, times are changing.

This blog explains the modern reality for ambitious graduates.

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How to use AI to help prepare for your consulting interview
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How to use AI to help prepare for your consulting interview

Generative AI can be very helpful if you know how to use them. In this blog, we’re going to show you how you can use generative AI to help you prepare for your consulting interview.

Our advice is intended to be augmented with the other interview preparation that you’re already doing. AI can provide a helpful starting point, but success depends on you.

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