
Top Tips for New Consulting Analysts: The Insider's Guide
Starting a consulting career can feel daunting. In this blog we’ll share key strategies on mastering efficiency, asking the best questions, and networking to set you up for success.
Launch your consulting career confidently with these proven tips for new consulting analysts.

How long does it take to get promoted in consulting?
Most new consultants arrive at their consulting firm with unrealistic expectations of how quickly they’ll be promoted.
This blog offers an insight into realistic promotion timelines for each level.

Fast Track Your Consulting Career: A New Consultant's Guide to Networking
The people you network with within your consulting firm really makes a difference to your consulting career.
This blog shares the four most valuable people for new consultants to network with, where to find them and tips to maximise those relationships.

How to build a personal brand in Consulting
Your reputation is everything in consulting. Implement these proven strategies to establish your niche, share your expertise, and strengthen your personal brand.

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.

Consulting career levels explained
Consulting titles vary widely by firm, but similar core expectations exist at each stage. In this blog we’ll give you an overview of typical consulting ranks and what responsibilities to expect at each level.

The first 90 days: setting yourself up for success as a new consultant…
Starting a consulting career can feel daunting. Fortunately, Consulting Survival is here to help you set yourself up for success in the first 90 days of your new consulting career.
Follow these tips in your first 3 months to build strong foundations for success. Prioritise these strategies early on to start strong.

Should you do an MBA before joining consulting?
Does doing an MBA substantially improve your chances of getting into consulting in 2023? And does it really help you once you’ve become a consultant?
The answer is: it depends.
This blog will give you advice on whether it’s really worth doing an MBA before joining consulting.

4 Tips to stand out as a Management Consultant
Competition is fierce in consulting, even after landing a coveted place at the firm. In this blog we’re going to give you four tips for standing out against your consulting peers to get noticed and accelerate your career.

Unconventional paths into Consulting
Did you know… unconventional backgrounds can lead to consulting success!
You don't need a typical career trajectory to become a consultant. In this blog we’ll show how even the most unique work histories build transferrable consulting skills that can translate into excellent career.
Consulting firms increasingly value diverse perspectives. If you didn't follow a traditional path, highlight how your background equips you for consulting work.

How to break into consulting after graduating
If you’re in your final year of university and want to become a consultant, you might be thinking about how to break into consulting after graduating.
In this blog we’re going to talk about the conventional and unconventional ways that you can become a consultant after university.

How to get promoted as a consultant
Consulting promotions are competitive, but achievable with the right approach.
This blog shares general advice on getting promoted in consulting. Each firm has its nuances so it’s important that you understand your specific firm’s promotion criteria. In this blog we reveal the promotion patterns that are common across all firms.

The 2023 Guide to Thriving and Surviving as a new Consultant
Despite economic uncertainty, 2023 can still be the year your consulting career thrives.
Follow these tips to maximise your value and progress.

Can you get into consulting without any experience?
People who want to become a consultant relatively early in their careers are often faced with a tough question: how can I break into consulting without any experience?
Similarly, if you started a career that’s very different to consulting and now want to make a switch, it can feel like you’re facing the same problem.
This blog will show you to get your consulting application noticed, even without any experience.

What qualifications do you need to be a Management Consultant?
There's no ‘official’ qualification for consulting jobs. However, certain courses and certifications can significantly improve your odds of success.
Whilst consulting firms value real-world experience over paper qualifications, targeted learning shows commitment and builds relevant skills that will help you take your consulting career to new heights.

Is Consulting still a good career in 2023?
It’s no secret that 2023 has been an extraordinarily difficult year for consulting. Client demand is drying up in light of the precarious global economic situation. This meant consultants were piling up on the bench, unbillable.
So is 2023 the right time to start your consulting career?