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Management Consulting versus Investment Banking

Management Consulted

The cons of investment banking – the long hours, the repetitive and unengaging nature of the work, the lack of non-finance exit opportunities – mattered far more to me than a 6-figure salary. Banking salaries average 50-100% higher than consulting salaries , with the difference increasingly significant as your seniority increases.

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Reader FAQ – “Designer” Consulting Resumes, Late Applications, and Plan Bs

Management Consulted

You’ve bombarded us with insightful questions about resumes, interviews, applications, and how to pick up the pieces and consider alternatives to consulting when you don’t make the cut. Q: I would like to know if you tailor resumes for consulting companies that are specialized in Brand Strategy & Design?

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You’ve been rejected from all consulting jobs. What’s next?

Management Consulted

What’s next – when your resume doesn’t receive an interview; your first round doesn’t lead to a call-back; your final round receives a polite rejection? The advice applies equally to industries like investment banking. If you don’t make it past the resume stage, don’t ask.

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LinkedIn Hacks for Management Consulting Applicants

Tom Spencer

LinkedIn is an often overlooked part of the management consulting application. A candidate might spend hours on their resume and cover letter but put little thought into their LinkedIn profile other than a profile picture and a cheesy blurb in the “about” section. Quality beats quantity here.

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Short blogging break plus preview of what’s coming up at Management Consulted

Management Consulted

For more background info and if you’re just starting to read my blog, here are some recommended posts: Management Consulting and the Consulting Industry 101 ; Investment Banking vs Management Consulting ; Day in the life of a Management Consultant ; Overview of the management consulting recruiting process.

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5 reasons to sign up for a Management Consulting Bootcamp (registration now open!)

Management Consulted

Management Consulted is taking consulting bootcamps on the road – live and delivered straight to you. What is a Management Consulting Bootcamp? For the low price of $575, each participant receives a complete resume / cover letter edit ($350), the MC Book Bundle ($195) and 8 hours of group instruction (priceless).

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3 ways financial advisory consulting bests strategy consulting

Management Consulted

If you’re taking a consulting position or internship to bulk up a resume as a stepping stone until you switch to a larger firm, the larger firm will want to see a brand name work experience (both your firm and the client firm) over your ability to serve a company that is 1/100th of their size. 2013 Management Consulting Salaries.

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