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  • Management Consulting

  • Specialty Consulting

  • Internal Consulting

  • Management consulting is the practice of providing consulting services to organizations to improve their performance or to assist in achieving operational, organizational and strategic objectives.

    Sample employers include Bain, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Deloitte, EY-Parthenon, Kearney, KPMG, L.E.K., Mars & Co., McKinsey, Oliver Wyman, PWC, and Strategy&.

  • Specialty consulting covers firms with clients in a particular niche area and can be industry-wide (ie. Education) or functional (Innovation).

    Sample employers include:

    • Economic – Analysis Group, Cornerstone
    • Technology – Accenture, IBM, ICF, West Monroe
    • Healthcare – Chartis Group, ZS Associates
    • Growth Strategy – Blue Ridge Partners, Fidelity Consulting, Simon-Kucher
    • Design & Innovation – co:collective, Doblin, Innosight
    • Education – Bellwether Education Partners, Bridgespan, Tyton
    • Non-Profit – CCS Fundraising, Wellspring
    • Government – Delivery Associates, Guidehouse
    • Economic Development – IDInsight, Accenture Development Partnerships, Redstone Strategy Group

  • Often referred to as Internal Strategy or Corporate Strategy, serve in an internal advisory capacity within organizations. Consulting expertise improves company performance.

    Sample employers include:

    • Financial: Fidelity, American Express, Liberty Mutual, M&T Bank, Chase
    • Health: Bayer, Yale New Haven Health System, Pfizer
    • Tech: IBM, Tata Consulting, Samsung
    • CPG: PepsiCo, Ford
    • Energy: Amphenol
    • Government: US Secret Service, National Parks

Consulting Deadlines (updated 6/13)

Incoming students interested in consulting roles should keep a close eye on application deadlines for pre-MBA programs, summer internships, and full-time positions. These deadlines can come up quickly, and missing them means missing out on key opportunities. We recommend setting …

By Mike Minutoli
Mike Minutoli Senior Director, Career Education and Coaching
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Making a Confident Career Change: Opportunities, Threats, Strengths, and Weaknesses

Making a career pivot is an exciting but complex decision, often requiring a mix of reflection, strategy, and adaptability. Whether you’re shifting industries, moving to a new function, or exploring an entirely different career path, a pivot allows you to …

By Mike Minutoli
Mike Minutoli Senior Director, Career Education and Coaching
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The Consulting Resume

One of the most crucial ways to land a great consulting role is by building a strong resume. If you are starting from scratch, you can find a functional guide on how to craft your resume…

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By Mike Minutoli
Mike Minutoli Senior Director, Career Education and Coaching
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Leadership Development Programs (LDP) 101

Leadership Development Programs (or LDPs) are fast-track programs within companies designed to develop participants for future leadership roles. These programs vary significantly from one company to the next, as each organization tailors its program to meet specific needs, including structure, …

By Kennedy Sani
Kennedy Sani Employer Partnerships Manager
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How to Succeed in a Consulting Career – An Expert Coach’s Guide

Venturing into the world of consulting is akin to embarking on a captivating journey – one that demands a specific set of skills, unwavering dedication to excellence, and steadfast ethical conduct. It’s a journey where trust is the currency, and …

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