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- | Five or ten years ago, these were the go-to jobs for many PhDs, and they're still out there! Consulting firms love our analytic skills and the fact that basic math doesn't scare us. | + | In the mid-2000's through 2010+, these were the go-to jobs for many PhDs, and they're still out there! Consulting firms love our analytic skills and the fact that basic math doesn't scare us. |
That being said, if you are set on joining a consulting firm, do your homework. Consulting interviews follow a different format than most other interviews, and include a "case study" portion. There are plenty of books available to prepare/practice for this. Knowing some business jargon will help a lot. The Career Center will conduct mock interviews with you, and they are familiar with this process (several people at the Career Center are former consultants!). | That being said, if you are set on joining a consulting firm, do your homework. Consulting interviews follow a different format than most other interviews, and include a "case study" portion. There are plenty of books available to prepare/practice for this. Knowing some business jargon will help a lot. The Career Center will conduct mock interviews with you, and they are familiar with this process (several people at the Career Center are former consultants!). |