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Want Out of Consulting |
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The McKinsey Way |
| Date Posted: |
04/03/2002 |
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IBM dude,
Which MBA program are you entering? Here are some resources you might find helpful as you're learning more about strat consulting.
For books, I think you're at the right place. The vault and wet feet have published some pretty in-depth materials and I've reviewed both and they all seem rather accurate. You might also want to go to McKinsey's and BCG's websites not only to get information about the field, but ALSO to see what books those firms have published. I have skimmed through a book called "the McKinsey Way" (or something like that) and this book was quite interesting and gave a nice "insider's view" of one of the best firms out there.
The very best place to get information, however, it your own B-school, especially if you're comfortable contacting alumni. Through "informational interviewing", you'll not only get the very best "insider info", you'll get contacts and strategies on how to land a job at SPECIFIC companies AND even office locations. |
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I skimmed thru the same book. It basically takes a bunch of common sense things like the 80:20 rule (80% of sales from 20% of clients, and so on) or nodding thoughfully when people talk to you so they think you're listening and packages them up like McKinsey discovered the Theory of Relativity.
If you are looking for a job with those firms, go to B-School where they actively recruit. Otherwise, it's very dificult to get an interview.
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