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Start a career in IT consulting? |
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Thanks exMoto1 |
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03/27/2002 |
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Shapeshifter,
In response to your answers:
1. If you want to work for a small to medium size firm, then look for that. Don't get caught up in the Big Five hype. Ultimately, it is not the name of the firm on your resume that matters, but the skills you learn there. I know plenty of very talented people at the big boys, but don't go there just for the "resume impact."
2. I am happy to see that are able to communicate what you are interested in. Being able to focus on your next career move, even if its your first career move, is crucial. You will be able to articulate this to potential employers, and have solid criteria to decide whether or not they are right for you.
3. Consulting is all of those things you say. It can also be tedious, frightening, and political. In almost every way, it is more challenging than industry. If this excites you, you are on the right track.
On travel: Are you sure that your small to medium size firm is going to make you travel that much? The Big Five will, but... well, just read the thread below.
Good luck. |
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Thanks exMoto1 -- you've made some good points for me to consider. To answer your last question, I don't know how much travelw ould be required at a smaller firm. Actually, a big part of my original purpose in starting this thread was to get an idea of whether IT Consultants travel as heavily as Strategy Consultants. I'm getting the feeling that it really depends. And that's ok with me -- even up to a moderate amount of travel (2-3 days/wk) shouldn't bother me. But I don't really want to go past that level on a consistent, regular basis.
My next step will be figuring out who to talk to in the Boston area (small to medium firms) and getting in the door in this economy...
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