Violet Said:

Any tips on how to increase business in a career consulting firm?

We Answered:

contact the career development office of local colleges, universities and high schools.

Do radio spots on local radio stations.

Marketing and advertising is the key. expand your key markets and make the public aware of your services.

Joyce Said:

Business Consulting Careers?

We Answered:

Stock broker

Dwight Said:

how to start a career in business/management consulting?

We Answered:

It depends on the type of your diploma (under-graduate or post-graduate), number of years of experience, and skills/knowledge that certain positions you are able to obtain in the career path in management consultancy.

For example, at McKinsey, if you have only a university degree, you can just become a business analyst, not more. If you have a master degree + experience + skills, you may climb to Associate, then Engagement Manager, then Associate Principle ...or specialist, then expert, then, Associate Principle... If you want to know more about these titles and the ladder in details, please visit here
http://www.mckinsey.com/careers/is_mckin…

You may also check out PriceWaterHouseCoopers website to see their career path.
www.pwc.com

These two companies are the world top consultancy companies where you may want to have your start (maybe as an intern first). Of course there are others out there you may consider.

Good luck!

Marilyn Said:

Career Shift to business consulting from a regular Techie Job?

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You can get into business consulting at the ground level (which you would be, despite your tech experience) by applying to any of the ery large consulting firms. You need to have a demonstrated interest in business, show that you are well-rounded, dedicated, and a very good thinker.

You will likely have to write essays for your job applications (most consulting firms have on-line applications), so practice your writing. If you manage to score an interview (which in itself is difficult to do), prepare thoroughly for a case-study (or more likely, several case-study interviews) as well as "fit" interviews. You can get books that detail the types of interviews you will face at Vault.com, or from Wet-Feet Press. Be aware that you will only have very general case-study interviews, not based on knowing business models or specific business knowledge (Expect questions like, "How many tennis balls will fit into a 747?", or "Is it better for a taxi driver at JFK airport to wait at the airport for a fare, or drive back into Manhattan to search for his/her next fare?")

Fortunately, there is lots of turnover at top-tier consulting firms, so they hire lots of entry-level people to keep things running. Also, every large consulting firm hires non-MBA staff for these positions. MBAs get hired at a higher position. And lastly, I hope you like to travel...

Howard Said:

What do I need an MBA in for a career in consulting?

We Answered:

First, an observation and some advice... You sound like you are just shooting to make lots of money without looking that much at what you really want to do. You will quickly spend most of whatever you make and grow tired of a job that you don't really love. Figure out what you really want to do in life, get the education and experience to be really good at it and the money will take care of itself.

For the first two options, the MBA designation is less important than where you go to school. It may not be fair but the reality is to get a consulting or VC job right our of school requires that you attend (and excel) at a pretty top notch school. Think Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, Northwestern, etc. Those jobs are REALLY hard to get. For an operations job, Management is the way to go. Most Ops positions are more about managing than finance or marketing. And yes, you can make significantly more than 100K but you may need to work at it a few years. The days of lots of jobs with big salaries for MBA grads are pretty much over.