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Management Consulting

This section includes resources related to the management consulting sector. Once you have identified one or more specific areas of interest, constructing an effective job search strategy becomes much easier.

Companies and organizations hire consultants to strategize solutions to business, organizational, or industry specific problems. The value in hiring a consultant is a fresh perspective, objectivity, and/or a specific knowledge base or expertise. This section provides links sites where you’ll find information on case interviews, professional associations, and job information.

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MANAGEMENT CONSULTING ONLINE: This website provides an overview of management consulting. Learn about what consultants do, the skills required for the job, leading firms and salaries and trends in the field.

CASE INTERVIEWS: McKinsey practice case interviews are available online.

INSIDE CONSULTING: Information on practice case interviews.

CASE INTERVIEW STRATEGIES: Learn successful strategies for handling case interviews.

CAMPUSACCESS.COM: Another good site for information on case interviews.

ACTUAL COMPANY CASE INTERVIEW SITES: Students can find many more case interview examples on company web sites. For example, go to Bains's site for an interactive case.

CONSULTING MAGAZINE: A resource for consultants.

KENNEDY INFORMATION: Management consultant’s website with links to other resources.

ASSOCIATION OF INTERNAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS: A professional association for consultants.

ASSOCIATION OF MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT FIRMS: Another professional association for consultants.

INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS USA: A third professional organization for consultants.

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