The document discusses how EMBA students can pursue careers in consulting firms, noting that while top tier firms tend not to hire EMBAs, there are still some opportunities for experienced professionals with the right preparation. It provides advice on conducting a self-assessment, targeting the right firms, and using resources like the Consulting Club and career services to help secure interviews. The final pages also include tips on writing a CV and links to online resources for EMBA students interested in consulting careers.
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Emba 10 06 2010
1. EMBAs and consulting (1 of 2)
Not easy, but possible
A handful of examples from last year, compared with 50-70
MBAs
Tend not to be top tier firms
Notably 1 DEMBA this year has secured an offer from
McKinsey
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2. EMBAs and consulting (2 of 2)
How do the Really no chances I'm still interested,
consulting firms for EMBAs to join so how should I go
see EMBAs? consulting firms? about it?
• You are not in the • Different for • Don't leave it until
‘sweet spot’ experienced the end of your
consultants time at business
• Understand at school
which level you • If you have no
will be hired consulting • Start with a very
experience, there honest self
• Career switching may still be analysis/
EMBAs find this opportunities assessment
the hardest
• Options more • Think hard about
• A full time MBA limited for senior which firms might
demonstrates level hires eg ‘Big suit you best
strong drive and 4’ or technical
commitment specialist firms • Prepare
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3. LBS resources to help you
Online
• My blog (www.problemssolved.org) & others
• CV self-assessment guide
• LBS case book & others
• Consulting Club discussion forum
Consulting Club
• Speaker series & panels
• Case workshops & similar events
• Crack a case – 2,000+ mock interviews
Career Services
• Career Coach
• Referral to see consulting specialist
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4. CV Self Assessment
Recruiters seek
talented analysts/
problem solvers,
not CV writers
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