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Emba 10 06 2010

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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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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 Page 1
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 Page 2
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 Page 3
CV Self Assessment Recruiters seek talented analysts/ problem solvers, not CV writers Page 4

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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 Page 1
  • 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 Page 2
  • 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 Page 3
  • 4. CV Self Assessment Recruiters seek talented analysts/ problem solvers, not CV writers Page 4