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Companies and organizations hire consultants to strategize solutions to business, organizational, or industry-specific problems by offering a fresh perspective, objectivity, and/or a specific knowledge base or expertise. While the industry offers the opportunity for travel, work variety, high salaries, and bonuses, it can be greatly affected by the economy and consultants may experience highs and lows in their workload. You might be interested in one of two types of consulting, management consulting, which is focused on helping organizations improve and achieve their goals, and strategy consulting, which happens at higher levels of management and is often focused on helping organizations expand or identify new goals.

Generally, the consulting industry looks for applicants with strong academic credentials, quantitative ability, problem-solving ability, an understanding of business, and leadership/teamwork experience. Interpersonal and communication skills are also important. The interview process often includes a case interview that is used to assess a candidate’s thought process and analytical skills. Recruiting for entry-level consultant positions typically begins in the fall.

Consulting Opportunities Guide: Programs, Recruiting Timelines, and Bridge Initiatives for Undergraduates & Master’s (Non-MBA) – Boston Consulting Group (BCG), McKinsey and Bain & Company

Read below for CAPD’s consulting opportunities guide specifically designed for MIT undergraduate and master’s (non-MBA) students.

Boston Consulting Group

McKinsey & Company 

Bain & Company 

By Mitchell Moise
Mitchell Moise Employer Outreach and Engagement Specialist
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Consulting Opportunities Guide: Programs, Recruiting Timelines, and Bridge Initiatives for Advanced Degree Candidates (PhDs & Postdocs) – Boston Consulting Group (BCG), McKinsey and Bain & Company

Read below for CAPD’s consulting opportunities guide specifically designed for MIT advanced degree candidates.

Boston Consulting Group

McKinsey & Company 

Bain & Company 

By Mitchell Moise
Mitchell Moise Employer Outreach and Engagement Specialist
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Why you should attend the MIT 2025 Spring Career Night

Are you ready to take the next step in your career journey? MIT Spring Career Night 2025 is your chance to connect with top employers, explore career opportunities, and gain valuable insights — all in one evening. Whether you’re actively job-seeking …

By Malgorzata Gassan
Malgorzata Gassan Assistant Director of Events
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Top 10 Boutique Consulting Firms in US

Today’s consulting landscape is incredibly diverse. Some firms are small and specialized, and others are massive and have their hands in every sector imaginable. The smaller firms are often referred to as boutique consulting firms.

But size is not what …

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Connect with McKinsey- Apply by June 1

The Connect with McKinsey program is designed to help students across North America in undergraduate and non-MBA master’s programs create early connections with our colleagues and learn more about our recruiting process for full-time and internship roles starting in 2025. …

By Francis Borrego
Francis Borrego Associate Director, Employer Relations 
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Top 10 Boutique Consulting Firms in US

Today’s consulting landscape is incredibly diverse. Some firms are small and specialized, and others are massive and have their hands …

Case interviews are a common part of the process when interviewing for consulting positions. Check out BCG’s tips on how …

Top 25 consulting firms of 2024 by Management Consulted

There are hundreds of consulting firms – big and small, niche and broad.

From the prestigious MBB to the Big …

Consulting “Bridge” Programs for PhD candidates & Postdocs

Bridge Programs are 1-5 day programs where advanced degree candidates can get an inside look at consulting companies – the work, …