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S12E26: The Advanced Degree Candidate's Guide to Breaking Into Consulting
Jan 19, 2024
Learn about the opportunities for Advanced Degree Candidates to break into consulting through bridge programs and specialist roles. Discover how to enter the field without a specific academic background and the importance of networking and resume quality in the recruitment process.
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- Consulting firms value advanced degree candidates for their problem-solving abilities and transferable skills from their respective fields.
- Breaking into consulting as an advanced degree candidate can be achieved through bridge programs, specialist roles, or generalist roles, each with specific requirements and application processes.
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Why consulting firms hire advanced degree candidates
Consulting firms hire advanced degree candidates because they bring a lot of value to the industry. Their ability to identify problems, find solutions using data, and follow a dedicated process is highly valuable. For example, JDs or lawyers have strong analytical and articulation skills, which are sought after by consulting firms. PhD candidates with experience in science fields excel at identifying and solving novel problems using data, skills that are transferable to consulting. MDs, with their knowledge of patient care and experience in hospital environments, are attractive to consulting firms, as healthcare organizations are major clients of consulting services.
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