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Anyone here work as a consultant?
Posted on 11/25/13 at 4:35 pm
Posted on 11/25/13 at 4:35 pm
Specifically for one of the big firms? Might be making the jump here soon. I know I'll be on the road all the time, but it seems way more interesting than my desk job. Plus it will be great for my career...being in my early 30's and looking to get to the C-level one day.
Any personal experiences?
Admin, please move to MT
Any personal experiences?
Admin, please move to MT
This post was edited on 11/25/13 at 5:02 pm
Posted on 11/25/13 at 4:37 pm to USLttarP
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Anyone here work as a consultant?
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Specifically for one of the big firms?
great details...consulting work should be great for you
Posted on 11/25/13 at 4:38 pm to iAmBatman
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great details...consulting work should be great for you
he's just testing your problem solving skills.
Posted on 11/25/13 at 4:40 pm to theOG
No time to gchat but time to post? I feel betrayed.
Posted on 11/25/13 at 4:44 pm to USLttarP
I work as Consultant. (Critical Facilites/Infrastructure)
Work from home, company car and access to King Air for travel. Dream career.
Work from home, company car and access to King Air for travel. Dream career.
Posted on 11/25/13 at 4:46 pm to DaphneTigah
Nice. BTW, I lived in a Daphne from 2nd-8th grade. My mom still lives in SF
Posted on 11/25/13 at 4:48 pm to USLttarP
Was in management consulting for five years prior to the Job I am at now. It was a very fun part of my career where I got to travel but you will find it is very cutthroat I'm on all of your peers in terms of who all is destined for upper management.
The firm was starting up an office in Phoenix and I was more or less told that I was hand-picked to go open on office however if I did not choose that option that I would not have a job in Houston anymore. So it was either take this big promotion we are offering and if you don't Well then screw you
The firm was starting up an office in Phoenix and I was more or less told that I was hand-picked to go open on office however if I did not choose that option that I would not have a job in Houston anymore. So it was either take this big promotion we are offering and if you don't Well then screw you
This post was edited on 11/25/13 at 4:50 pm
Posted on 11/25/13 at 4:49 pm to USLttarP
Love the area.
What type of work are you involved with? What field?
What type of work are you involved with? What field?
Posted on 11/25/13 at 4:53 pm to DaphneTigah
Yeah it's a great place to live.
Healthcare Revenue Cycle
Healthcare Revenue Cycle
This post was edited on 11/25/13 at 5:06 pm
Posted on 11/25/13 at 4:53 pm to USLttarP
I'd take this to the money talk board, if any TD board. You won't find the audience here that you need.
I'll throw in my limited exposure to the management consulting. I work on the Advisory side of a Big 4 accounting firm but don't work on a lot of management consulting projects. I am pretty well connected with that side of the firm and have considered crossing over, but I think there are clearly better places to do MC, especially if you want to be doing enterprise level strategy work.
Getting into strategy consulting at a prestigious firm is incredibly difficult, so trying to get on the consulting side of an accounting firm and doing operational consulting would be more reasonable and still involve the lifestyle of a consultant. They travel a ton and most I know enjoy it. Managers and above need to sell work to really succeed so keep that in mind. Also, at the staff and senior level, you have to deal with the politics of aligning yourself with the best leadership and desirable projects. Based on your age, you'd probably enter as a Senior Associate, not a Manager. Also, hours can be bad but you are given a lot of flexibility and independence. I find a lot of consultants are jack of all trade types, which can be interesting and challenging, but sometimes I think it's detrimental to the quality of work delivered. I'd suggest relying on your industry experience to pigeon hole yourself as an expert in your field rather than being used as a jack of all trades.
That was a bit of rambling, but I hope that provides at least a little insight.
I'll throw in my limited exposure to the management consulting. I work on the Advisory side of a Big 4 accounting firm but don't work on a lot of management consulting projects. I am pretty well connected with that side of the firm and have considered crossing over, but I think there are clearly better places to do MC, especially if you want to be doing enterprise level strategy work.
Getting into strategy consulting at a prestigious firm is incredibly difficult, so trying to get on the consulting side of an accounting firm and doing operational consulting would be more reasonable and still involve the lifestyle of a consultant. They travel a ton and most I know enjoy it. Managers and above need to sell work to really succeed so keep that in mind. Also, at the staff and senior level, you have to deal with the politics of aligning yourself with the best leadership and desirable projects. Based on your age, you'd probably enter as a Senior Associate, not a Manager. Also, hours can be bad but you are given a lot of flexibility and independence. I find a lot of consultants are jack of all trade types, which can be interesting and challenging, but sometimes I think it's detrimental to the quality of work delivered. I'd suggest relying on your industry experience to pigeon hole yourself as an expert in your field rather than being used as a jack of all trades.
That was a bit of rambling, but I hope that provides at least a little insight.
Posted on 11/25/13 at 4:54 pm to USLttarP
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Any personal experiences?
I consulted with Siri today re how to get my scrotum out of a zip-tie.
Posted on 11/25/13 at 4:54 pm to Putty
were you pledging a fraternity?
Posted on 11/25/13 at 4:56 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Yeah, seems kind of messed up. Uprooting seems to be a constant for most of them until you get to a certain level. I have a son, so looks like Houston would be my permanent address as it's the closest to him.
Posted on 11/25/13 at 5:01 pm to Tigerbait46
Thanks a lot for the insight
This opportunity is with a Big 4 and is specific to strategic management which is what I have always wanted to do. Right, I'd be below a manger but even that is a nice living considering you are always on the road and don't pay for much while out. It just seems like the best avenue career wise for my ultimate aspirations.
This opportunity is with a Big 4 and is specific to strategic management which is what I have always wanted to do. Right, I'd be below a manger but even that is a nice living considering you are always on the road and don't pay for much while out. It just seems like the best avenue career wise for my ultimate aspirations.
Posted on 11/25/13 at 5:05 pm to USLttarP
Put in your dues and establish some quality experience and a reputation. The rest will take care of itself if you stay aggressive.
I did 10 years in the field and traveled like a nomad. Today at 35 I have what most folks what consider a dream job.
Good luck.
I did 10 years in the field and traveled like a nomad. Today at 35 I have what most folks what consider a dream job.
Good luck.
Posted on 11/25/13 at 5:09 pm to USLttarP
I am glad this popped up. I am actually looking for a job in healthcare consulting as well. I have been exposed to a lot including strategy, patient and stakeholder engagement, and clinical and financial outcomes.
I see so much demand in healthcare right now. Hopefully something will materialize.
I see so much demand in healthcare right now. Hopefully something will materialize.
Posted on 11/25/13 at 5:10 pm to USLttarP
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This opportunity is with a Big 4 and is specific to strategic management which is what I have always wanted to do. Right, I'd be below a manger but even that is a nice living considering you are always on the road and don't pay for much while out. It just seems like the best avenue career wise for my ultimate aspirations.
I would make sure the "strategic management" is actually aligned with what you want to do. What might seem like sexy buzz words could ultimately end up actually meaning something closer to "Specialized Auditor." Obviously, the consulting side for each Big 4 is different. Deloitte has a totally separate MC business and PwC recently acquired Booz so the type of strategy consulting at those firms may be different than EY or KPMG.
Either way, the Advisory side of the B4 is really growing and the best place to be in the firm. If you think you'll enjoy the lifestyle of traveling (in a market like Houston though you might actually end up staying in town quite often) and are looking for a challenge, I'd go for it. The networking opportunities are great and the firms can be fun places to work.
Posted on 11/25/13 at 6:12 pm to Tigerbait46
I'm in this world. What do you want to know?
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