In an ever more difficult environment for entry-level job candidates, what are employers really looking for from the job applicants?  That is, without years of relevant experience, how do job seekers stand out verse all of the other “inexperienced” candidates applying for the same job? Research from Millennial Branding suggests that employers are looking for [...]

A popular question we get is something like the following: I’ve been working full-time for last 10 years at Big Company doing Big Company Function. I recently enrolled in a local part-time MBA program. How do I take advantage of this opportunity to break into a good consulting firm? Click here to see the 6 [...]

Is getting ahead in life dictated by your “book smarts”, or something more? Intelligence might be less important than you think. Studios show that your IQ might be overshadowed by a few other forms of intelligence: Emotional, Moral and Body intellegence. These concepts deal more with how you treat others – and yourself. They make [...]

Can you say you have already completely figured out what you truly want from your career? Where you want to be? How to get there in the most efficient way possible? A career coach can help with all these questions and much more, particularly if you feel you’ve been spinning your wheels without a clear [...]

Is your “digital doppelgänger” holding you back? Haunted by your “digital shadow”? If you haven’t taken the time to research your own name (or business name) online like a prospective client or customer would, you might not know if you have a bad online reputation. It can happen to you – even if you don’t [...]

Some lucky individuals are a natural at, shall we call it, “socializing with a purpose”. But for those of us not so fortunate, it can be difficult and stressful figuring out how to start (and sometimes more importantly, END) a networking conversation. Consider getting some ideas organized ahead of time for both situations. It can [...]

What makes a “good” consultant? It may be hard to pinpoint, whether you are an experienced consultant or a first-time job seeker. The Consulting Editors at Vault.com present 6 key skill sets that should be developed and refined for success as a consultant: financial, vertical, practice, process, technology….and, of course, consulting. Do you agree with [...]

The article may be focused on new/upcoming graduates, but the information is applicable to anyone seeking a job as a consultant. But if you are new to the field, it is vitally important to know about the hiring process and situations unique to consultant recruiting – such a the case interview. Make your combination of [...]

The case interview provides a platform for the interviewer to learn much more about future employees than their resumes can provide. It may be unsettling to “invent” numbers to work with, but remember – the numbers themselves are not necessarily the point. The employer is not only looking for your answer, which may or may [...]

It’s easy to run to your list of contacts, friends and colleagues when you’re in need. But if that’s the only time you reach out to them, you may be missing out on a more valuable connection – and risk losing it entirely. Make sure you attend to your network “garden” to nurture and grow [...]