How to get into Management Consulting
What is Management Consulting and what do Management Consultants do? Management consulting involves helping organisations solve business problems, improve performance, operations, and implement lasting change. Management Consultants help to improve efficiency, maximize growth, and create value. They also help organisations become more competitive, productive, or sustainable.
Core Areas of Management Consultancy
•Strategy and Transformation Consulting
•Financial Consulting
•Human Resource Consulting
•Change Management Consulting
•Operations Management Consulting
•Project Management Consulting
•Product Management Consulting
•Technology Consulting
Core Skills Required
•Analytical and Research Skills
•Problem-Solving Skills
•Organisational Skills
•Communication Skills
•Teamwork and People Skills
•Commercial Awareness
•Leadership Skills
•Stakeholder Management
Top 20 Management Consulting Firms In The UK
1. Deloitte
2. PwC
3. McKinsey & Company
4. Accenture
5. KPMG
6. Boston Consulting Group
7. Bain & Company
8. EY
9. IBM Consulting
10. AtkinsRealis
11. Capgemini
12. Grant Thornton
13. BearingPoint
14. Kearney
15. PA Consulting
16. Atos
17. Curzor Consulting
18. Oliver Wyman
19. Baringa
20. Vendigital
Getting in
To get into Management Consulting, you need to demonstrate strong professional performance, strong academic achievements, and an enviable impact as an experienced hire, or the potential to achieve exponential result as a graduate (entry level) hire. These tips should help:
•Develop the skills, capabilities, experience and qualifications required
•Develop sector knowledge, commercial awareness and technical authority
•Speak to a friend, Mentor or Coach
•Craft your CV, Cover Letter and LinkedIn Profile to suit the role and industry. Use @HighImpactCV if you are based in the UK or @BTDTHub if you are based in Nigeria, Ghana or Kenya
•Apply for specific rather than generic roles and get ready for interviews
•Prepare for the screening interview (usually10-20 minutes)
•Prepare for the final interview (usually 1-2 hours)
If you are looking for a rewarding and challenging career you should consider Management Consulting. Management Consulting provides opportunities for professional candidates with deep expertise. It will continue to be a highly valued profession. And anyone can make it to Management Consulting, including YOU!
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