I find myself struggling the explain things with the same eloquence as my colleagues. How can I improve my consulting speak? Any recommended books?

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Hi 🐠- I have a data analytic background, and am joining a consulting firm’s fraud group. I don’t know much about accounting - any books/good sources to brush up on to get some general knowledge?

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What are your top books for selling consulting work? SPIN, Challenger, etc.

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I have a consulting/PE interview on Friday, please recommend consulting books or sites to read. Need to speak consulting language

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What consulting books are good to read?

Topics. How to climb the corporate ladder as fast as possible.

Any other good consultant information.

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I’m growing a highly technical team from industry and most don’t have consulting experience. What books / tools would you recommend to get them up to speed on consulting, building relationships, etc?

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What are some of your favorite books for learning more about client services, strategy / consulting?

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Anyone know of good books or reading materials to learn about the consulting world?

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What skills to study / learn that are relevant to M&A or Strategy consulting? Have been studying a lot of valuation, econ, strat, finance, M&A. Books / courses / topics you recommend?

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Top 3 strategy consulting books?

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Can anyone recommend me insightful books which can help consulting/career but not with titles like “how to be a successful manager” etc.

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Any recommendations on good consulting-focused books out there that help us become better consultants and strategic problem-solvers?

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Starting new SC M&A role after 3 YOE in ERP and tech consulting. I have 3 weeks to learn as much as I can so I don’t sound like an idiot on my first day. I bought some books, how would you prep?

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what are some top books to read specifically geared towards consultants/consulting?

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Best “consulting” books with topics on frameworks, strategy, etc. to prepare for MBB interview?
i.e. Lords of Strategy, On competition and competitive strategy. Thanks

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Been doing IT strategy consulting for about 6 years now, coming from an engineering background & want to shape up on economics and finance. Any books/websites/... you 🐠 can recommend?

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What books to read to learn consulting frameworks/implementation approach about:

1. Tech Strategy development
2. Enterprise Architecture development
3. IT Op Model development
4. Tech ROI analysis

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Walked thru my B-school library today...I noticed a "Consulting" section...it was just 20ish books but cool to see. I graduated in 2006. Were "consulting" related classes at your school?

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Any suggestions on books to help transition from consulting to VC?

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Tips, articles, videos, books on career planning?
I know consulting isn’t a long term career option for me, but I have no 1, 3, 5 nor 10 year plan/idea.
Did you join consulting with a timeframe/plan?

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What books / materials did you find helpful to prepare for interviews outside of consulting?

New into consulting. As much as I want to enjoy the Christmas break I also feel I must learn something and advance my skills. Any recommendations?! Books, podcasts, online courses...others...

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Books to learn more about how to drive sales in consulting? Any recommendations?

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Trying to get a 45 y/o sibling in to consulting (was an entrepreneur prior in the restaurant industry). No college degree but willing to bust his but to learn. Books/online courses recommended pls

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Trying to get a 45 y/o sibling in to consulting (was an entrepreneur prior in the restaurant industry). No college degree but willing to bust his but to learn. Books/online courses recommended pls

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Hiya! I was wondering if anyone here has any good recommendations in terms of books or learning material that I can pick up to learn about sales and marketing relevant to the consulting industry?

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How do you prepare for consulting interviews? Any particular books or blogs? Brush up on any particular methodologies/cases?

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How do you prepare for consulting interviews? Any particular books or blogs? Brush up on any particular methodologies/cases? (Contd.)

Anyone know of any good books or lists of commonly used consulting terms? I’m haven’t been able to confuse my client as well as I would like.

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MS folk - Does the firm offer any services for GMAT prep/ business school? I.e. reimbursement for books, consulting services etc

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best books to practice quant questions for consulting and ibanking?

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Anyone have a consulting services sales training they recommend taking? Or books to read?

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Best books to read for acing the interview at the a big 4 consulting firm?

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Any good books on consulting and specifically selling?

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What are some good books or training resources that would help one excel in the consulting world?

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Any suggestions on good books on consulting for reading during holidays

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Came from a developer background. What are some business books that can help me get better on the functional consulting side? Have nearly zero formal business education.

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Looking to start “playing the system at PwC” I’ve expensed/booking by the books and just figured out my team are buying extra/expensing BS to get more rewards. Teach me the ways of consulting - Go

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Is anyone running a small nonprofit on the side in addition to consulting? I am planning to start one to carry out some of my passion work. (Any books, courses, places to start?)

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Folks.... what are some of your favorite books on consulting??

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I would like to learn more about development and real estate. Can anyone recommend any books or courses that you think are informative. Eventually I would like to own a few apartment buildings, but I know there is a lot I need to learn 1st. Any advice appreciated. 

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Hey guys, question regarding new years resolutions. Anyone know some good books about how to lead better and step up to become a great CD?

Any recommendations for a book/podcast/self study materials for a new finance attorney? I have no background in finance and was assigned to a finance group. Help me!!

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Book suggestions for new-ish investor - PLEASE. Need to learn the fundamentals

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Book recommendations? I’ve been reading atomic habits, and have moved onto Traders guns and money.

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My professional life at the moment is far from ideal. I’ve been on quarantine (long story, but a good one) for the last seven years. Royalties from my books don’t pay the bills. My entrepreneurial pursuits remain hampered. For the interim, I’ve been looking for a remote opportunity where I can leverage my skills in marketing, sales, social media, and elsewhere for a decent sum. I have a social media presence which, in recent years, reached millions. There has to be something exciting I can do.

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It's March, and I have done a lot of seminars in Jan and Feb. I've gotten a few clients but would like to increase AUM drastically! Any books, sites or advice on what I can do for marketing?

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Hey friends, I've been in sales for over ten years in retail/ hospitality.

I'm focusing my efforts to make a switch into tech sales and id like to work for AWS.

I completed a tech sales bootcamp and have purchased a couple books on sales methodology, more so enhancing sales + active listening skills.

If anybody would be willing to chat! I'd love more insight on roles Within AWS tech sales.

Care for a quick dm chat?

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Looking for senior designers that knows shopper marketing. Please DM with books!

Looking to improve general communication skills (especially around structuring narrative/ key messages), any books/courses that you would recommend?

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Coming soon!! In anticipation of the new Dune movie, I dissect the book for gems of leadership lessons. There are SO many! Stay tuned! @blackmarketleadership

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Any book recommendations to gift my cousin sister? She studied (masters) psychology and is a trained classical dancer.

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Any great personal finance/investment books to read? Or even YouTubers/Podcasters

Really looking into expanding my investment horizons — particularly about learning about how to allocate my investment portfolio. Also, always nice to learn about better ways to save and cutback.

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Any book recommendations on excel modeling for real world business applications?

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Can some of you experienced folk recommend some good books for rookies? What are your favorites for investment strategies, marketing, selling, etc.?

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My accounting edge finance is not compatible with the new Mac OS. I do not need the $15/month subscription they offering as an upgrade since I’m a lone freelancer. I’ve always kept my own books and did my own taxes. Anyone else out there with a basic bookkeeping program recommendation for Mac would be appreciated.

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After how many days of Capgemini L2 round can i expect hr call. Thanks in advance

Anyone work at Goldman Sachs as a CWM, PWM, Wealth Management Professional, Analyst/Sr. Analyst? How do you like the team? What is the salary range? Is this entry level?

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Anyone else hate having to ask customers to donate to charities? ...like, I get that it's for a good cause and everything, but it feels super awkward

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$260 a good deal?

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It's amazing how many calls you start to get after a few years as an associate... headhunters, contacts at other firms, money managers (lol)

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I just realized I missed a hearing for a pro Bono client. The Pro Bono partner knew about it but I’m not sure if they went. I’ve been slammed due to Russia and Ukraine issues. . . How pissed do you think the Pro Bono partner will be?

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I joined Wipro on Feb 2022, Am i eligible for hike this time?

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So… which one of you nutters got up at 3am (EST) to watch DTS? What do we think?

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it’s been 3 years in this city and I really need to hang out with someone other than my boyfriend. But I’m terrible at “networking"

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I used to be so devoted to my academics that I kind of forgot to make some close friends. How do you reignite your social life after college?

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What is the salary range for PL8 ?

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Celebal Technologies employees,
Is there any welcome kit or relocation perks in Celebal technologies and what are the perks?

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In Nagarro I informed my HR to reconsider my salary. She asked me to send the counter offer. It's done. By when can I expect the update? Shall I ask her again or wait her to come to me. My DOJ is 3rd week of December. Nagarro Tata Consultancy Accenture Infosys

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How much EY India offers for Manager position in technology consulting role

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SAP sharks, whats the maximum salary we can expect at T2.3 band. Also , can someone let me k now what does T2.3 band signify.SAP

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I am 7 yoe as TechnoFuntional Consultant working with SAP ABAP and SAP SD. I started as ABAP extensively working with SD, so certified in SD. Is there a demand for this type of skill? What role should I look for?
Any inputs are helpful.

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Hi Fishes, Got a call from SAP for functional role .I have 10 yrs exp in SAP functional skill , how much can I ask for compensation. Since when I asked 50% hike recruiter behaved abnormally and denied it.
What's job level and avg compensation for 10 yrs exp resource in sap labs.

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Does SAP SDC provide any mobile phone device?

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