Hi, I am going through a few books on consulting and one thing which seems to be given a lot of importance is market sizing. What is the importance of this? It seems to me that unless it is a new product; existing competitors, long term contracts, monopolies etc would make this result unreliable at best and misleading. Can someone help me understand this?

Joining FAANG in a few months as a Product marketing manager, potentially with a new product growth focus. Any ex-consulting PMM/PM with advice and tips on how to ramp-up skills/toolset fast? (e.g, books, podcasts, sites)

You mentioned ATK being a leader in Ops Consulting. What books / white papers / magazines can one read to build such competency (for a newcomer) or to refresh one's know how (a vet in the space)? Tks!

Hi fishes,

I am a strategy consulting enthusiast from a middle class family. Don't have the financial stability to take a loan for an MBA and hence had to drop some renouned admits this year ( Think top IIM's) due to family circumstances. I still dream big and request you to provide some insights for my research:-
1) Average expected package of an associate
2) Average experience expected at ZS to get hired at associate level
3) Good books to upskill and ace the consulting case interviews

I am moving from industry to consulting and have an interview in early January with one of the big three strategy consulting firms. Any tips on case interview preparation? Reading couple books

There are very few good books on consulting and IT services that I have seen . What should such a book cover for it to be useful to a large number of consultants ? Specific topics like how to grow a career , how to develop business etc OR a general purpose overview from all angles ?

Any good books/learning materials on how consulting/non-product firms acquire other firms? Struggling to find relevant info. “Talent-based acquisitions” seem to be all about hr/recruiting. What are alternative keywords I should use?

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

Any really impactful books that have helped you career-wise? Not necessarily consulting focused. In need of guidance and a new book so figured I'd kill two birds with one stone or whatever.

New to Strategy Consulting in FS, any recommendations for success? Game plan, Mindset, Books, etc?

What books would you recommend for understanding human psychology / personalities? In a people oriented industry like consulting, I imagine it really helps understanding human behavior and building self awareness. For context, young person in consulting here.

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

What are some of the must read books in Management Consulting?

Currently working in analytics consulting looking to transition into strategy consulting. Are there any books or online courses you recommend to learn the fundamentals of strategy consulting?

Notice there are so many people with debate experience in consulting. Kinda impressed. Any highly recommended books related to debate or communication in general?

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

26 yrs old, been in consulting since finishing undergrad. Worried that I haven't narrowed my focus or found a niche to be specifically great at. Every project has been completely different... And I am constantly reading books to get smart on every other topic. My guess is this is all too common in consulting.

I am curious if this is feasible for a longterm career in consulting, especially if I am trying to continue climbing?

Anyone have recommendations for websites with academic/research reports to read or listen to (excluding consulting reports)? I read a lot of books but want to get into more technical stuff with less fluff

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?

I got reached out to about a VC role, but I had never considered VC before. I do Product Management Consulting, but I do have both an undergrad business education and product design experience.

What books / articles / sources do you reccommend if I want to learn more about VC?

If you have worked in VC, what thoughts or advice would you want to share?

Thanks for any info or advice you can share!

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?

Does anyone else start bobbing their head when Boo'd up is playing???

What’s the point of the tube thing (I don’t even know what to call it) on Tudor crowns? Love the GMT and BB58, but not sure I can get past the protruding crown.

Are there any Atlanta-based health recruiters who place nurses on contract? What is your mark up?

Trying to transfer to SF - how is the commute if living in Orinda and working at SF?

My last working day in tcs is next month 18
After lwd how many days it will take to get experience letter?
Any ex tcser?

My parents are flying to Chicago from Spain this week. They land late and want to get a hotel room by O’Hare before traveling to St. Louis the next day. Are there any rules against this right now?

Hi all, my joining in LTI is on October 1st

I am currently in my hometown in punjab

Can somebody help me if i need to go to Bangalore and collect my laptop on the day or joining or can it be shipped to my hometown.

Also since Noida/Delhi is closer to my location,can I go to ncr and collect laptop from there.

P.S. - Bangalore is my base location as per offer letter

Under/over? Greater NYC, Strong b2b product marketer dipping toes into ecom and trying to move from a 1986 sales strategy to, say, solidly 2017. In house Creative lead over a team of 7-10, offering $180k plus 20% annual bonus. Seems low to me but am I just operating with an agency salary scale mindset?

How is the work in Capgemini client samsung

Does PwC SDC try to retain employees, genuine cases? Have an offer at 30% but apart from money don't see any other reason to switch. The project and team is good.

Its a long shot but I am looking to move to Charlotte next year and wanted to know if there are any open remote jobs in learning and development. i have 8 years experience with specialty in lms and compliance

Serving notice period skill : business analysis data analytics space, 8 YOE, have 1 offer . Not getting more calls for opportunities.

Lwd feb 23rd. Where should i update my profile? Is naukri enough?

Any opening in LT

Let me know if anyone wants to save themselves from another busy season and get a referral to the Siegfried Group (with a nice sign on bonus and pay jump) 😎 Life is better outside of Big 4 audit, I promise you.

Good place to work with?

Hello - Is there a good network you can direct me to for finding a strong tech pr freelancer? What are your recommendations for finding someone that has the right relationships? I’m at a startup and we want to be more nimble in terms of pitching our story at the right time, but are not ready to work with an agency yet. Would appreciate any guidance. Thank you!

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I have cleared 2 technical rounds in TCS, and now they are saying that they can't proceed with my profile because of instability. What should I do?

Anyone at Deloitte willing to give a Life Sciences position referral? Physician with 6+ years of consulting experience in the pharma & biotech sectors. Thanks in advance!

MBB - which firm would you pick to work for and why

How do I break into a commercial broker role? I see brokers at my firm working on HVAs everyday and am curious at home much they’re taking home yearly.

Awk .Ran into a former colleague at first an egg-freezing event for ladies who are spending their peak child-bearing years in consulting, then at dating event. Biological clock. Sigh.

Think it may be time to move out of NYC and down south. Thoughts on Charlotte?

What headphones do you use to make phone calls? I'm an Android user and finding it difficult to find any good options.

Happy MLK Jr. Day. In honor of his life and work, I’m going to post some of my personal fave quotes of his here...

Need serious advice. I think it's time for a new mattress. I've tried google researching but I think there are so many ads and sponsored blog posts it's almost impossible to find objective guidance. What is the best money can buy?

has anyone here enrolled in the harvard extension school? i’d like to ask some questions if you have.

My analyst just told me she once ate a tide pod... #GenZ

Eating greasy food to feel better about my crappy life and then I get even more depressed! FML ☹️

Alt travel Q: has anyone used Airbnb to stay in their client's city rather than flying home? The cost would be < the round trip flight but wondering if there are "optics" concerns using a corp card?

What business practice at Deloitte is the equivalent of Harvard Extension School? Since those two entities are apples to apples.

Having a really tough time sleeping these days. Can’t stop thinking about wasting time in this job, where to move, and what the future will bring.........

Procrastinated all weekend and Monday is here, FFFFFFFF!

Just asked my Ambassador to get me two tickets to Gay Sunday (9/18) at Oktoberfest. Booked Le Meridian a few months ago. Tickets go on sale this month. Anybody else in MUC that weekend?

I interviewed for a full-time role (remote) but it was later revealed it would require relocation. I am not wanting to do that and they said I could come on as a contractor. The vendor I would go through provides benefits (medical, dental, PTO). What would be a realistic hourly rate to request/negotiate? I want to get as high as possible but also don’t want to settle for less than what I have to. For context, I am at 165k right now and the role would have been a pay cut to 135k (full-time).

International working in the states - any suggestions on catching up on pop culture references? Feel like I don’t understand 90% of the jokes managers and partners make.

Just learned there is a tiny firm called Sigma Consulting. How soon will we see Ligma and Smegma consulting?😂

Do some consulting firms tend to have worse hours or are they all about the same? Aside from MBB that is.

I have no electricity. Does that mean I don’t have to work today?

Sometimes I'd rather be the client when it's a lunch meeting, I'm presenting, the analyst is crunching numbers, and all the clients are just eating and criticizing.

What is EY policy for US passport application reimbursement? Which non-billable charge code? I am a frequent traveller in EY and classified that way too in the system.