How do I apply for an early consultant position when I only have an administrative and freelance marketing background?

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Truthfully, if you go entry level, there will be many roles for which you’d be “qualified.” Consulting is an incredibly diverse field and entry level recruiting has far more to do with perceived mental aptitude and willingness to work hard than what hard skills you bring to the table. Of course, education requirements vary from firm-to-firm and some work streams will require very specific skillsets (cyber, private equity, etc.), but there are many roles you could seek. Just be aware that consulting as an industry has not been spared from today’s economic conditions and the resulting layoffs, hiring freezes, etc.

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I would look at job descriptions for entry level consultant positions. And see if you have any relevant experiences that fit into the consultant role. From there, update your resume points accordingly, get a referral through fishbowl, and interview prep.

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Slalom hires associate consultants, many of whom are career changers. Not limited to recent grads

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