I like the strategic thinking element of consulting but I hate the salesmanship and networking which makes me not see being a partner as a long-term goal. Is there a role inside or outside of consulting that would be a good fit for me?

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Strategy in industry - pretty much any organization has a strategy component for product management, marketing, and general business outlook

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OP Look for a Special Projects division. Might still be 1yr+ projects tho

Can you tell us all the things you've considered and ruled out?

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Specialist / research analyst is where my mind went. The other positions all involve networking and sales, especially at senior levels

What domain are you in?

I’m technically in my firm’s government consulting division (though I’m looking to move out of it) but I’m only 1 year in so I hope that doesn’t pigeonhole to that sector only. I’d say the sectors that interest me the most are tech, life sciences, and financial services.

Sounds like you’d have been better as a developer sat in the basement

Well with the pandemic that’s basically what I am

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