Looking for opinions from the experienced folks here. I'm a project manager with 1.5 years experience looking to go into consulting, no consulting experience. Are chances slim/do I go new grad route?

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I only have a couple years of experience myself so I am not omniscient about these things but I would say it’s very possible to get into consulting. Consulting in general is big on PM so I would say you have a leg up on many others. However, MBB is probably out of reach without going back for B school.

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Internship route is the easiest. But you may be able to get in as an experienced hire depending on how well you interview

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As an experienced hire, PM experience is good, but you will more likely be hired based on your industry specific knowledge you’ve gained in the last 1.5 years and/or any specific tech skills you’ve picked up.

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Ah I see, thanks so much everyone! Sounds like I should be aiming at applying for general open positions then. I've prepped for case interviews before during university, so I have an understanding of how the entry level goes. Are there things I can do as an experienced hire to make my resume jump out? Sorry that's a pretty general question haha

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