Sample interview answers to "what do you do as a strategy/management consultant"?
I realize this seems silly but whenever I answer it, it really sounds so vague or like a really mundane job, not sure it I'm just overthinking.

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What do you do all day?

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Been in Mgmt Consulting for years, and still don't know how to answer this question.

“I help companies solve their most pressing business challenges.”

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Following because I have the same problem lol

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