Suggested books or resources to learn more about strategy consulting? Different analysis, acronyms, etc.

Tips, articles, videos, books on career planning?
I know consulting isn’t a long term career option for me, but I have no 1, 3, 5 nor 10 year plan/idea.
Did you join consulting with a timeframe/plan?

Hi everyone, applied for an investment consulting internship few weeks back.
It's a client facing job, but it might come at a later stage of a job, maybe after finishing my internship and getting a job offer.
I'm interested to know what is the must develop skills, must take courses or must read books to get insight, develop the required knowledge and skills for the position. I majored in business management finance and currently preparing for CFA level 1. Thanks in advance ☺️

Any tools/podcast/books to help with self awareness, brand management and networking?

I know skills alone not going to help going far. I feel like this is a Desi issue, especially with women - it feels so wedding to create your braves, talk about your work etc, networking is really hard too! Do you feel that too?

Anyone here successfully navigating these? I'm a manager in a consulting firm and feel like my career has plateaued! I recently became a mom too, so add that to the mix

First time investor in the US. Any suggestions on books / blogs to read to get smart. Where do people typically invest given all the client related policies in place for consulting firms?

Anyone transition from consulting to product and have any real practical advice? I’ve read many boards, blogs, and books but maybe something that you learned in the process that would be helpful?

Hi Fishbowl Community,

I am making a career switch from Marketing/Account Management into Consulting. Would appreciate if someone can share their path into this field and how they went about finding a case study partner to practice with? Any great books/ or recommended online programs/certifications would be helpful too!

Thanks 😊

Looking to start “playing the system at PwC” I’ve expensed/booking by the books and just figured out my team are buying extra/expensing BS to get more rewards. Teach me the ways of consulting - Go

What are the best books on sales as it relates to consulting?

Any good business/consulting books on amazon kindle that y’all have read that has helped you in your job?

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?

Are there any "how to survive consulting" books you recommend?

Are any consulting case books on Amazon worth it, and if so which are they?

Really struggled with condensing all my interview details over a week into a simple slide deck today. I had only focused on the facts and barely mentioned the so what unless asked. New to consulting and need to improve on written communication. How did y’all improve? Read any books, courses?

I'm happier and fulfilled when I travel. I go to the gym, read books on my flights, eat well especially breakfast, and enjoy working from home on Fridays. Keep travel projects coming consulting&EY God

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.

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

Feeling lost in my career (10 yoe, 9 in consulting). Anyone feel this before and how did you get through it (career coach, books, etc)?

Trying to get a 45 y/o sibling in to consulting (was an entrepreneur prior in the restaurant industry). No college degree but willing to bust his butt to learn. Books/online courses recommended pls

I'm looking to pivot from consulting into tech. I've gotten lots of interesting from tech companies on the ops side but am much more interested in product management.

Any advice on books or courses to help make the transition? I'm struggling to land PM interviews at companies that aren't tiny startups :(

I’ve worked in Consulting for the past 2.5 years and I’ve loved it! Today is the day where all the horror stories I’ve heard about consulting came true. I worked until 1AM this morning to finish deliverables for a client I’m working on. I’ve had PTO on the books for the past two months and jumped on a flight this morning to enjoy the rest of the week off. I land and my phone buzzes for a fire drill that only I can solve. Should I work for the next 10 hours and fix or say screw it not my problem?

What is belit test in Deloitte? After interview during the pre hire survey they have send a link for this assessment. Will the offer gets rejected if we won't clear that and any idea about the passing score for deloite?

Hi fishes!
Please share the salary range insight for Business analyst with 6 yoe please!

Salam all & Ramadan Mubarak! If you're interested in joining McKinsey, feel free to reach out to me... Gotta support the Ummah :)

Thoughts on leaving consulting for industry and using (1) a specific resume service, and (2) a headhunter service?

I have been traveling on SWA a lot for work and have used the “double points” promo to rack up some
Points. I’ll likely have around 45,000 points towards the companion pass this year. Is it worth getting the two Chase cards and getting 40,000 points each and pursuing the Companion pass?

Fwiw - I’m an A-lister until 2018 December. And I currently have a SW credit card which I got 3 ago which I intend to close.

Recruiters in London need some master data management so they stop reaching out to people their colleagues already reached out too

Any fish here from protiviti that can speak to the work that they do in the business performance improvement line of service?

Hi all, how do we actually know when our metabolism is slowing down? Is there a distinctive way to track that?

I no longer have to get up to turn off my lights, when I'm going to bed. This is a game changer.

How has P&T been affected by recessions in the past ? Are internal app teams more safe ? Also how is the severance package calculated.

In general: I don’t understand why so many people are depressed.. more sensitive.. higher suicide rate.. etc.

Do you speak in the same way you write? Do you ever feel like it's uncool to have a broad vocabulary? Like people think you teleported in from some ancient age of propriety? Just asking for a friend.

How do you describe yourself to others? What is your elevator pitch?

I just fired our 2nd digital agency because they over promised and seriously under delivered. How do I find an agency that I can trust to do the work we’ve agreed to?

Has anyone gotten their United 1K welcome kit yet?

Hi All,

There are multiple openings at Infosys for Java,AWS Developer, Azure Developer, DevOps consultant, React JS Developer & .NET Developer.

These vacancies are at different locations all over India, let me know if any body is looking for switch.

Any new EC teachers looking for guidance? Happy to help in any way I can!

I am interested in purchasing a townhome in northern Virginia or Maryland area . 1) does anyone have any experience in buying and selling townhomes. They are not that cheap so I am wondering if there is significant disadvantage in ROI compared to single family home ? 2) which areas should I look into? Budget 500-550k

Anyone mastered the art of tasty and hearty salads at home (like Sweetgreen style)? I keep trying & researching but I haven’t hit the mark yet.. and I don’t want to keep spending $15 on a salad 😢🥗 🥗

Do people actually spend a solid 12 hours a day doing work or are you just killing time?The output of work done in 60 hours work week seems abysmal and more like 20 hours of a dedicated effort.

Is it better to get one dog or two ? Felt it would help if I get two lab puppies if they had each other. Thoughts from dog owners ? Pros and cons ?

Are any MBBs (or other consulting firms) starting some cost cutting too to prepare for a recession? Currently interviewing with all 3 as experienced hire. My T2 firm just announced that Trainings will be online again and no more co-location in other cities…

Top 10 books to read about consulting life ?

Any (light) book recommendations to read- non fictional, not self-help. Psychology, abstract, biography, science, human evolution, how our mind works, etc..

Is life ever going to be as good as it was in Bschool? I feel like it's all downhill from here...

Does a masters from Harvard Extension School come with the same perks, open the same doors as regular Harvard? I’m guessing there’s always going to be a difference but seems like a good deal (it’s cheaper than some state schools) with a semi-prestigious datapoint to add to the resume? Would love to hear from folks who’ve done it.

Help me unlock chats.

Recommendations for home office standing desk and chair? In process of getting a house and will have space for an office. Thinking an L desk style but not sure if that works with standing option.

What are the best consulting firms for strategy that are non-MBB? Not implementation and such

Has anyone worked with ex consultants agency? What are your thoughts on them?

Is it normal for my manager to keep extending me and just hold me captive at the client ? I’ve been very honest about wanting to transition and have something else waiting for me. He gets...

I'm going to quit.

Ever see people playing candy crush on the flight and just think wtf... still?

Anyone come in at the Director level at PwC as an external hire? What was your experience like? Was there on the job training/shadowing or were you on clients shortly after starting and figuring things out on your own/asking peers if there was no one above you on our clients?

Has anyone moved from tech implementations into Product Management? I currently implement a SaaS and wondering if Product Management is something I can explore - looking to connect with anyone who has made this type of career pivot.