Why consulting? Real reasons vs. Interview answers

Why do you want to become a management consultant?

That's a question every consulting firm will ask you during your interview process. But here's the thing - there are some reasons to go into consulting that you can't really tell your interviewer about. So let's step through reasons to be a consultant that you can talk about with your interviewer. And then reasons that you should keep to yourself.

0:59 - Reason 1: you will work with senior execs
2:21 - Reason 2: you will learn a lot and progress quickly
3:43 - Reason 3: you will work with bright people
4:43 - Reason 4: you will earn a lot of money
5:36 - Reason 5: your firm could sponsor your MBA
6:47 - Reason 6: you will have great exit opportunities

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[sebastianfernandez]

Best video out here, I’m having my Kearney interview tomorrow and now I feel a lot more prepared, thank you

[kazakimlBT]

Very interesting, thank you a lot for this information!

[shubhamchoudhary]

What should we include in tell me about yourself when asked by consulting company?

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🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:

00:00 🎯 *Understanding the 'Why Consulting' Question*
- The importance of knowing why you want to be a management consultant.
- Differentiating between reasons to share and keep private in interviews.
00:28 ✨ *Impact and Exposure in Consulting*
- Consulting offers early career exposure to senior executives and high-impact projects.
- Suggestion to research and reference specific projects during interviews.
01:40 📚 *Learning Opportunities in Consulting*
- Consulting involves rapid learning across diverse industries and topics.
- Emphasize the intensive initial learning phase and the firm's investment in training.
02:48 👥 *Working with Bright People*
- Consulting provides the chance to collaborate with intelligent and diverse teams.
- Highlight networking opportunities and learning from colleagues.
03:30 💸 *Unspoken Motivations: Salary and MBA Sponsorship*
- The lucrative salary and MBA sponsorship in consulting are common but unspoken motivators.
- Advises keeping financial motivations and MBA plans private during interviews.
04:55 🚀 *Exit Opportunities After Consulting*
- Consulting offers excellent exit opportunities and a strong alumni network.
- Mentions examples of successful consultants in leading roles at major companies.

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