Strategy Simplified

S23E15: He Quit His Job to Break Into Consulting


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Walter applied to consulting out of undergrad and didn't get an offer. Went into investment banking, got another shot a year and a half later, and still wasn't ready – too busy, not focused enough, cramming at the last minute.

So he quit his job to recruit full time.

That's an extreme version of the lesson, but the lesson applies to anyone working full time while trying to break in: you have less time than you think

Consulting firms aren't running a six-month hiring cycle. They've got a project to staff and they need someone now. You could apply today and interview next week.

In this episode of Recruiting Reality Check, Katie Neff, ex-BCG and MC's Black Belt Advisor, breaks down what Walter did differently on attempt #3 – how he started from scratch, built a serious plan, and landed a full-time offer with L.E.K.

The June Black Belt cohort closes Tuesday, June 9 (limited spots). Learn more and join.

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