


Three Other Reasons to Mentor

Applying the 80-20 Rule Every Day
I recently met a college student who was studying psychology. He was one of the brightest and most ambitious young men I’ve met. He had dreams. He wanted to own his own business. “Not just a little sole proprietorship,” he told me. “I’m willing to start small. But I want to grow this business and … Continue reading Applying the 80-20 Rule Every Day →
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Managing Your Consulting Career
I had lunch with a former client the other day. As we talked, I realized how different our careers had evolved. We both got our undergraduate and MBA degrees at the same universities. But he got a corporate job and I chose consulting. By looking at his LinkedIn profile – and his face – … Continue reading Managing Your Consulting Career →
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Getting In to Consulting
I could tell by the look on his face that the interview was over. I was sitting in an interview with a top tier consulting firm in my college’s career services center. The interviewer had explained what it was like to work there. He said there would be a lot of travel. It could be … Continue reading Getting In to Consulting →
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What You Should Know About Certifications and Degrees

The consulting industry defined
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The consulting industry, or the consulting profession is a broad term which covers everything from high-level professional services such as strategy advisory all the way down to an independent contractor that provides a needed business service for an hourly rate. In this week’s podcast, we will talk about the wide array, define the various types […]
5 good reasons why Consulting is a great career choice for college graduates
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…. particularly in this economy! With unemployment rates falling it’s at least some encouragement for college seniors and MBA students facing the challenges of entering a business world that doesn’t really want them. Now that might be a bit harsh, but it’s certainly the case that there are many highly qualified and underemployed consultants and professionals […]