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Getting a Consulting Job
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 9 hours
  • Course by Emory University
  • Offered by

About

This is the #2 course in the specialization on management consulting. In this course, we will learn how consulting firms work and how they make money. This can help you network with recruiters and prepare for the case interviews. Some of the topics covered: • What drive project profitability? • What competencies do I need at each stage in my career? • How are consulting interviews different? • How to do well on case interviews? • How much do I need to practice cases?

Modules

Getting Started

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Optional: meet and greet

1 Videos

  • What will I learn in this course?

2 Readings

  • Make other people successful, be like John Stockton
  • Course outline for note taking

Consulting Teams are Organized Like a Pyramid

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Understanding consulting leverage and project economics

2 Videos

  • 2.1 What is consulting leverage?
  • 2.2 Understanding project profitability

2 Readings

  • Consulting Fundamentals: Skills, tools, tips (2023)
  • Finders, minders, and grinders

Different Skills are Required Throughout Your Career

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Optional: Evaluate your own skill level

1 Videos

  • 2.3 Competencies = what you need to be good at

2 Readings

  • Consulting careers often look like an hourglass
  • What does work/life balance look like in consulting?

Do Simple Things Well: Two Examples

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Optional: How well do you listen?

2 Videos

  • 2.4 Do simple tasks well (e.g., executive communications)
  • 2.5 Do simple tasks well (e.g., meeting minutes)

1 Readings

  • Make email better: 20 tips

Projects Vary, But Have Some Simliarities

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Optional: Tell us about a project challenge

1 Videos

  • 2.6 Projects can vary from 3 weeks to 1 year

1 Readings

  • Beware the long middle of a project

What to Do at the Start of Any Project?

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • 2.7 What to do before the project starts?

1 Readings

  • How to get smart quickly

What Do Internal Consultants Do?

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Consulting skills used on projects

1 Videos

  • 2.8 Internal consultants have a huge opportunity

Professionals Should Continually Be Networking

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Tell us about your networking

2 Videos

  • 2.9 Networking is important and it takes effort
  • 2.10 Who should I network with?

1 Readings

  • Networking = being a useful human

Use Your Network and Campus Resources

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • 2.11 Recruiting is a people business

1 Readings

  • Career tip: What is an informational interview?

What are Consulting Firms Looking For?

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Networking and recruiting

1 Peer Review

  • Linkedin profile review

1 Videos

  • 2.12 What are consulting firms looking for?

1 Readings

  • Resumes are bait, make it count

Behavioral Interviews Look for "Fit"

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • 2.13 What is a behavioral interview?

1 Readings

  • Be likeable, be yourself (on your best day)

Case Interviews = Let Us See How You Think

    • 2 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Behavioral and case interviews

2 Videos

  • 2.14 What is a case interview?
  • Congratulations on completing course #2

3 Readings

  • Case interviews, “We want to see you think.”
  • How to do well with case interviews? Practice
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"Getting a Consulting Job" is a foundational course in Business & Management provided by Coursera. It delves into the workings of consulting firms, project profitability, career competencies, and the nuances of consulting interviews. With a focus on case interview preparation, this 540-minute course is ideal for those aiming to excel in management consulting. Subscription options include Starter and Professional plans. Perfect for aspiring consultants looking to enhance their networking and interview skills.

John Kim
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John Kim