Employment Spot

You have probably heard something about one of the major consulting firms, such as McKinsey & Company, the Boston Consulting Group, Bain & Company, A.T. Kearney or Booz Allen Hamilton.  But what do you really know about the actual jobs of the consultants at these firms?  And what if you are looking for something other than the typical management consulting, such as lean manufacturing consulting, counterterrorism consulting or legal nurse consulting?  Consulting jobs offer many different options and an extremely diverse environment, which is probably one of the reasons that consulting is such a highly desired career! Read the rest of this entry »

Are They Right for You?

One of the most popular entry-level careers among college graduates is consulting. Jobs at the Big Five – Deloitte & Touche, Ernst & Young, KPMG, PriceWaterhouseCoopers and Accenture, formerly Andersen Consulting – are often discussed among graduating seniors.

Why is consulting so popular? The excellent pay, challenging work and steep learning curve are a draw for bright, talented new graduates. Many view management, health care or educational consulting jobs as a stepping-stone to business school. But consulting isn’t easy—most entry-level positions involve long hours and frequent travel. Here are some ways to find out if a consulting job is right for you.

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The U.S. Department of Labor projected which industries and occupations will experience the most growth from now until 2008. Areas set to experience the biggest boom include computer technology, health services and social services. Here’s a tour of some of the hottest fields:

1. Computer and Data Processing Services

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