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 »

The computer, engineering and information technology fields are growing so quickly that the supply of employees can’t keep up with employers’ demands. Techies have plenty of jobs to choose from, but that doesn’t mean that the job search is easy. Several sites can help jump-start a high tech job search by providing information, resources, and lots of listings.
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Engineers use scientific training to solve practical problems, from building stronger bridges to improving electrical power grids. The engineering field is represented by more than 25 major specialties and subdivisions. Engineers can specialize in an industry such as aeronautics or in a single technology like jet engines. Read the rest of this entry »