Hi there,
Can I be a management consultant in 2 months? I have no background in solving consulting cases. I am targeting MBB.
Hi there,
Can I be a management consultant in 2 months? I have no background in solving consulting cases. I am targeting MBB.
You can definitely prepare and be ready for case interviews in 2 months. This is about the amount of time I had between doing my first case and my first interview. However, it will take a lot of dedicated practice in these 2 months - first understanding the casing method, how to build a framework, the type of math involved, and expectations for leading the case and making concise recommendations. I would recommend starting by reading about the case method and looking at online examples so you understand the basic expectations. Then move to practicing verbally with a partner as soon as possible because it is a different experience to think and speak simultaneously vs solving cases on your own.
Once you have an interview set, don't forget to prepare the fit portion! This is often overlooked in favor of casing - and doesn't take as long to prepare - but can make or break the decision by your interviewers.
Hi there,
Q: Can I be a management consultant in 2 months?
If you mean if you can be ready for interviews, the answer depends on a few factors:
Most candidates need at least 50-100 hours starting from scratch to be offer-ready.
In terms of general prep tips, I would recommend the following:
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If you want to spend a few hours only instead of 100+ and cover everything mentioned above, I developed a program precisely for that.
I can also share with you real questions for your target office (I have a DB with 1.500+ questions asked in 60+ offices you won't find anywhere else - you can check on my profile if I cover your particular office).
You can check the program at the following link to learn more:
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Best,
Francesco
Hi!
Most candidates go into consulting with no/limited past experience in the industry. Some work experience and education will help improve your odds of passing the first screening.
2 months could be definitely enough IF you build the right training program, and conditional on the fact you pass initial screening.
To what geography are you planning to apply? this might also have an effect on your odds.
Please feel free to reach out for some more guidance!
Yuval
Hi there,
I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question:
If you would like a more detailed discussion on how to best prepare your application files and for your upcoming interviews, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.
Best,
Hagen
Hi there,
To manage expectations, first step is to pass the screening and this not depend on preparation but in your profile, experience and education.
Can you share more details on your profile?
Best,
Alberto
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Hi there,
Short answer: Yes!
I've gotten candidates ready in 1 week (not advised). 2 months is reasonable BUT this is highly dependent on you (the work you put in + innate capability) and how you approach it (i.e. the right guidance).
Highly highly recommend coaching to ensure you get there.
Here's some more reading to help:
The Most Common Pitfalls in Case Interview Preparation
Dos and Don'ts in a Case Interview
2 months is not impossible, but definitely aggressive.
It also rather sounds like you want to pass the interviews with two months prep from zero, not that you want to actually become a management consultant in two months (which is a longer process that new joiners in management consulting firms go through).
I'll share with you some resources to get a better understanding of the industry and the recruiter process. Hope you'll find these helpful:
Good luck!
Cristian
Hey,
It very much depends on your previous experience and your cognitive abilities. You can definitely prepare for an interview in 2 months, but it takes longer to become a good management consultant ;)
To progress quickly, I suggest you take this approach (in the following order):
1. Getting coaching when you are a complete beginner to learn the basics;
2. After you've learned the basics, practice cases with peers to polish your case solving process and acquire understanding of a wide range of industries and problem types;
3. Before the interview, ask a few acting consultants to give you cases in a mock-interview format to assess your readiness.
Good luck!
Nick
Hi there,
a timeframe of 2 months can be sufficient to prepare for the interviews - assuming you pass the CV screening and online tests during the application process.
Most people only start practicing case interviews in conjunction with their applications to consulting firms. So starting as a beginner is not uncommon. You will definitely need a focused approach and dedicate enough time to your practice on a weekly basis.
It might be a good idea to get together with a coach initially to develop your “plan of attack” to make sure that you are using your 2 months effectively.
Best of luck