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Consulting Career Secrets
The book for after the offer: how to start strong, get promoted, and build a consulting career that lasts.
Consulting Career Secrets is a 289-page guide for new management consultants by Dr. Florian Smeritschnig, a former McKinsey Senior Consultant and consulting career coach. It takes you from choosing and negotiating your offer through your first day, your first six months, and your first promotion to a career that lasts and, when the time comes, a well-planned exit.
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What Readers Say
Answered every question
“Had a lot of questions and anxieties before starting my new job in consulting and this book answered all of them and more.”
From offer to exit
“From negotiating the best job offer and prepping effectively before your first day to standing out as an intern or a full-time team member, understanding internal development opportunities, adopting a sustainable long-term work approach, and even planning your eventual exit – this book comprehensively covers all the essential information applicants need before embarking on their journey.”
Before you start
“The book in detail tells you what to prepare beforehand, how to navigate your work life in consulting and also how to balance it with your personal life to stay successful and advance in this field.”
What’s inside
From Offer to Exit: What’s Inside
- 1The consulting universeWhat the industry offers, the upsides and downsides, and the types of firms you can join
- 2Choosing and negotiating your offerHow to pick the right offer and negotiate it with confidence
- 3Before day oneHow to prepare so you hit the ground running
- 4The first weeksHow to adapt to the pace and stand out early
- 5Excel and PowerPointThe data-analysis and visual-storytelling essentials
- 6The first six monthsThe period that sets your trajectory, and how to handle it well
- 7Early promotionThe skills and profile that get you promoted early
- 8A career that lastsHow to make consulting sustainable without burning out
- 9Leaving wellHow to plan your exit with your firm’s support
- 10InternsHow to impress and win the full-time return offer
Written for MBB, tier-2 firms, the Big 4, boutiques, and in-house consulting, in strategy or implementation, tech or operations.
Honest fit check
Is This Book Right for You?
Built for
- Candidates who hold an offer or start soon
- Interns who want the full-time return offer
- First-year consultants aiming for an early promotion
- Anyone deciding whether consulting is the right career
Amazon ratings
5.0 Out of 5 From 12 Amazon Ratings
“Definitely recommend for anyone starting in the consulting field.”
“Was mir besonders gut gefallen hat sind die vielen kleinen Tipps im ganzen Buch verstreut die mir wohl helfen werden alle “Einsteigerfehler” zu vermeiden und mich gleichzeitig auch schon früh in der eignen Firma und vor Klienten zu positionieren.”“Jetzt dominiert die Vorfreude auf meinen Start im Herbst.”“Sehr detailliert geschrieben. Klare Empfehlung!”Free on StrategyCase
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The series
Book 3 of 3: Consulting Case Interviews and Careers
Book 1
The 1%: Conquer Your Consulting Case Interview
The method: case and fit interviews, from the first application to the final round.
Book 2
The 1%: Case Interview Workbook
25 practice cases to apply the method, with interviewer notes for every case.
Book 3 · This book
Consulting Career Secrets
For after the offer: your first days, your first projects, and building a career in consulting.
About the author
Dr. Florian Smeritschnig
Dr. Florian Smeritschnig is the founder of StrategyCase.com and a former McKinsey Senior Consultant who evaluated candidates for the firm. Since 2020 he has delivered 2,200+ mock interviews and coaching sessions, and his clients have secured 700+ consulting offers, 340 of them at McKinsey, BCG, and Bain. He is the author of three books on consulting interviews and careers, including The 1%: Conquer Your Consulting Case Interview.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Consulting Career Secrets about?
Your consulting career after the offer: choosing and negotiating the offer, preparing for day one, the first weeks and six months, Excel and PowerPoint, early promotion, a sustainable career, a well-planned exit, and how interns win the return offer.
Who is it for?
Candidates who hold an offer, new joiners, interns, and first-year consultants. Readers deciding whether consulting is right for them also use it to see what the job is really like.
When should I read it?
Between signing your offer and your first day is ideal, so you start prepared. Interns should read it before the internship starts.
Does it apply beyond McKinsey, BCG, and Bain?
Yes. It’s written for MBB, tier-2 firms, the Big 4, boutiques, and in-house consulting, in strategy or implementation, tech or operations.
How is it different from The 1%?
The 1% prepares you for the interviews. Consulting Career Secrets is about what happens after you get the offer.
Is it available as a PDF?
The book comes as a paperback and on Kindle. The Kindle edition reads on any phone, tablet, or computer with the free Kindle app.
How long is it?
289 pages, published in June 2023.
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