We, here at Consulting Network, often get emails asking us whether it is advisable to pursue course XX or attend program YY to break into consulting. Though response to that question is dependent on various other data points such as brand value of school, focus of the program, networking opportunities, career opportunities etc, what’s surprising is that we rarely get...

It’s not easy to get in; however, if you do manage to get in, things do become simpler – Wrong. Now that I have destroyed the biggest myth about a consulting career let me move on. There are few things that can completely destroy or at least put a lot of hurdles in your growth, here are a few of them: 1. Not taking ownership of your work I see young consultants failing...

Your manager walks over to your desk and tells you that there is an opportunity to break into one of the big accounts of the competitor. Before you know it, you are flexing your finger muscles on Microsoft PowerPoint to create that “Killer Business Proposal”.  I love creating business proposals. Business proposals give you that free leash to unleash your creativity. ...

Dear readers, as announced some time back on our facebook page ; We bring you an exclusive opportunity to win a free resume makeover. Let me go over the details of the contest; We here at Consulting Network have managed to get a team of  practicing consultants and HR professionals. This resume makeover team will go over the resume of one lucky winner and work together...

“Impossible – It cannot be done” Nothing spells disaster like the word “Impossible”.  As the old age goes –Even impossible says I am (m) possible – If your boss suggests something and you retort – “Impossible – It cannot be done”. Immediately, you are tagged as a quitter, a bad listener and an immature employee. Here’s why – firstly,...

Tight deadlines and unmanageable stress are perfect ingredients of utter chaos – chaos when channeled properly can lead to innovation and efficiency;  however, in consulting, chaos often leads to conflict. Conflicts are unwanted byproducts of a demanding consulting lifestyle.  Conflicts vary in intensity and in character; some of the examples of conflict...

Here are a few pointers to help you get started on writing that stellar resume. 1. Font and Format consistency: It’s pivotal that your entire resume uses one single font; Arial and New Times Roman are usually considered safe. Further, make sure that your resume has consistent format. Your resume should be easy to read, cleanly structured, and consistent from beginning...

Consulting Network The larger the island of knowledge, the longer the shoreline of wonder.  ~Ralph W. Sockman. Consultants are not only renowned for their knowledge about business in general but also for their personalities. But the question remains – Where is all this knowledge? and How can an outsider (or as aspiring consultant) understand more about this noble...

We have some exciting news. We are soon launching a consulting specific blog network. For those of you who publish Blogs, this is a great opportunity to popularize your blog Why the Blog Network? One simple answer, Knowledge, there is so much of knowledge all around and yet, it never reaches its intended audience. Our blog network is a simple attempt to collate that...

Back in September 2008, We started Consulting Network with one simple goal. “To make Consulting Network a knowledge sharing and networking platform for both aspiring and practicing consultants”. Two years hence and with over 1500 registered members, countless email subscriptions and a dedicated fan following on Facebook and Twitter, we think we have climbed...