Management consulting interview
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Well, salary ranges can differ significantly from firm to firm, and across the varying types of consulting. Again, the best resources are probably www.vault.com and www.wetfeet.com if you're looking for salary info. Generally speaking, I'd say base salary for an MBA can go from $70,000-$120,000, depending on where you end up. Sorry that's not more specific. . . I know what my firm pays, but can't be certain about any others. The consulting market has been pretty stagnant/in decline over the past few years. Thankfully it's turning around right now, and job prospects are looking much, much better.
SilverKnight - That's great that you're doing an MBA right now. I am trying to find the motivation to take the GMAT. I'll probably have some questions about the whole application process when the fall rolls around, so don't be surprised if I start posting, "I don't know why I want an MBA, please help."
SilverKnight - That's great that you're doing an MBA right now. I am trying to find the motivation to take the GMAT. I'll probably have some questions about the whole application process when the fall rolls around, so don't be surprised if I start posting, "I don't know why I want an MBA, please help."
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just the basics......
It's impossible to overvalue the importance of preparing for your informational interview. The more research you've done about the interviewee's background, accomplishments, line of work, company, and current projects, the better the conversation will be. And, if you impress the interviewee with your preparation, he or she will be much more inclined to help you and take you seriously.
Spend some time looking at the interviewee's company's Website. Read articles about current issues in the interviewee's line of work, about the company itself, and about the interviewee. Then, make a list of questions. It maybe helpful to put your questions in order of priority so that if you run out of time, you will have addressed the most important issues. Your questions might address lifestyle, education, daily tasks, the future of the interviewee's industry, office culture, and what the interviewee might do differently if he or she could do something over again. Just remember it's inappropriate to ask personal questions - you should be having a professional exchange.
Always send a thank you note to the interviewee. Mention specific aspects of the conversation that you found helpful, and acknowledge the interviewee's generosity in speaking with you. Make a point to keep in touch with the interviewee after your conversation with him or her. For example, if you get a job, let him or her know of your progress.
It's impossible to overvalue the importance of preparing for your informational interview. The more research you've done about the interviewee's background, accomplishments, line of work, company, and current projects, the better the conversation will be. And, if you impress the interviewee with your preparation, he or she will be much more inclined to help you and take you seriously.
Spend some time looking at the interviewee's company's Website. Read articles about current issues in the interviewee's line of work, about the company itself, and about the interviewee. Then, make a list of questions. It maybe helpful to put your questions in order of priority so that if you run out of time, you will have addressed the most important issues. Your questions might address lifestyle, education, daily tasks, the future of the interviewee's industry, office culture, and what the interviewee might do differently if he or she could do something over again. Just remember it's inappropriate to ask personal questions - you should be having a professional exchange.
Always send a thank you note to the interviewee. Mention specific aspects of the conversation that you found helpful, and acknowledge the interviewee's generosity in speaking with you. Make a point to keep in touch with the interviewee after your conversation with him or her. For example, if you get a job, let him or her know of your progress.
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