Our Team Shares a Handful of Qualities
While there is no exact template for success in consulting, our team shares a handful of qualities that help make us successful in what we do. The following list contains a few qualities that can help new hires be successful in their new role:
Problem-Solving Skills
Helping clients solve complex problems and develop solutions requires strong intellectual abilities, as well as a practical sense of what works and what does not. If you have the experience, make sure you can talk about instances where you took initiative and the impact of your contribution to solve complex problems.
Teamwork
Consulting is a team-based career, so your ability to work well in teams is incredibly important. We are looking for someone who can work both independently, under their own guidance, as well as someone who engages well with the rest of the team.
Experience
Although new hires are not expected to have vast work experience, it is important to have shown an effort to be involved in applicable life experiences. This may include involvement in internships, extracurricular organizations, and volunteering. It is especially important to communicate the transferable skills gained from these experiences, such as data analysis, presentation skills, or teamwork.
Communication
Communication is essential to a consultant’s success and all consulting firms look for evidence of both written and verbal communication skills. Candidates must be clear and concise, both in client-facing scenarios and when communicating with your team. Your first opportunities to display this skill will be through your resume and initial interview discussions with the firm.
Business Acumen
Consultants work to solve a wide variety of complex business problems. It is critical to understand business fundamentals across different domains such as finance, operations management, and information technology, as we apply this knowledge to help businesses solve complex problems and ultimately achieve their goals.
Personality
Consultants spend a lot of time with their coworkers and clients. The ability to develop strong relationships with each of these groups is maybe the most important skill in this list. Almost all aspects of our job are social: collaborating effectively, appropriately, and professionally with peers, superiors, and clients.
