S17E5: Finding Your Fit: How to Choose the Right Consulting Firm for Your Career

Send us a text With so many consulting firms out there - MBB, Big 4, boutiques - how do you find the best fit? Should you specialize or stay generalist? In this Strategy Simplified episode, recorded from a live event and presented by Bates White, the Management Consulted team breaks down how to choose the right firm for your career. Tune in for a practical framework to help you evaluate: The roles and levels available to you How your background (industries, functions) impacts your options The best geography for your career goals Whether MBB, Big 4, or a boutique firm is the right path for you If you're exploring consulting but unsure where to start, this episode will help you find clarity and direction. Additional Resources Join Black Belt for expert support identifying the right firms for you, building a networking and application strategy, and prepping for interviews Find top consulting jobs on the Management Consulted Job Board Conduct firm research and find consultant email formats on the Consulting Firm Directory See how much you can make at 100+ consulting firms in the Salary Report See application deadlines for advanced degree Bridge Programs Partner Links Explore open roles at Bates White (email: careers@bateswhite.com ) More info on Palm Tree careers Listen to the Market Outsiders podcast, the new daily show with the Management Consulted team Connect With Management Consulted Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team. Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube ! Follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram , and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights! Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email us ( team@managementconsulted.com ) with questions or feedback.