GroovyBurrito
GroovyBurrito
Student

Early Career Advice

Hello everyone I am a new grad from a Tier-1 institute and would be joining a management consulting firm in Nov. I wanted to ask suggestions regarding what I could do these 3 months to upskill myself as well as learn something productive. I know doing an internship sounds a safe bet or GMAT/CAT prep but want a different perspective and choice. Looking forward to your opinions.

17mo ago
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ZestyBagel
ZestyBagel

I was in the EXACT same spot two years back. Please Please please, choose GMAT prep. You'll regret it later then

DizzyDonut
DizzyDonut

Which prep should be used? I gave the GMAT scored in the 600s after a year of prep.

ZestyBagel
ZestyBagel

Try TOP ONE PERCENT. It's worth it

ZestyBagel
ZestyBagel

As far as upskilling is concerned- you can learn power BI/sql/python etc to increase your employability

GroovyBurrito
GroovyBurrito
Student17mo

Thanks a lot, I am actually thinking about GMAT over CAT since I am not thinking about doing a MBA rn. Also could you suggest some more technical/soft skills specifically for consulting

ZestyBagel
ZestyBagel

Just learn how to make pretty slides and storytelling. That's all you need to climb up the corporate ladder in consulting. Also, learn excel

SquishyQuokka
SquishyQuokka

You will join management consulting means you have figured it out. Just follow your heart after that. You will be just fine.

ZestyBagel
ZestyBagel

Gmat/cat whatever is your goal

ZestyBagel
ZestyBagel

Management consulting doesn't leave you with enough time and energy to take on any other task

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