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September 12, 2010 at 9:25 pm #7136

Tom Spencer

Here are the 4 reasons why consulting is an obvious choice:

[list=1][*][b]Solving business problems:[/b] Working with high profile clients to solve challenging business problems[/*]
[*][b]Learning from the best:[/b] Working with and learning from super intelligent and energetic people[/*]
[*][b]Building relationships:[/b] Working on a consulting engagement would be a great opportunity to build relationships with colleagues and business leaders[/*]
[*][b]Travel:[/b] Consulting is a great way to combine travel with work[/*][/list]
What are/were your reasons for wanting to get into the industry?
September 13, 2010 at 9:04 am #7137

wil

As a Ph.D student, consulting is an attractive industry for the following reasons:

1. Shorter project timescales. In academia, projects can drag out for several months and into years. I think I would enjoy a higher turnover rate of projects.

2. Diverse business situations. I really like the way that similar methods for analysing and solving problems are useful in a wide range of contexts.

3. Industrial relevance. Instead of specalising in esoteric fields of academic research, I like the fact that consulting can make a measurable impact to organisations.
September 13, 2010 at 9:02 pm #7138

Tom Spencer

Wil,

Your approach is inpired, you have made me completely rethink my reasons stated above! Many thanks.
September 14, 2010 at 4:58 pm #7139

wil

Glad to be of service, Tom!
August 4, 2011 at 5:02 pm #7140

kevinm

This has been useful. Thanks
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