Your industry expertise is valuable, but it should not be the entire story. Consulting firms still need evidence that you can structure ambiguous problems, communicate with stakeholders, and learn quickly outside your narrow specialty.

Use the industry depth to show judgment and credibility, then translate your operational work into consulting-relevant skills: diagnosing problems, influencing decisions, managing stakeholders, using data, and delivering results.

For interviews, expect to be held to the same core case skills as other candidates. Your industry background can enrich the discussion, but it does not replace structured problem solving. If useful, this guide on consulting experienced-hire criteria gives more detail.