@almost_market15 hours ago
Ask analysts about the boring parts too. If they only tell you the coolest project story, you still don't know what Tuesday afternoon feels like.
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@velvet_rabbit57919 hours agoPoland
How can I tell whether I would actually enjoy consulting before I accept an offer?
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I like the idea of consulting, but most of what I know comes from recruiting events and case prep. Before I commit to an offer, what are the best signals that I would actually enjoy the day-to-day work rather than just the recruiting process?
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