Pros and Cons of Consulting
Cons of Consulting
Pros of Consulting Networking:
Hard work:
• Working with multiple teams • Interaction with several different stakeholders • Solving a problem requires inputs from people working in several domains, good number of connections in a smaller amount of time
Diversity in work: • Exposure in several industry/fields • Type of projects like operations, entry/exit, growth strategy
Steep Learning Curve:
Travel:
• Working on complex business problems • Developing strong analytical and communication skills
Frequent travelling within smaller time span affects the efficiency and could be stressful for anyone
Better exit opportunities:
Problems like staying away from family and travelling to remote locations are frequent issues that come while working in this domain
• More leadership position • VC • Policy making
ConQuest, IIM Shillong
When you work in the consulting domain, it generally entails: • Long working hours-can span more than 12 hours per day • High Pressure environment with stricter deadlines • Diversified project means that you have to put an effort in learning while doing job
2021-22
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