
Consulting before consulting: high school, university, and early positioning
How students should think about consulting early, what to study, and how to build useful signal before recruiting begins.
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From student preparation to internships, full-time recruiting, on-the-job development, and long-term exit paths.

How students should think about consulting early, what to study, and how to build useful signal before recruiting begins.

What consulting internships actually test, how interns are evaluated, and what drives a strong return-offer outcome.

How candidates should prepare for consulting recruitment, what firms actually look for, and how strong applicants stand out.

How new consultants learn fast, build trust, communicate better, and extract as much development as possible from the job.

How consultants think about exits, when staying makes sense, and how to use the role as a platform rather than just a badge.
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