Best books on consulting
Hello all, I would like to get some suggestions on some books to read on CO. As a prospective student, I'd like to indulge myself in the most amount of information I can receive before I have to begin the application process for jobs in the future.
Suggestions on books that are
-Short/ introductory
-medium/ more knwowledge
-hard/ technical and lots of information
Any of these categories would be great, as I do not know much about the subject.
Thank you!
Hello! There's quite a few books out there. If you're looking for something strictly about consulting interview preparation, Victor Cheng and Jenny Rae Le Roux's books come to mind.
Personally I don't think books are the best way to prep (I'd go more for videos, interactive content online, and of course practice with peers) but I understand everyone learns differently.
There's also books that aren't "prep" books, but that are good to read because they give you insight into the consulting world and possibly interesting topics of conversation during your interviews, for instance The Lord of Strategy which covers the history of MBB. Hope that helps!
First read case in point by Marc Cosetino, then read Case interview secrets by Victor Cheng, then read Flawless Consulting
Management consulting books for college students? (Originally Posted: 10/26/2017)
Hi everyone. I'm a third-year student in the UK and I'm planning to apply for a summer consulting internship next year in MBB firms. I'm looking for some books to gear up myself for their recruitment process, especially case interview and the market sizing type of question. Do you guys have any suggestions?. Thanks a ton.
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I think everyone needs to start with the 3 McKinsey books as the basis to get a glimpse of what management consulting looks like. The wording and structure are also very easy to follow for beginners. "Case in Point" by Cosentino and "Case Interview Secrets" by Victor Cheng are great to jump on next, when you have interest and basic knowledge in management consulting
ola, I use to be in the same situation, I highly recommend you to check out mconsultingprepDotcom. This website will provide you all the thing you need for McKinsey test, recruitment process. In particular, they also have case interview and the market sizing question. It is worth a try.
Management Consulting Resources (Originally Posted: 12/18/2013)
To all monkeys on WSO,
I'm looking for more material to read/study for my impending MC job in NY. I'm curious if anyone knows of books/online resources etc. that would be useful for a 1st year analyst.
Appreciate it. jr. chimp
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Books: The McKinsey Way by Ethan Rasiel - Written by a former McKinsey consultant detailing different methods used by McKinsey consultants
McKinsey's Marvin Bower: Vision, Leadership, and the Creation of Management Consulting by Elizabeth Haas Edersheim - A look back at the "father" of modern management consulting and McKinsey, Marvin Bower. Good book to learn why values are one of the most critical aspects of successful companies.
Online: Victor Cheng's caseinterview homepage (I can't post the link, too few post. Just google Victor Cheng and you'll find it) - Former McKinsey consultant who offers free and paid for resources about preparing for cases and how to succeed as a management consultant
Heh, all McKinsey stuff and I don't even work there
If you're headed to McKinsey, I'd recommend The Firm. It's not a training manual, but you'll get all of the training you need when you get there. The Firm gives a nice historical perspective on McKinsey and was not as critical of the firm as media surrounding it's initial publish suggested.
For a broader view of the industry, I'd recommend the Lords of Strategy, still MBB-focused, but gives a great history of the beginnings of strategy consulting as a profession.
I'd also suggest this article from The Economist, which gives a nice update on recent trends in the industry - http://www.economist.com/news/business/21577376-world-grows-more-confus…
Say It With Charts by Gene Zelazny?
Also, Victor Cheng's resources are really great. He has an emailing list for first year analysts that you should sign up to on his website.
Enjoy your vacation and don't worry about preparing. They'll train you on hard skills and you'll learn industries through case work.
Agree with exceptionruled. Enjoy your time off. If you want to get a head start, throw away the mouse and practice shortcuts. Excel and ppt.
Thanks a bunch lads! appreciate the help.
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