Already graduated 2011 May. How to get into consulting

So I am a May 2011 graduate, working a shitty job in finance right now. Is there any way for me to break into consulting at this point? As far as I know, I can't apply to the analyst position since I am not a senior currently. Anyone with experience or advice for this situation?

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If the consulting firm is running hot, yes -- they will take a few people one year in if there is a need for bodies. Pretty soon in your career, though, it will be important to have some sort of value-add.

 
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