Sociology PhD to professional consulting
Hi. I recently finished my PhD in sociology and contrary to what I wanted to do when I started the degree I have no desire what so ever to pursue a career in academia or teaching. In searching for alternative career choices, I stumbled across management consulting and was instantly taken aback by the work of the big names in the field. I am drawn to the intensive work environments, the heavy research focus, and the opportunities to advance within the field.
My main question is about how I could potentially get my foot in the door in industry? I am currently employed by a university in a contract position for first of up to three years. I can leave the contract after any academic year, so I figure this leaves me a few years to prepare myself for a go at the job market in consulting. I am just wondering how I should be trying to prepare myself in the meantime to best set myself up later. I am trying to read everything I possibly can, become familiar with the field and major companies as much as I can, and hone my quantitative statistical skills. I have also been considering to take some online courses in finance, economics, and management. But honestly, I have a fairly good grounded of these fields already and this would mainly be for purposes of getting something concrete on my resume/CV. Not sure if it's a good idea or not.
Does anyone have any suggestions for what else I might be able to do to better prepare myself for a consulting job?
Thanks.
Agree with Roy-Ray. MBB will hire extreme non traditional candidates, and they may be your best shot. Try to orient everything in your favor toward business. Maybe even the content of your dissertation, if possible.
Whether you're at a target school is MAJOR though. Network around, and prep a ton.
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