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KILLER ADVICE FOR
SUCCESSFUL CONSULTING CAREERS A Snapshot of The Aspiring Advisor by Moritz Dressel
Or have you just started your consulting career?
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Have you just landed your dream job in consulting?
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Do you know what comes next, and what’s expected?
Or have you just started your consulting career?
Have you just landed your dream job in consulting?
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ü Knowing how to motivate a team ü Knowing how to sell to clients ü Knowing how to manage meetings
Great!
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ü Knowing how to motivate a team ü Knowing how to sell to clients ü Knowing how to manage meetings
Great!
Really?
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Lots of books out there… But the majority do not adopt
the “junior perspective”.
What works for somebody with six years or more industry experience turns out to be largely irrelevant for career starters.
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You have got to learn how to swim first!
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Experienced consultants have combined their lessons learnt (most often learnt the hard way).
ü Solely adopting the “junior perspective”
ü Rich in anecdotes
ü Lots of how to’s and practical advice that just work
4 Parts – 19 Chapters – 290 Pages
More Info: www.AspiringAdvisor.com
ü Produce impressive deliverables that keep your boss and clients happy
ü Get things done without going mad using effective time management techniques that don’t require your boss’ approval
ü Simplify your job life using tried and tested tools, checklists, and templates
ü Reduce the number of follow-ups in verbal and written communication
In this step-by-step guide you will learn how to:
ü Network your way to success with specific action steps targeted at often overlooked players
ü Make your performance actually count in year-end ratings
ü Protect yourself for times “when the shit hits the fan”
…and much more.
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Effective guidance needs structure…
…so we follow a typical consultant’s career path.
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Part 01
Before You Start
Part 02
When You Start
Part 03
Just Between Us
Part 04
Leaving the Firm
Part 01
Before You Start
Part 02
When You Start
Part 03
Just Between Us
Part 04
Leaving the Firm
You’ve signed your
work contract here!
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Part 1 focuses on job entry preparation. First, some popular misconceptions about the industry are discussed to set realistic expectations. Then, an in-depth discussion and action plan for Day 1 readiness lay the foundation to having a great impact from the very first day.
BEFORE YOU START 01
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Part 2 is all about getting things done – in any meaningful way possible – and teaches how to work the system in your favor in order to advance your career.
Networking, communication, time management… you name it. All the essential skills needed to become a resourceful consultant are covered here.
When You Start 02
Part 3 sheds some light on a variety of topics which practitioners will have to deal with irrespective of the firm, including how to manage your private life, protect yourself from getting screwed by others, push back effectively, and find your sweet spot within the organization.
Just Between Us 03
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Not everyone is going to work in consulting for their entire professional career. Part 4 acknowledges that by providing a career change decision-making framework, as well as specific action steps to take when you are about to leave your firm.
04 Leaving the Firm
But you don’t have to start implementing the
concepts all by yourself.
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Tons of material – tried, tested, and approved by experienced practitioners – will get you on the fast track.
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List of books that are actually useful (i.e. read by consultants and not just promoted)
List of really practical tools that help getting things done without going mad
Templates and checklists (available online free of charge)
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Young Consultants (Who Have Read the Book)
Say the Following…
Plenty of snippets you can implement immediately.
JUNIOR CONSULTANT
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What I liked most is the no BS approach.
JUNIOR CONSULTANT
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Illustrative with many good examples of do’s and don'ts.
JUNIOR CONSULTANT
But Also Industry Veterans Praise the Book…
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A must read for any new joiner. However, also for Seniors, the book is a
great reminder and checklist. SENIOR CONSULTANT
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This book is not only for the beginner. It helps you structure your day,
communication and work. SENIOR CONSULTANT
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The single most important guide I would recommend to anyone who is
starting his or her career in consulting. SENIOR CONSULTANT
CONSULTANT & AUTHOR
MORITZ DRESSEL
Moritz Dressel is the author of The Aspiring Advisor - Strategies and Tools for a Successful Consulting Career.
He can be reached via Twitter @MoritzDressel or at his blog www.MoritzDressel.com
He is also a management consultant specializing in post-merger integration, joint ventures and strategic alliances.
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This SlideShare is a snapshot of Moritz’ book, The Aspiring Advisor: Strategies & Tools for a Successful Consulting Career. If you like it, there’s a lot more from where this came. On the web at www.AspiringAdvisor.com
