Reality of Consulting as a Career for MBAs | BizCareer Insights with Kamran Shaukat & Simon Crockett

Описание: Consulting remains a top career goal for many Master of Business Administration (MBA) graduates, but what does it really take to succeed? And how can MBAs position themselves effectively in a changing, AI-influenced hiring market?

In this episode, Kamran Shaukat, Head of BizCareers at NUS Business School, speaks with Simon Crockett, International Embedded Coach (IEC) and former Director of Global Career & Leadership Development at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, to unpack the realities of consulting as a career track.

Drawing on over 20 years of global recruiting experience across consulting and technology, Simon shares practical, candid advice on:
What management consultancies actually do
The myth vs. reality of consulting lifestyle
Why MBB is only a fraction of the global consulting market
How MBA consultants are assessed and promoted
The deliberate “slippage” in early consulting careers
How AI is impacting junior consultant roles
The five-step framework to position yourself as a strong consulting candidate
What firms truly look for beyond technical ability
Why saying “I want to do strategy” may signal inexperience
How to prepare effectively for case interviews

This conversation is part of NUS Business School’s IEC initiative, connecting MBA students with experienced global practitioners for grounded, real-world career guidance.

🎥 Watch now to understand the expectations, competition and preparation required to build a credible consulting career after your MBA.