{"id":226265,"date":"2023-05-19T14:42:44","date_gmt":"2023-05-19T18:42:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/?page_id=226265"},"modified":"2025-05-29T16:44:59","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T20:44:59","slug":"consulting-careers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/careers\/for-students\/the-search-process\/exploring-public-health-careers\/consulting-careers\/","title":{"rendered":"Consulting Careers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Consultants work in a variety of settings. These include large general consulting firms with many areas of expertise, smaller boutique consulting firms with specialized industry or functional expertise, as well as in-house for singular organizations. Across all sectors, companies use consulting services to improve efficiency, address complex challenges, discover and implement new strategies, and navigate rapidly changing business landscapes. With these needs, the consulting field has grown steadily due to the increasing need for specialized expertise, technological advancements, and globalization.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Healthcare consulting\u2019 typically focuses on providing operational, strategic, and financial advice to organizations within the healthcare realm, which includes everything from hospitals, government, pharma, payers, and med device and biotech companies. Factors driving demand for healthcare consulting include increasing healthcare costs, evolving regulatory landscapes, changing patient expectations, technological innovations, and a focus on improving healthcare outcomes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key areas of focus for many healthcare consulting firms include<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Technology &amp; Digital transformation &#8211; working with clients to adopt and adapt to digitization of their systems.<\/li>\n<li>Operational Improvement &#8211; optimize operational efficiencies, reduce costs, and improve patient care.<\/li>\n<li>Strategy &amp; Planning &#8211; one of the most common areas of healthcare consulting works to develop growth strategies, market assessments, and building long-term plans for clients.<\/li>\n<li>Regulatory Compliance &amp; Risk Management &#8211; helping clients understand and meet compliance around health regulations and policies related to things like patient safety, quality of care, and policy compliance.<\/li>\n<li>Healthcare Policy &amp; Advocacy &#8211; helping clients understand changes to policy on local, national, and federal level.<\/li>\n<li>Financial Advising &#8211; working with clients to develop revenue enhancement strategies, cost reduction initiatives, financial modeling to improve their financial performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Consultants work on a variety of consulting engagements. They research and identify opportunities, evaluate decisions (new offerings, programs, policies, interventions, etc), and generally solve problems for clients. They may also implement their recommendations and act as project managers to see them through.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>5 Common types of consulting for public health graduates<\/h3>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Types of Companies<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Types of Work<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Common Titles<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Consulting Firms Hiring BUSPH Grads<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hospitals &amp; Health Providers<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Improve quality, patient safety, &amp; satisfaction<\/li>\n<li>Streamline operations<\/li>\n<li>New EMR system<\/li>\n<li>Reimburse faster<\/li>\n<li>Implement patient-centered medical home model<\/li>\n<li>Care coordination<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Analyst<\/li>\n<li>Associate<\/li>\n<li>Consultant<\/li>\n<li>Project Specialist<\/li>\n<li>Project Manager:\n<ul>\n<li>Health IT<\/li>\n<li>Revenue cycle management<\/li>\n<li>Quality improvement<\/li>\n<li>Process improvement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Athenahealth<\/li>\n<li>COPE Health Solutions<\/li>\n<li>Cognizant<\/li>\n<li>Deloitte<\/li>\n<li>EY<\/li>\n<li>Manatt Health<\/li>\n<li>PA Consulting<\/li>\n<li>PwC<\/li>\n<li>Huron<\/li>\n<li>RTI Health Advance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Life Sciences: Drug &amp; Device Companies<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Is there a market?<\/li>\n<li>Burden of disease?<\/li>\n<li>Better outcomes than competitors?<\/li>\n<li>More cost effective than competitors?<\/li>\n<li>Are we in compliance?<\/li>\n<li>Will new ICD 10 codes hurt reimbursements?<\/li>\n<li>Clinical trials &#8211; how can we better recruit?<\/li>\n<li>Got to market strategies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Analyst<\/li>\n<li>Associate<\/li>\n<li>Consultant \/ Senior Consultant:\n<ul>\n<li>Analytics<\/li>\n<li>Commercialization<\/li>\n<li>Health Economics Outcomes Research (HEOR)<\/li>\n<li>Market access<\/li>\n<li>Value-based pricing<\/li>\n<li>Risk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analysis Group<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avania<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deloitte<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evidera<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EY<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GfK<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IQVIA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Precision Xtract<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PwC<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trinity Partners<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Panalgo<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>State\/Federal Govt &amp; Non-Profit<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Evaluate government policies or programs<\/li>\n<li>Have they improved patient outcomes?<\/li>\n<li>Are they cost-effective?<\/li>\n<li>Are they equitable?<\/li>\n<li>IT strategy &amp; implementation (ie health exchanges)<\/li>\n<li>ACO implementation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Analyst<\/li>\n<li>Associate<\/li>\n<li>Consultant<\/li>\n<li>Project Specialist<\/li>\n<li>Project Manager:\n<ul>\n<li>Health IT<\/li>\n<li>Process improvement<\/li>\n<li>Population health &amp; analytics<\/li>\n<li>Strategy, Business development<\/li>\n<li>Commercialization<\/li>\n<li>HEOR<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Abt Associates<\/li>\n<li>Education Development Center (EDC)<\/li>\n<li>Health Resources in Action (HRiA)<\/li>\n<li>John Snow Inc. (JSI)<br \/>\nLewin Group<\/li>\n<li>Mathematica Policy Research<\/li>\n<li>Public Consulting Group (PCG)<\/li>\n<li>RTI International<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Developing Countries (Govt &amp; Other Funders)<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Country, community, or population specific<br \/>\nCapacity building<\/li>\n<li>Strengthen health systems<\/li>\n<li>Coordinate with ministries of health and community<\/li>\n<li>Implement interventions<\/li>\n<li>Monitoring and evaluating programs<\/li>\n<li>Improving access via telehealth<\/li>\n<li>Often 5+ year engagements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Analyst<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;\">Coordinator<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;\">Specialist<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;\">Manager:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>Supply Chain (logistics, vendor, mgmt, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Program Mgmt (budgets, back stopping, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>M&amp;E<\/li>\n<li>Business Development (USAID, Gates, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Abt Associates<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CHAI<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chemonics<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">John Snow Inc. (JSI)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Management Science for Health<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Palladium\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PATH<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pathfinder International\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">URC<\/span>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note: Often called international development firms<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Internal Consulting Hospitals, Insurance, Life Sciences<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Commercializing new treatments &amp; services<\/li>\n<li>Improving systems &amp; workflows<\/li>\n<li>EMR &amp; IT applications, telehealth<\/li>\n<li>Evaluate growth opportunities<\/li>\n<li>Identify population health strategies<\/li>\n<li>Health to me \u201cvalue\u201d case for life sciences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Analyst<\/li>\n<li>Consultant<\/li>\n<li>Project Specialist<\/li>\n<li>Project Manager:\n<ul>\n<li>Health IT \/ Informatics<\/li>\n<li>Revenue cycle management<\/li>\n<li>Quality improvement<\/li>\n<li>Process improvement<\/li>\n<li>Managed care<\/li>\n<li>Integration<\/li>\n<li>Value based care<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Kaiser Permanente<\/li>\n<li>Geisinger<\/li>\n<li>Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA<\/li>\n<li>Point32Health<\/li>\n<li>Beth Israel Deaconess<\/li>\n<li>Boston Children\u2019s Hospital<\/li>\n<li>Mass General Brigham<\/li>\n<li>Alnylam<\/li>\n<li>Boston Scientific<\/li>\n<li>Sanofi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Strategy vs. Management vs. Internal consulting<\/h3>\n<p>Very basically, these are some of the differences between the largest areas of consulting. Please note there are many variations to consulting.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><strong>Strategy<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Management<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Internal<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>High level difference<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>Big picture thinking to make \u201cgo or no-go\u201d decisions<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>Executing initiatives to ensure success &amp; attainment of strategic goals<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>Provide strategic &amp;\/or management consulting services to one specific organization<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Types of projects<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Setting business strategy<\/li>\n<li>Competitive assessments<\/li>\n<li>Assessing market\/product opportunities (e.g. acquisitions, new product due diligence assessments)<\/li>\n<li>Pricing &amp; market entry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Project management<\/li>\n<li>Project delivery- eg acting as part of the client team to increase efficiency reduce costs, or improve performance<\/li>\n<li>Org restructuring &amp; other implementation-based initiatives\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>Similar projects of strategy or management consultants, but for a specific organization<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>General rules of thumb<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Less travel (mostly essential meetings)<\/li>\n<li>Multi-project staffing model (~2-4 projects at a time)<\/li>\n<li>Shorter projects (~4-12 weeks)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>More travel (to facilitate projects &amp; support implementation)<\/li>\n<li>Single project staffing model<\/li>\n<li>Longer projects (~8 weeks \u2013 1 year)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Little\/no travel<\/li>\n<li>Multi-project staffing model is typical depending on size of projects<\/li>\n<li>Timing of projects can vary depending on needs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1L61BbuZ5HtIZNS8S_62w1qrICOiW-q-L\/view\" class=\"button btn-arrow\" >Learn more about the consulting landscape<\/a>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Is consulting the right fit for you? <\/h6><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Consulting might be a good fit for you if you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enjoy group projects and collaboration<\/li>\n<li>Love public-speaking and giving presentations<\/li>\n<li>Thrive in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple projects<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy trying new things and asking questions<\/li>\n<li>Have confidence in uncertainty<\/li>\n<li>Like to brainstorm, think outside the box, and are okay with there not being one specific answer<\/li>\n<li>Like to problem solve and use logic and analytics to understand various challenges<\/li>\n<li>Are good at managing your own time, navigating deadlines, being proactive, and working closely with others<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy hard work and are okay putting in long hours to get a job done<\/li>\n<li>Are adaptable<\/li>\n<li>Are a self-starter<\/li>\n<li>Are assertive without being overbearing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">3 important application pieces that make a great candidate<\/h6><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>On the most basic level, there are 3 important application pieces to make a great candidate<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/careers\/for-students\/the-search-process\/networking-linkedin\/\">Networking<\/a> and engagement with the company plays a vital role in the recruitment process and increases your chances of landing an interview.<br \/>\nBe proactive and conduct multiple informational interviews. Attend networking events and information sessions, reach out to alumni, and utilize social media platforms like LinkedIn to establish connections with professionals in the consulting industry.<br \/>\n&#8211; Employee referrals go a long way<br \/>\n&#8211; Attend external networking events featuring consultants as guest speakers. Propel Careers (https:\/\/www.propelcareers.com\/#\/events\/list) and Boston Young Healthcare Professionals (https:\/\/www.byhp.org\/) often host great events.<\/li>\n<li>Application (i.e. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/careers\/for-students\/the-search-process\/writing-your-application-pieces\/resumes\/\">resume<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/careers\/for-students\/the-search-process\/writing-your-application-pieces\/cover-letters\/\">cover letter<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/careers\/for-students\/the-search-process\/interview-strategies\/\">Interviews<\/a> (i.e. behavioral interviews and case interviews)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Consulting resumes &amp; cover letters<\/h6><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\">\n<p>For specific templates see the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/careers\/for-students\/the-search-process\/writing-your-application-pieces\/resumes\/\">resume<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/careers\/for-students\/the-search-process\/writing-your-application-pieces\/cover-letters\/\">cover letter<\/a> section of our website, including: Consulting template &amp; tip sheet; how to incorporate course deliverables into a resume.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Resumes<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Clear, concise, and results-driven<\/li>\n<li>Only include the most relevant information to consulting \/ their firm<\/li>\n<li>Tailor EVERY resume for every job you\u2019re applying for: Match to the job posting; if limited info, research their projects and use that as a guide to position yourself against<\/li>\n<li>Use their language, particularly when highlighting transferable skills<\/li>\n<li>Showcase analytical, technical, project management, presentation, and teamwork skills; describe experiences with results vs. listing tasks<\/li>\n<li>Use a descriptive job title, include measurable outputs, clear action verbs<\/li>\n<li>Academic achievement<\/li>\n<li>Need impeccable formatting and attention to detail<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cover letters<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Focus on why are you are good fit for them<\/li>\n<li>Know and discuss why consulting and why you want them (but not just bc they are the best firm\u2026 unless you can connect the dots with the previous bullet)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<br \/>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Interviews<\/h6><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Interviews are rigorous and typically include 2 types of interviews, with non-traditional interviews becoming a more common practice too. All are equally important to your success and it is highly suggested you start preparing early and practicing your case and behavioral interviews as soon as you know you\u2019re interested in consulting. Be sure to look at specific company websites for what to prepare for &#8212; many have examples.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/careers\/for-students\/the-search-process\/interview-strategies\/case-interviews\/\">Case interviews<\/a>.<\/strong> These help the company understand how you approach a problem. They will present to you a business problem and ask you to walk the interviewer through how you would approach finding the answer. They are not looking for the exact answer, but to understand your ability to structure problems, how well you communicate, your adaptability, and test your thinking. Learn more about how to prepare for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/careers\/for-students\/the-search-process\/interview-strategies\/case-interviews\/\">case interviews<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/careers\/for-students\/the-search-process\/interview-strategies\/behavioral-interviews\/\">Behavioral interviews<\/a>.<\/strong> This helps with understanding your interests in the company, industry, and role and what skills and experiences you have that translate into the work. Learn more about how to prepare for b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/careers\/for-students\/the-search-process\/interview-strategies\/behavioral-interviews\/\">ehavioral interviews.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Nontraditional interviews<\/strong> are becoming more popular across the industry. Here is what Management Consulted is predicting you could see during the consulting recruiting cycle:\n<ul>\n<li>Digital assessments &#8211; these are often given after you apply but before being invited to interview\n<ul>\n<li>Video game like simulations or GMAT-style timed tests<\/li>\n<li>Include verbal reasoning, quant problem-solving components<\/li>\n<li>Used at places such as <a href=\"https:\/\/ot883.keap-link002.com\/v2\/click\/067929d61b0af745c82e7f7db2115a52\/eJyNkMsKwkAMRf8l62p9VC3dFREpVReiaxk6QQfbzDCTCiL9d-MDVwqu78lJbm7ASIq40JCB5TQdQwQeK-MMEs8tsaqe4SgdT4azCGpD56W3rYPs9m32kz-HksFsEAFfHQqy2-bzstgsD6tiUwrqlJcd_3gmyTCZjj6ixTovVtB1P83YGF5cRB4gY9_io5I2Uov3vhb-xOxCFseNInXERsDKUmhrRt2vbBNrrK1hxp4luQN7KgQM4cHFYlfOIen3b0q8vnZ0d2ejbYk=\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deloitte<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ot883.keap-link002.com\/v2\/click\/7e4095a6e46faab44f2e7dcf14c8990d\/eJyNkE2rwkAMRf9L1tX6UbV0JyJSqi5E148wE3SwnRlmUkGk_934gasnuE1OzuXmBkwWLZcaCnCc52NIIJAy3pDlhbOM6rkc5ePJcJZAbex5FVzrobj9d_vZP4-ywTRPgK-eBNnv5ouq3K7-1uW2EtRjkIxfPJNsmE1HH9FyMy_X0HVfzdQYXl5EHqHg0NKjkjZSiw-hFv7E7GORpg1aPFIjoHI2tjWT7ivXpKiUzNpAPW2OhrHuYYwU44NMxY_ek9Xv71R0faV0d0irbkk=\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accenture<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ot883.keap-link002.com\/v2\/click\/4de6d8489c4ec468fc8f8f27b124e544\/eJyNkE2rwjAQRf_LrKv1o9bSnYhIqbqQ5_oRkqEGm0lIpkKR_nejT1w9wfU9cy53bsBIgrhSUILlophDAh6ldhqJ15ZYyGc4K-aL6TKBVtNl623noLz9d_vOn0fZJM8T4N5hRH6Oq3VdHba_u-pQR9QJHzu-8SyyaZbP3qLNflXtYBg-mtFo3lyjPEDJvsPHJKXjLD75NvJnZhfKNDWCRIMmgtJS6FpGNZbWpEZeNAXsR0o3mkU7EiFgCA8wjXrhHJJ6PafG_q9kuAPaiG3w\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">McKinsey<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ot883.keap-link002.com\/v2\/click\/ce4c2e5f68d95e4c6c698822edbb3c19\/eJyNkE0LgkAQhv_LnC0rrcRbhIRYHaLOsa1DLensso5BhP-96YNOBZ3f533m4waMpIjzElKwnCQRBOBRG2eQeG6JlX6GoyQaD6cBVIbOC29bB-ntW_eTP0vxYDoJgK8OBdluZvMiXy_2y3xdCOqUlxn_eMbxMJ6MPqJsNcuX0HU_zVgbzi4ibyBl3-LjpNLIWbzzlfAnZtekYVgrUkesBdSWmrZiLPva1uFBH3uWZAXsadVgKErlHFL5fkiB15e4uwOzBWi3\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BCG<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span> and others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Presentation case interview\n<ul>\n<li>You have 1-48 hours to build a ~5 slide deck from ~50 pages of data<\/li>\n<li>You present live to multiple interviewers<\/li>\n<li>Utilized across firms &#8211; often healthcare firms; given generally towards the end of the interview process; ZS Associates almost always uses them<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/managementconsulted.com\/group-case-interview\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Group case interview<\/span><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>Case prompt structured and solved by 4-6 candidates<\/li>\n<li>Common in final rounds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1dWyrwfJosZE9-va3ghx2R55WTFzk_OyZ\/view\" class=\"button btn-arrow\" >Dive deeper into applying for consulting roles, general timelines, &amp; what companies look for in interviews &amp; applications<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Specific considerations for consulting applications &amp; interviews<\/h6><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Every firm has their own application process, so be sure to do your homework on the companies you want to apply to.<\/li>\n<li>Anything on your resume is fair game for interviewers &#8211; expect them to ask about it all.<\/li>\n<li>Have at least 3 experiences \/ stories you can use to answer each interview question. Using the STAR format (Situation, Task, Action, Result).<\/li>\n<li>Having a strong LinkedIn page is very important to your consulting application. Expect firms to explore your page. Make sure your page is:\n<ul>\n<li>Active<\/li>\n<li>Up to date<\/li>\n<li>You are following the companies you\u2019re applying to<\/li>\n<li>Is just as polished as your resume and cover letter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For tips on how to improve your LinkedIn page, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/careers\/for-students\/the-search-process\/networking-linkedin\/\">Networking &amp; LinkedIn<\/a> section of the website.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">What firms look for in candidates<\/h6><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A clear passion for consulting and enjoyment of the aspects of the role<\/li>\n<li>Energy, enthusiasm, excitement<\/li>\n<li>A passion for their industry (healthcare consulting, pharma, biotech, etc)<\/li>\n<li>Solid awareness of the firm, the types of work they do, a clear desire to be in this firm specifically (with good rationale on why)<\/li>\n<li>Interesting examples and stories to share that are relevant to their questions<\/li>\n<li>Confidence in the case interview and ability to think through problems while presenting solutions clearly<\/li>\n<li>Follow up after the interview<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To better understand what you could do in Year 1 as a consultant, polish your skills in important areas needed in consulting, &amp; project examples check out this video from our <a href=\"https:\/\/mymedia.bu.edu\/playlist\/dedicated\/1_zpy1syiu\/1_17q7041l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Healthcare Consulting Series<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">What does an MPH bring to consulting firms? <\/h6><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>You are both a generalist (MPH degree) and a specialist (certificate)<\/p>\n<p>Understanding of and experience with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Population health framework<\/li>\n<li>Social Determinants of Health<\/li>\n<li>Quantitative analysis: claims data, medical records data, registries<\/li>\n<li>Behavior change strategies to engage with diverse stakeholders; important for changing global landscape Monitoring &amp; Evaluation, Program Evaluation, Quality Improvement, digital health and technology to improve outcomes, access, cost<\/li>\n<li>Stakeholders and how the health system works<\/li>\n<li>Health reform, regulatory, and the reimbursement landscape<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Skills in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Qualitative research: developing and implementing surveys, interviews, and focus groups<\/li>\n<li>Epidemiology for literature reviews (research existing interventions, outcome data, best practices, possibly meta-analysis)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">When to expect to apply for Full-Time &amp; Internship roles<\/h6><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>It is very important to keep track of specific firm\u2019s deadlines. The below only give you a general idea of timelines.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Full-time roles<\/strong><br \/>\nGeneral guidelines for BUSPH candidates on when to apply for full-time consulting roles<\/p>\n<p>Mid-Large consulting firms:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Master\u2019s (non-MBA) students with ~3 years of work experience or less: Apply in the summer to early fall before the final year of your program.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Typical start dates are June or July following graduation, although there may be room for negotiation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Students in PhD &amp; Advanced Degree programs: Apply in the summer to early fall of your final year<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Typical start dates are June or July following graduation, although there may be room for negotiation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Boutique &amp; In-House consulting firms<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Depends on their needs &#8211; it could be anytime<\/li>\n<li>Some hire around May graduation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Summer internships<\/strong><br \/>\nGeneral guidelines for when to apply for consulting summer internships:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Master\u2019s (non-MBA) students with ~3 years of work experience or less: Apply in the first year of your program. Some applications open in the Fall, others Winter and early Spring.\n<ul>\n<li>When applications open depends on the firm so be sure to research your organizations of interest to stay up to speed on their timelines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>MBA\/MPH students: Apply in the fall of the first year of your program.<\/li>\n<li>Students in PhD &amp; Advanced Degree programs: Apply in the winter of your penultimate year for the full 10-week summer internship, or in the spring of your penultimate year for shorter summer internships.<\/li>\n<li>Recognize that not all large consulting firms will guarantee a public health specific internship. It is important to do your research and talk with the recruiter and alumni who\u2019ve interned with the company to learn more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Salaries for Entry-Level MPH Grads<\/h6><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>It is important to note that salaries vary based on a candidate\u2019s experience level, geographic location, and the state of the\u00a0 job market. The more in demand you are, the higher the salary.<\/p>\n<p>The typical salaries the CPO has been seeing for MPH graduates are as follows.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Large \u201cGeneral\u201d Firms\n<ul>\n<li>$70-95K range (varies across firms)<\/li>\n<li>Signing Bonus:\u00a0 Some Firms ($3.5-7K)<\/li>\n<li>Road Warriors \u2013 paid more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Boutique Firms\n<ul>\n<li>$65-75K range<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>In-House Consulting\n<ul>\n<li>$65-80K range<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Global Health Consulting Firms\n<ul>\n<li>$50-60K range<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In terms of salary negotiation, you should always try to negotiate, but recognize many of the larger consulting firms batch hire and often do not negotiate starting salaries, however there is often opportunity for salary growth when milestones are reached.<\/p>\n<p>For salary negotiation tips, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/careers\/for-students\/the-search-process\/negotiating-your-offer\/\">follow this link<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Select healthcare consulting firms &amp; consulting firms with healthcare-related practice areas<\/h6><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.atkearney.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AT Kearney<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.abtassociates.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abt Associates<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.accenture.com\/us-en\/pages\/index.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accenture<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.advisory.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Advisory Board Company<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.alvarezandmarsal.com\/healthcare\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alvarez &amp; Marsal Healthcare Industry Group<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.adlittle.com\/industries.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arthur D Little<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/avalere.com\/about-us\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avalere Health<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bbkhealthcare.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BBK Healthcare<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bdo.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BDO USA LLP<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bcg.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boston Consulting Group<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bostonhealthcare.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boston Healthcare Associates<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bhei.com\/about\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boston Health Economics<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thecambridgegroup.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cambridge Group, The<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cardinalhealth.com\/en.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardinal Health<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chartis.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chartis Group<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ctg.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CTG<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.deloitte.com\/us\/en.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deloitte<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ecgmc.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ECG Management Consultants<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ey.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ernst &amp; Young (EY)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.express-scripts.com\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Express Scripts<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fticonsulting.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FTI Consulting<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gfk.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GfK<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.harmony-healthcare.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harmony Healthcare International<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hayesmanagement.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hayes Management Consulting<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.huronconsultinggroup.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Huron Consulting<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.impact-advisors.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Impact Advisors<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/informa.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Informa PLC<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ispor.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Society for Pharmacoeconomics &amp; Outcomes Research<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.iqvia.com\">IQVIA<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jsi.com\/JSIInternet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">John Snow Inc.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kpmg.com\/global\/en\/industry\/healthcare\/pages\/default.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">KPMG<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lek.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">L.E.K. Consulting<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lewin.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lewin Group<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.msh.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Management Sciences for Health<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mathematica-mpr.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mathematica Policy Research<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mercer.com\/home\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mercer<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.navigant.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigant<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.northhighland.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">North Highland<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oliverwyman.com\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oliver Wyman<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.perficient.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perficient<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pwc.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.publicconsultinggroup.com\/?gclid=CKmlz5Ts27UCFYtxOgodjX4A6Q\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public Consulting Group<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pointb.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Point B<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.putassoc.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Putnam Associates<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rti.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RTI International<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.saic.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SAIC<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.simon-kucher.com\/en-us\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simon-Kucher &amp; Partners<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.soyringconsulting.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soyring Consulting<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xerox.com\/en-us\/services\/healthcare-solutions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xerox Healthcare Solutions<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Other resources<\/h6><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/managementconsulted.com\/home-c\/\">Management Consulted<\/a> &#8211; provides great insights into the industry and free resources.<\/li>\n<li>Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/mymedia.bu.edu\/channel\/BU%2BSchool%2Bof%2BPublic%2BHealth%2BCareer%2B%2526%2BPracticum%2BOffice\/310298522\">CPO MyMedia<\/a> page to watch the 4-part Crash Course on Healthcare Consulting series to get an in-depth understanding of what it takes to be a consultant.<\/li>\n<li>Podcast to understand the industry &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/email.comms.managementconsulted.com\/c\/eJx8U8lyozoU_RqxccUFAjMsWMRxCGnbGZyXdtIbl5AuoKCBFsKYfP0r7PSrt0j1Uqeurs6gQw-cpSJebzeWjTXcPvBye7v1bgOHpREjjCSRw7QkXKVUS9nNJVGkAgnKUq26Xlhgc6rl19BBDwpMV_P2YMcWUqEpsVxfcOZA6kVBlASej30HJOHiIKHrSAUTjZ6ui_HXo3sT7TbN-GP_0nbPX1PnZZTIlvBK_Q-broUxLkPsYVKSMgijJCxwGZQJOKCO3Gg1cU1bo1lPJypOnboUIgpxEYc4CBPqFQtSQBwGSUIxJlHk8BS7eOEuMPYSb4G9eeEHlFGAJIkIoVGCAvfvdoi0trbtkH-NcIZwJrhq5rKrOsXMNIBwdlZxZQ2hDVcVwhmNvDChpCiCAvkZ1coSau8Z8lennd_eLMzHz_g15_lDDaU_IBz2Vh463RsKyF-d132BEhjvJfJXVf0H-mMe8lc3xACY2QuYI6cwcZxtyTh7gKETYC2Y2dVs0j93F3OMHUEPF8O5smAUEekrzjp297N58xBefvj44Uk1bftZvU9nsftNf7_emvd8Lf17MezxkFfL9hHHfNGb8vQresnfyqbexfHm-bpYk5N5ltmju6vuxIbjZoxhkPn6dF2tEV7-sKeR5zHCyyfFn0TNb9porLZ5A4t_3j-zZdVtEM7241Yk--zt01Zi5PvTx2tpWes91r2AjY_w8nP3FFbIXzlCn398Lajbqv1wzO_9anW6a7Zd70iwtWYpabmjDa-4SoteNFdn8U5r9JEzMKkAwqhWCqjVxjFpNYBSKHCLfg6sdy55pJdweXe8GrRpwDh26sLh23ftVK3DtyW0Kdj_onOOKf43AAD__y5eRS4\"><strong>Market Outsiders<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 15 minute episodes for those who didn\u2019t major in business. <span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Perfect for building business acumen and understanding how the world of finance, economics, and markets works.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Podcast for exploring consulting careers &#8211; 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