[Career review] “Management consulting (for skill-building & earning to give)” by Nick Beckstead episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 23, 2015 · 7 MIN

[Career review] “Management consulting (for skill-building & earning to give)” by Nick Beckstead

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Consulting is a promising path, offering good career capital that keeps your options open and your earnings high. However, it’s highly competitive and we have a limited understanding of its potential for direct impact. Narrated by AI. ---Outline:(00:47) Pros(00:55) Cons(01:03) Key facts on fit(01:18) Next steps(01:35) Sometimes recommended(01:45) Review status(02:05) What is this career path?(02:38) Career capital(02:50) Common exits(03:10) Culture(03:43) Exploration value(04:03) Personal fit(04:06) Entry requirements(04:32) What does it take to progress?(04:56) Job satisfaction(05:19) Direct impact potential(05:58) Earnings potential(06:13) Advocacy potential(06:25) The full report(06:30) Want to work in consulting?(06:43) Think you should do something else? --- First published: March 31st, 2015 Last updated: April 23rd, 2015 Source: https://80000hours.org/career-reviews/management-consulting --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.

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