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Arthur D. Little This management consulting company has a long tradition of hiring scientists and engineers.
McKinsey & Company This management consulting firm reports that "Nearly half of the people who joined McKinsey's consulting staff last year came to us with postgraduate degrees in economics, engineering, humanities, law, medicine, and the natural and social sciences; the remainder held MBAs or the equivalent."
Recruiting Tips from the Boston Consulting Group "We've been there, with our polished shoes and our new suits, and we remember what it feels like to be job searching. Because we remember, we want to make the process easier, and we'll do that by trying to make it more transparent." Tips on getting a job in management consulting.
Management Consulting Online An excellent set of resources on management consulting courtesy of Ohio State's business school.
The Boston Consulting Group The Boston Consulting Group estimates that 10% of their offers will go to Ph.D. scientists and engineers.
Booz-Allen & Hamilton Management consulting company. "Experienced engineers, scientists, and technologists and new graduates with technology degrees will find themselves in an environment that capitalizes on the latest advances in their fields."
The Fast Track The Insider's Guide to Winning Jobs in Management Consulting, Investment Banking, and Securities Trading, by Mariam Naficy. "Considering a career in management consulting, investment banking, or sales and trading? Applying to the likes of McKinsey, Merrill Lynch, or Salomon Brothers? Wondering what it is that consultants and bankers really do every day? In THE FAST TRACK, industry insider Mariam Naficy does the groundwork for you. She explains banking and consulting in layperson terms and coaches you through the recruiting process from preparing your resume to choosing the right job."
Wet Feet Press Excellent source of insider information on investment banking and management consulting companies. Useful case studies for practicing interviews.