It’s recruiting season. This is the busiest time of year for me, when hundreds of students reach out and want to know how to get in. How can they break into a top management consulting firm?

There is no substitute for hard work, especially if you want a career at a top firm. If you’re willing to work hard, you can do it too. Here are the top five pieces of advice I share with students and professionals who ask me how they can secure that coveted dream job.

It’s recruiting season. This is the busiest time of year for me, when hundreds of students reach out and want to know how to get in. How can they break into a top management consulting firm?

There is no substitute for hard work, especially if you want a career at a top firm. If you’re willing to work hard, you can do it too. Here are the top five pieces of advice I share with students and professionals who ask me how they can secure that coveted dream job.