Max Opamuratawongse

Max Opamuratawongse

2008 Economics
Consultant, Boston Consulting Group

Max Opamuratawongse, a 2008 economics graduate, is a Consultant with the Boston Consulting Group, working alongside a talented and diverse group of individuals to serve leaders of corporations, to provide support in navigating through business problems that they face.

What advice would you give students who have an interest in consulting?

Have an initial understanding/point of view as to why it is you want to go into consulting, but be open to adding more fodder to that initial thought as you learn more about it from conversations/interactions.

What specific advice would you give regarding effective networking?

Less is more — better to build meaningful relationships and have non-generic conversations.

What specific advice would you give to students regarding effective interviewing?

Add a practical lens to your recommendation. Understand what the ramifications are for acting on the insights that you’ve highlighted at the end of the interview.