Dean Furst

Dean Furst, is a 2016 economics graduate, who works as a Management Consultant with Accenture. In this role he works with a team to help clients (financial institutions) solve their problems through creating CDD or KYC reports, improve process efficiency, or increase profits through helping raise revenue or lower costs through an operational perspective. The specific work varies on each project and each project is usually very different. In a normal work environment, there tends to be a lot of travel (Monday through Thursday) to client site in addition to some remote work.

What advice would you give students who have an interest in consulting?
Develop an interest in the problems facing global companies, what has happened in the last 6-9 months that has forced executives to rethink their strategies?

What WFU career resources did you utilize that were most helpful to you?
The Career Center, interview workshops, and my major-specific job resources.

What courses, activities or experiences gave you an edge in the job search process?
Rhetoric, Microeconomics, Debate

What specific advice would you give regarding effective networking?
Conduct your research on the available consulting firms and markets, and cast a wide net to ensure you cover all your bases.

What specific advice would you give to students regarding effective interviewing?
Ask pertinent questions based on your conversation with the interviewer.

Are there any books, magazines, websites, etc. that you would recommend to students who are interested in consulting?
Case Interview Secrets