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Season 21
Episode 30
Published 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Description
What’s the real difference between an analyst, a manager, and a partner in consulting?
In this episode of Consulting Unpacked, Jenny Rae Le Roux breaks down how consulting roles actually work — what changes as you move up, what each level is responsible for, and what firms value most at every stage.
You’ll learn:
- What analysts, managers, and partners really do day to day
- Why being great at analytics isn’t enough as you move up
- How expectations shift from execution to leadership to vision
If you’re considering consulting or trying to understand how the career path actually works in practice, this episode gives you the insider view.
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