Newcomer in consulting

hi

i have a degree in international relations and worked since i graduated (8months ago)in a international organisation as a research assistant in a team with economists.

i want to proceed my career in consulting and did some researches on the net. according to my background i should apply as a business analyst.

i dont really know if i have to specify in which field i want to work in(i dont have a specific background and experience).

do consultant companies recruit ppl all year or is there a specific time? how fast do they hire ppl (if i apply now for october is that too early?) which are the best companies to apply to seen my background? what are my chances and options?

thanks a lot for any information!!!

If you target the big firms you regularly recruit graduates, you probably have a good chance of being taken on at the Analyst level. Think carefully about the kind of industries you want to work in though - some of the big firms, e.g. Accenture, will want to slot you into a specific industry sector, so make sure its the right one. Think long and hard about culture and lifestyle and choose the firms that fit your preferences - not all Consulting firms are the same! Good luck...

thanks for your message

do i have to specify in my cover letter in which industry i want to spezialize in?

as i said, i studied international relations and now im working as a research on global competitiveness. do they hire junior ppl in this domain (outsourcing,scenario building etc)?