Career Conversations

Consultants having a career conversation
For management consultants and alumni prioritizing social impact
our advisors
Meet 1-on-1 with an experienced consultant at no cost to you.
In good company
We've met with 840+ consultants so far. Here's what they have to say.

We support consultants in over 100 countries — from those two years into their first role to senior leaders who have spent decades in the industry. Some are exploring what comes next. Others are committed to consulting for the long haul and want to make the most of it.

Samie Dorgham
Samie Dorgham
EX-DELOITTE
COACH AND BUSINESS MENTOR

“Don't hesitate to book a career conversation - the number of doors that will open to you from that one conversation is hard to quantify.”

Cedric Potvliege
Cedric Potvliege
EX-MCKINSEY

“Being at the beginning of my career, I still have a limited picture of career opportunities. CFI enabled me to speak with former consultants with more experience and in different career tracks. It also provides information about career opportunities you might not be aware of as we live in a world of asymmetric information.”

Serena Chao
Serena Chao
FORMER CONSULTANT

"If you’re on the fence, I recommend engaging anyway! It’s always great to expand your network, as we know, and Consultants for Impact is both a short-term and long-term resource."

Lucia Cazares
Lucia Cazares
FORMER CONSULTANT

"What sets Consultants for Impact apart is their responsiveness and eagerness to help. For example, when I asked my career advisor if she could meet for a 1:1 to talk about a time-sensitive topic, she was very quick to respond and schedule time. This is so rare and valuable in a job search process."

Lucas Schmuck
Lucas Schmuck
EX-BAIN

"Having a well-connected and empathetic counterpart who could support my career explorations was super valuable."

Matt Wang
Matt Wang
EX-BAIN

“CFI has been a seamless way to meet other folks on similar professional paths wrestling with the same questions who are all happy to share about their highs and lows. I've been incredibly impressed with the generosity and vulnerability of the folks I've met through CFI. Without CFI, I don't know where I would have found those people."

HOw it works
On the call, we'll tackle critical questions head-on.
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Define your values

Most career paths have pros and cons. We’ll work with you to define what you really value in a career. This will help you decide what causes to focus on, and how to balance social impact with your personal priorities. 

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Prioritize Causes

There are many pressing problems in the world, and it can be hard to know where to start. We can offer frameworks to assess the relative impact of different causes and pressure-test your thinking about where you personally can make the biggest difference.

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Assess your options

On the call, we’ll discuss your current list of potential career options, share our perspective, and might even suggest some options you hadn’t thought about.

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Resolve Uncertainties

Career decisions are tough. It can be hard to determine where we, personally, can maximize our positive impact. We can help you think through your uncertainties and empower you to resolve important questions.

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Make a plan

Once you’ve refined your broader strategy for impact, we’ll help you make a preliminary plan about how to move forward and develop some concrete steps to make progress on that plan.

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Get Connected

We enjoy introducing new advisees to like-minded professonals and hiring managers in relevant fields. Many members find these connections to be the best part of working with us. 

Your values

We'll help you get clear on what you actually want from your career, so you can make decisions about which problem areas and priorities to focus on.

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Your options

We offer frameworks to evaluate the relative impact of different opportunities and sharpen your thinking about where you can make the biggest difference.

How to navigate uncertainty

We help you identify the questions standing in your way and give you the tools to answer them.

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When to say "no"

Impact requires focus. We help you recognize the work worth turning down.

Who to connect with

We connect advisees to networks of like-minded professionals and open roles that match their skills. Many say this is the most valuable part of working with us.

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The Consultants for Impact team hanging out.
Get Answers
Who are Career Conversations for?

Current or former consultants from firms like McKinsey, BCG, Bain, or Accenture, as well as boutique or specialty firms, who are thinking deeply about how to use their skills to improve global health and well-being. If you are an independent or prospective consultant, or are interning in consulting, we welcome you to apply but may not be able to prioritize your application.

How do I apply?

Fill out our 5-minute application form, which includes a bit about you and what you are hoping to get out of the conversation. The more detail, the better! This helps our team determine whether we can help and which of our advisors’ experience and perspectives would be most relevant to you.

Are Career Conversations free?

Yes! We're funded by philanthropic partners who believe in helping skilled people build careers that make society better. If you would like to support our mission, you can donate here.

What if I'm not a consultant?

If you fall outside the consulting field, but would like to make a difference with your time, we recommend checking out Probably Good. Their resources are great for consultants too!

What should I read before I apply?

Reading our approach and principles can help you determine whether a conversation with us is likely to advance your goals. 

Do I already need to have a career plan?

No. In fact, some members recommend talking to us earlier in the career planning process so that we can help you prioritize where to explore. 

What if I’m later on in my career?

We advise many mid and late-career consultants and alumni and would love to speak with you.

Which Consultants for Impact team member will I speak with?

If you’d like to speak with a particular team member, please include a note in your application. We assign matches based on fit, availability, and applicants' preferences where possible. 

What if I have more questions?

Send our team an email – we'd love to hear from you.