Weighing offers You have now completed the recruiting process and have been very successful. Hopefully you have multiple job offers from consulting firms, and the question is which job is the one you should take. Most importantly, remember that when deciding between firms, salary should not be one of the most important criteria. All offers from consulting firms will involve a very high salary that for most students, will be a significant increase from your previous job. Instead, try to determine which of the jobs will make you the happiest and be the most rewarding.
Every consulting firm has a different reputation, both overall and in terms of specialties.
Depending upon your individual preference, the importance of each of these will vary. If you have done your homework well and taken advantage of the opportunity to meet people during the cocktail receptions and interviews, you likely will have noticed the differences among firms. This can be another data point to help you decide which firm matches best with your personality and where you will likely enjoy working the most. Many of these items will be discussed during the reception events, and can also be discussed with other students who have previously worked at the different consulting firms. Christopher Tapia graduated from Duke University in 1995 with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.