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Finance vs. Consulting

How To Choose The Right Career Path For You And Break Into Top Firms

In this exclusive workshop, you'll discover the real difference between finance and consulting, which path fits you best, and exactly what to do to break in.  

Monday June 1st, 6 - 7:30 PM ET

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In this exclusive masterclass, you’ll unlock the roadmap to:

1. Understand the real differences between finance and consulting

Most students choose based on prestige, pay, or what their friends are doing.

That is a mistake.

You’ll learn what the work actually looks like, how the career paths differ, and what each industry really rewards.

2. Figure out which path fits your strengths, goals, and personality

Finance and consulting attract similar students.

But they are not the same career.

You’ll learn whether you’re better suited for finance, consulting, or a recruiting strategy that keeps both options open.

3. Learn what recruiting actually requires for each path

Finance and consulting both require strong resumes, networking, and interview prep.

But the details are completely different.

You’ll learn how timelines, applications, technical interviews, behavioural interviews, case interviews, and networking differ across both paths.

4. Avoid wasting months prepping for the wrong career

A lot of students try to recruit for both finance and consulting without understanding what they’re signing up for.

That usually leads to scattered prep, weak applications, and missed opportunities.

You’ll learn how to focus your energy where it actually gives you the highest odds of success.

5. Build a clear 30-day action plan

By the end of the workshop, you’ll know what to do next based on your goals.

Whether you’re leaning finance, consulting, or still undecided, you’ll leave with a practical next step.

6. Get direct insight from two career coaches who specialize in competitive recruiting

Jason helps students break into finance roles.

Evan helps students break into consulting roles.

You’ll get both perspectives in one workshop, so you can make a smarter decision instead of guessing.

Monday June 1st, 6 -7:30 PM ET

Register Here (Limited spots)

Most students choose finance or consulting for the wrong reasons

They choose based on:

  • Which one sounds more prestigious
  • Which one pays more
  • What their friends are recruiting for
  • What their school pushes hardest
  • What sounds impressive to parents
  • What they think they “should” want

That is not a strategy.

Finance and consulting are both strong career paths.

But they reward different skills, different personalities, and different preparation.

If you choose the wrong path, you can waste months preparing for roles you do not actually want, or miss the path you would have been better suited for.

This workshop will help you make that decision properly.

Hosted By:

Evan Sukman

Founder, Elite Consulting Launchpad

Evan helps Canadian university students land competitive management consulting roles.

He has helped students land roles at firms including Accenture, Mastercard, KPMG, Deloitte, EY, Capital One Strategy, and Big 5 Bank strategy teams.

With experience at Mastercard Advisors and campus recruiting, Evan knows what it takes to stand out in consulting recruiting, from resumes and networking to case interviews and behavioural interviews.

Jason Lum

Founder, JHL Consulting

Jason helps students break into competitive finance roles.

He supports students with finance recruiting strategy, resume positioning, networking, technical prep, and interview preparation for roles across areas like investment banking, capital markets, asset management, corporate finance, and related finance paths. 

Register For Workshop Here (Free)

Here's What We'll Cover:

Part 1: Finance vs. Consulting

We’ll break down the core differences between the two paths:

  • Day-to-day work
  • Skill sets required
  • Lifestyle and hours
  • Compensation trajectory
  • Exit opportunities
  • Types of students who tend to thrive
  • Common misconceptions
  • Biggest mistakes students make when choosing

Part 2: The Finance Recruiting Roadmap

Jason will break down what it actually takes to recruit for competitive finance roles, including:

  • Which finance roles students usually target
  • How finance recruiting timelines work
  • What technical knowledge you need
  • How networking works in finance
  • What finance interviews test
  • How to stand out without perfect experience
  • What students should be doing in the next 30 days

Part 3: The Consulting Recruiting Roadmap

Evan will break down what it actually takes to recruit for consulting roles, including:

  • How consulting recruiting differs from normal job applications
  • What firms look for in students
  • How to build a consulting-ready resume
  • How networking and referrals work
  • What case interviews actually test
  • Why behavioural interviews matter more than students think
  • What students should be doing in the next 30 days

Part 4: How to Choose the Right Path

You’ll learn how to evaluate finance vs. consulting based on:

  • Your strengths
  • Your interests
  • Your tolerance for technical prep
  • Your communication skills
  • Your career goals
  • Your recruiting timeline
  • Your current experience
  • Your appetite for ambiguity
  • Your long-term exit opportunities

By the end, you should have a much clearer sense of whether you should prioritize finance, consulting, or keep both alive strategically.


Part 5: Live Q&A

Bring your questions.

We’ll answer questions about:

  • Finance vs. consulting fit
  • Recruiting timelines
  • Resumes
  • Networking
  • Referrals
  • Interviews
  • Case prep
  • Technical prep
  • Whether you’re too late
  • Whether your background is competitive
  • How to choose between both paths

Finance vs. Consulting Workshop

Monday June 1st, 6 - 7:30 PM ET

Reserve Your Spot Here