• Coursework and/or internships in business administration, finance, economics, marketing, systems, or communications
• Strong interpersonal and team working skills
• Passion and an ability to learn independently, quickly, and resourcefully
• Desire to work hard and progress rapidly in the consulting profession
• High degree of ambition, flexibility, and creativity
• Positive attitude and a willingness to learn from mentors and peers
• Motivation to learn new concepts and start tasks with limited guidance
• Logic-based decision-making, carefully taking context into account