Took about 3 months. Applied online. Was working with a previous employer. Was actively seeking a new opportunity. Got a call back. then 3 interviews. To prepare, I read about 3-4 books on interviews.Key thing here is to study behavioral interviews. 1st interview -kind of fun. "walk me through your resume" 2nd interview - a little painful but not unmanageable. it was over the phone. was done through an independent contractor. They basically drilled you on your past work experience. "Give me a time when you were on a team and something went wrong?". Then proceeded to drill into my story and attempt to apply pressure by challenging some of the thought process. 3rd interview was in Chicago. I was so nervous, I thought I bombed it. met a small team. then met 2 managing directors. here, they're looking for a "fit". Basically, they know you got the stuff to do the job but do you really want to be a consultant. Show some passion about travel, challenge, people and be excited about the opportunity and you should get the OK. Make it clear that you're hungry for a chance and they'll let you in.