Demand board · computed August 12
What r/consulting keeps asking for
Recurring demands mined from the community's top posts this week, with the threads as receipts. Not invented: if it's listed, people are actually asking.
Practical AI tools and workflows for slide creation (including ThinkCell) and for using AI
Users ask which AI tools actually produce management‑consulting style slides, how to integrate AI with PowerPoint/ThinkCell, and how to use AI effectively in day‑to‑day slide work.
How to meal‑prep, eat sensibly on the road, and keep meal expenses reasonable on expense报告
Several posts request tips for meal‑prepping while traveling, improving meal quality, and avoiding embarrassment or overspending on expense reports.
Market intelligence and exit opportunities after layoffs (esp. Middle East) and for 1099/
People want up‑to‑date info on the consulting market, where laid‑off consultants are landing, and whether firms or clients are hiring 1099 contractors for sourcing/strategy work.
Career progression advice: workload vs seniority, role fit, and overcoming imposter‑syndrο
Posters seek explanations and guidance on why hours rise with seniority, how to choose between technical/functional tracks, and how to handle imposter syndrome before role changes.
Clear norms and tactics for booking time/billing when managers and clients disagree (and /
Users ask for practical guidance on how much time to book, reconciling conflicting feedback from managers and clients, and how to account for time when AI does the work.
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