Brief for 2026-09-04
AI's Impact on Consulting and Softening MBA Job Market
Recent reports indicate AI is significantly reshaping labor markets and specific job roles within consulting, suggesting a shift from generalist positions. Concurrently, the MBA job market, particularly in consulting and technology, is experiencing a decline in postings. Firms are also adapting to new trends in human capital and remote work.
Where demand is rising
- Specialized consulting roles (vs. generalists)
- Roles focused on AI integration and strategy
- Advisory teams (as seen in recruiting trends)
- Remote work-related operational and hiring roles
Where it's softening
- Consulting generalist roles
- MBA job postings for consulting
- Overall MBA job market
Skills worth showing now
- AI impact analysis
- AI integration strategies
- Human capital trends expertise
- Remote operations management
- Specialized consulting expertise
- Advisory services
Resume keywords for ATS
AI strategyArtificial intelligenceLabor market analysisHuman capitalRemote workConsulting specialistDigital transformationAdvisory servicesBusiness consultingOperations management
Sources
- Goldman studied where AI is squeezing labor markets. Here's what it found - CNBC — CNBC
- Why the days of the consulting generalist may be numbered - Business Insider — Business Insider
- SKP Business Consulting Number of Employees 2026 | Employee Count & Headcount Data - Revelio Labs — Revelio Labs
- 2026 Global Human Capital Trends - Deloitte — Deloitte
- MBA Job Market Softens Again As Postings Fall, Consulting & Tech Decline - Poets&Quants — Poets&Quants
- Devex Career Hub: How remote work is reshaping development operations and hiring - Devex — Devex
- Merrill lands four advisor teams as May recruiting data shows firm's two-way churn - investmentnews.com — investmentnews.com
- AI Will Reshape More Jobs Than It Replaces - Boston Consulting Group — Boston Consulting Group
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