Strategy Simplified
Strategy Simplified
Management Consulted
S24E1: The Hottest Consulting Sectors to Target in 2026
5 minutes Posted Jul 24, 2026 at 4:00 pm.
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Send us Fan Mail McKinsey is making 12% more hires this year than last. But the jobs aren't going to the same profile of candidate. Energy and utilities is projected to grow 11% in 2026 – one of the least sexy practices in consulting, and one of the hottest right now. Healthcare, private equity, and consumer/retail are all shifting too. If you're aiming at the wrong sector or the wrong skill set, you're competing for the smallest slice of the market. Namaan breaks down where the hiring is con...