[Industry First!] New book released today: 'Thorough Anatomy! Comprehensive Consulting Firm Job Hunting & Career Change Guide'—condensing everything applicants need to know about industry trends, salaries, work styles, and interview preparation.

Cross Media Publishing Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President: Koichiro Kobayakawa), a publisher specializing in business and practical books, will release the book 'Thorough Anatomy! Comprehensive Consulting Firm Job Hunting & Career Change Guide' on March 27, 2026.

This book is the first systematic guidebook to compile industry structures, major firms, recruitment trends, the reality of careers, and selection strategies for 'comprehensive consulting firms,' which are becoming increasingly popular as destinations for job seekers and career changers. It provides a thorough analysis of firms ranging from major players to notable firms with unique strengths, based on interviews conducted under their real names. It highlights common pitfalls based on the voices and real-life examples of those who have successfully navigated the job market, includes specific preparation methods for document screening and interviews, and features a roundtable discussion with industry insiders. This is a must-read for anyone who thinks, 'I'm interested in comprehensive consulting, but honestly, I don't really understand it.'

◆Related URLs (Company website, etc.)

https://cm-publishing.co.jp/books/9784295411901/

Amazon https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4295411906/

Rakuten Books https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18516450/

● The Growing Comprehensive Consulting Industry

According to IDC Japan, the business consulting market in Japan reached approximately 800 billion yen in 2024 and is projected to reach 1.28 trillion yen by 2029. As corporate challenges become more complex—including AI implementation support, DX (Digital Transformation) accompaniment, and sustainability initiatives—the presence of 'comprehensive consulting firms,' which can provide end-to-end support from strategy formulation to execution and implementation, is growing rapidly.

However, for those considering a job or career change, information about comprehensive consulting firms is often fragmented. While people hear phrases like 'the industry is growing' or 'you can acquire skills,' the 'realities' that applicants truly want to know—such as specific job duties, the actual selection process, salary levels, and career paths after joining—are often difficult to see.

This book was published to address this situation.