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How a Collaborative Culture Can Attract Young Professionals

Tom Spencer

Even if such initiatives are meaningless in practice, failing to include them as part of a firm’s recruitment talking points could result in top graduating talent flocking to other firms. As a result, high salaries, travel opportunities, prospects for promotion, and lucrative exit opportunities may not always be enough to fill the ranks.

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The Myth of a Psychologically Safe Workplace

Organizational Talent Consulting

Challenger safety – This is the last stage when others are able to provide constructive criticism and engage in productive conflict without fear of exclusion or retaliation. Getting to where you are going I learned an important life lesson on a business trip to Puerto Rico, traveling with a good friend.

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Simon-Kucher & Partners Interviews & Culture

Management Consulted

Construction. Transportation, Travel & Tourism. Travel is unavoidable at Simon-Kucher. One downside to working at Simon-Kucher is that despite what the firm will tell you in recruiting pitches and presentations, it is still mainly a pricing firm, despite its emphasis on touting its strategy credentials. Industries.

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7 Networking Mistakes to Avoid

Tom Spencer

When it comes to recruiting the three big criteria are: networking, application package (cover letter, resume, and transcript), and interview. DO NOT just fire away questions from your pre-constructed agenda without acknowledging my answers. He’s also an avid traveller with passion for FinTech, marathon, and blogging.

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How to Evaluate, Accept, Reject, or Negotiate a Job Offer

Harvard Business

” Databases and job search websites, such as Glassdoor, Indeed, Ladders, and Salary.com are a good starting point, but Lees recommends talking to recruiters and headhunters and others in the industry. Do I want lots of international travel — or no travel at all? Be well-prepared, respectful, and constructive.

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FTI Consulting Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

Dispute, litigation and investigations services for construction industry. Construction. FTI’s Summer Internship program has met with great success for the company and is fast becoming their main source for full-time recruitment. It also means that interns are at times required to travel and interact with FTI’s clients.

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The Top 8 Undergrad Consulting Majors

Management Consulted

A fun fact – Jenny Rae was an economics major at UVA, but famously decided to shave her head and travel the world after graduation (yeah, her parents were really proud). You’ll need a sexy minor, some unique leadership experience or a great summer internship to stand out. You may be thinking – really?