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Boutique vs Large Consulting Firms

Tom Spencer

Although those experiences might look appealing to a recruiter on a resume or cover letter, an interviewer is more interested in exploring a candidate’s ability to problem-solve. This can accelerate your development if you are performing strongly and creates a positive brand for you during staffing and promotion conversations.

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3 ways financial advisory consulting bests strategy consulting

Management Consulted

For one, if you can choose, work on clients in a hot field (like oil & gas or healthcare). While the skills in finance and strategy operations differ, the caliber of a Fortune 500 and start up boutique have an even larger development gap. Not all financial advisory firms, or projects, are created equal. What are some good options?

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Conversation with IMS Consulting Group

Tom Spencer

Throughout the year there are training days, “lunch and learns” and our in-house learning and development team organise many training sessions for you to pick and choose from. Tom: Is there any additional information that you think would be helpful for candidates but which we haven’t covered?

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Conversation with Marakon

Tom Spencer

Alex Formstone: It’s a combination of client development, client management, managing the team to deliver the project work and firm building. I spent most of last year working in financial services, but have also spent a fair amount of my time at Marakon on consumer healthcare.

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Conversation with 2020 Delivery

Tom Spencer

I recently had the good fortune to talk briefly with Mike Meredith who is a Director at 2020 Delivery, and leads the firm’s people development function. Tom: 2020 Delivery works with public sector organisations, and I understand that the clients are loosely grouped into healthcare, government departments, and education.

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L.E.K. Strategy Consulting Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

is a Life Sciences and Healthcare powerhouse with expertise across a growing number of fields including Private Equity, Strategy and Mergers & Acquisitions. Healthcare Services. “Management Consultants of the Year” – Independent Healthcare Awards (2012 & 2013). Consulting. KEY STATS FOR L.E.K.