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Boutique vs Large Consulting Firms

Tom Spencer

Since graduation, I have had the pleasure of working for both a boutique and a large strategy consulting firm and wanted to share my insights on the differences in: Undergraduate recruiting. Undergraduate recruiting. Projects and client types. Workplace culture. Exit opportunities. With that said, why not give both a try?

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3 ways financial advisory consulting bests strategy consulting

Management Consulted

Financial advisory firms recruit from a broader set of schools. They are masterful recruiters with big budgets to entertain prospects, so if you’re interested in the field, check them out – just go in with your eyes wide open. For one, if you can choose, work on clients in a hot field (like oil & gas or healthcare).

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Reader FAQ – Switching gears: from intern to full-time, from IT to strategy, and from PwC and IBM to MBB

Management Consulted

Plus, it will be a bit of insurance to have a full-time offer if you do consider going through fall recruiting – it will relieve much of the stress. I’m thinking healthcare here, but there may be other options. If you want to break in, go in with expertise in a growing practice – healthcare is the best option.

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Conversation with Marakon

Tom Spencer

Alex Formstone is a Principal in Marakon ’s London office, and heads up recruiting in the UK for graduates and MBAs. I recently had the good fortune to talk briefly with Alex about his career, Marakon and its recruitment process. Tom: I assume that Marakon uses the case interview as part of its recruitment process?

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Conversation with IMS Consulting Group

Tom Spencer

Tom: Does IMS Consulting Group use the case interview as part of its recruitment process? Tom: Is there any additional information that you think would be helpful for candidates but which we haven’t covered? The firm is looking for an interest in healthcare and life sciences. Steph: Not for 2015.

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Generalist vs Specialist Firm Interviews

Tom Spencer

There is a lot to think about when preparing for consulting interviews , and you may want to check out some of our other blog posts and guides for preparing your resume , creating your cover letter , and improving your network. and ZS are both healthcare firms, while Exponent is a scientific and engineering firm.

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Conversation with 2020 Delivery

Tom Spencer

Tom: 2020 Delivery works with public sector organisations, and I understand that the clients are loosely grouped into healthcare, government departments, and education. If you are motivated by the problems that are facing healthcare, education and immigration enforcement then we are the people to come to. Two interview rounds.