Management Consulted

JULY 15, 2015

This group has a startling 300 companies in its portfolio in sectors ranging from travel, telecommunications, health, financial services, leisure, music, space travel, and renewable energy. The group’s travel-related operations, led by 51%-owned Virgin Atlantic Airways, are among its largest cash generators.

Groups 100

Groups Culture Interviews Travel 100

Tom Spencer

JUNE 21, 2015

I recently had the opportunity to communicate with Janine Clifford, Recruitment & HR Manager at L.E.K. Consulting is a global management consulting firm that uses deep industry expertise and analytical rigor to help clients solve their most critical business problems. Tom: What is LEK’s travel model? Consulting.

Consulting 60

Consulting Case Interview Cover Letters Recruiting 60

CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

I would not like to end up in the Eastern European market; my longer term goals are in Western Europe, USA, Brazil or Middle East. So my dilemma is whether to go for BCG [ Eastern Europe ], for the great company it is, the focus in projects that it has, and also for the market, which in this region is very interesting.

Case Interview 45

Case Interview Resumes Cover Letters Interviews 45

Management Consulted

JUNE 17, 2015

Funny enough, the idea for Airbnb came about because the founders had trouble making rent, and in a desperate attempt to solve the problem they decided to throw up a website and market the extra space in their kitchen and living room to conference attendees visiting San Francisco who could find no room elsewhere.

Culture 100

Culture Interviews Cover Letters Travel 100

Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 15, 2018

When it comes to recruiting the three big criteria are: networking, application package (cover letter, resume, and transcript), and interview. DO follow-up on my replies and build with natural conversation (good topics to mention are sports, food, and travel). Analyst vs. Management. The smoother it is, the better.

Cover Letters 60

Cover Letters Travel Interviews Groups 60

Tom Spencer

MAY 13, 2017

The first piece of advice I was given when I started my Master’s in Management at London Business School was to beware of the mirage of consulting. Not the benefits, not the travel, not the prestige. Sarah Yakzan is a Master’s in Management candidate at London Business School. Does that mean you shouldn’t apply?

Consulting 60

Consulting Case Interview Cover Letters Interviews 60

Tom Spencer

JUNE 7, 2015

Strategy consulting offers the chance to work with senior executives on the big questions that will determine the long-term strategic direction of the company, and how the business is managed to ensure the actions taken are consistent with the strategy all the way down through the organisation. Tom: How many consultants do you have in London?

Case Interview 60

Case Interview Interviews Recruiting Recruitment 60