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A Note to University Seniors

Tom Spencer

You probably need a baseline of training and experience before you become a net positive contributor to a project team. Because the market is flooded with high achieving students, it’s difficult to stand out. Despite any internship/co-op experience you might have, it’s unlikely that you can add significant value to an employer, yet.

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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. At my previous organization, I was aligned to pricing strategy but was assigned to the firm’s marketing and distribution practice.

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Conversation with L.E.K. Consulting

Tom Spencer

Tom: LEK offers a range of services including Strategy, Marketing & Sales, Operations and Mergers & Acquisitions. Tom: What kind of training and mentoring can graduates expect to receive at LEK? Janine Clifford: Not investing enough time in the cover letter and resume and not preparing for case interviews.

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Conversation with IMS Consulting Group

Tom Spencer

Steph: Our work is split across all the centres of excellence: Brand & Commercial Strategy, Pricing & Market Access, Strategy & Portfolio Analysis and Competitive Intelligence. Tom: What kind of training and mentoring can graduates expect to receive at IMS Consulting Group? Bonus salaries are competitive with the market.

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Bridgespan Non-Profit Consulting Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

Many that serve clients with strategy come from organizations (like Bain or McKinsey) that offer excellent toolkit and skills training pre-Bridgespan; the training at Bridgespan is there, but not as thorough. Group Consulting. Leadership Program: Leading for Impact. Internships. Exit Opportunities.

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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

You’ll need to be able to play this up on your resume and in your cover letter, so cover your bases and rock your first year (starting with your first 3 months – when your status at PwC will largely be determined). They’re also bigger, and take a broader look at the experienced hire and APD market.

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How to build an effective recruitment process

Asamby Consulting

Recruitment Process A good recruitment process can help cut time in the searching, interviewing, hiring and training process. After hiring phase Arrange on-the-job training sessions or designate an employee to be the mentor of the newcomer. It streamlines these processes and makes searching for viable candidates much more efficient.