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Recruiting versus reality

Tom Spencer

Consulting firms are very good at selling themselves to potential recruits. In this post, I explore the other side of the value propositions presented by consulting firms during the recruiting process: “You will be exposed to a wide range of problems and industries”. You’ll get great learning and development opportunities”.

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Management Consulting

CaseInterview.com

Management consulting is an industry that offers assistance with this kind of high-level decision-making and problem-solving. Management Consultants help businesses make strategic decisions that directly impact the entire company. They evaluate issues that the client is facing and help them develop action plans for improvement.

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5 Ways to Improve Your Recruitment Process

The Management Centre

We are currently recruiting for trainers here at =mcLearning, and it is a very interesting process given the current challenges with recruitment in the UK. Here, lead recruiter and =mc Director Yvette Gyles shares her thoughts on the process so far, and what can be done to make a recruitment process successful.

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Travel, Training and Mentorship

Tom Spencer

Three significant aspects in the life of a management consultant: travel, training and mentorship. When it comes to travel, different consulting firms have different policies. Consultants are the primary asset of a consulting firm, and top consulting firms invest a considerable amount on formal training and development programs.

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The Consulting Interview: Skills That’ll Set You Apart

Tom Spencer

During the interview process, recruiters are keen on evaluating your behavioural traits to ensure you align with the company’s values and culture. Successful candidates will be able to showcase a methodical thought process by breaking down complex issues into more manageable components.

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Management Consulting versus Investment Banking

Management Consulted

Consulting compensates with perks that banking does not offer – from better travel allowances to more generous health and retirement packages. Consultants – depending on firm – travel anywhere from 25-75% of their time. At the Big 3 (Bain, Boston Consulting Group, McKinsey), you can expect travel 50-75% of the time.

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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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