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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. During the recruiting process, I was surprised that I had to answer interview questions on the retail and transportation industries!

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Alvarez & Marsal Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

Transportation and Infrastructure. As such, some junior players in the firm feel like their career development is limited. That being said, Alvarez & Marsal are still a prestigious and exciting firm, so working there will not look bad on your resume. One thing that does come up pretty frequently is your resume.

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Seabury Group Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

Founded in 1995 by former Bain consultants and headquartered in New York City, they focus on developing airline strategy and implementing major operational turnaround. Transportation. As with all boutique firms, putting their name on your resume is tantamount to labeling yourself a specialist in one particular area. Industries.

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Simon-Kucher & Partners Interviews & Culture

Management Consulted

The firm has developed an impressive client list of many Fortune 500 companies from a variety of industries, but the majority of its business comes from pharmaceutical, healthcare, and medical technology firms. Transportation, Travel & Tourism. Distribution & Wholesale. Energy & Utilities. Financial Services. Healthcare.

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BearingPoint Interview Preparation – Mystery or History?

Management Consulted

BearingPoint partners with the major technological suppliers, like Hewlett Packard, IBM, Microsoft, Oracle and SAP, to develop solutions and strategies suiting their clients’ requirements. International Development. Sustainable Development. Air Transport. Rail Transport. Practice Areas. Human Resources.

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NERA Economic Consulting Interviews – Moving Up in a Down Economy

Management Consulted

NERA has developed quite a reputation, but has managed to keep itself small, clearly focused and prestigious in the process. Industry Related Practices: Energy, Environmental Economics, Health Care and Life Sciences, Insurance, Postal Services, Communications Networks and Media, Transport, Water. . Diversity groups. .

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FTI Consulting Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

In 2005, the firm developed their first 5-year plan with a goal to double revenues from approximately $427M to $1B in 5 years. There are 2 Senior Vice Presidents as well – one heads up Strategic Development and the other serves as Controller and Chief Accounting Officer. Telecom, Media & Technology (TMT) Transportation.