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How to avoid being blacklisted from consulting (or any other) recruiting

Tom Spencer

Talking about travel or hobbies are great ways to start a conversation and showcase your personality, but don’t drag it too long. Jason Oh is a management consultant at Novantas with expertise in scaling profitability and improving business efficiency for financial institutions. Image: Pexels.

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The Gear That Makes Consulting So Much Easier!

Tom Spencer

For those who are recruiting for consulting roles, I think this can better illustrate the regular activities conducted by business consultants. Improvements in Work Efficiency and Effectiveness. I remember how I came into consulting thinking that a laptop bag would suffice for travel. Maneuverable Travel Suitcase.

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Consulting in South Africa – what to expect

Tom Spencer

Consultants in the rainbow nation have continued to operate efficiently and effectively during the Covid pandemic. Since consulting firms still utilize an “up or out” policy, this creates space for new recruits even during a period of economic downturn. The consulting industry is surviving during these uncertain times.

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4 Ways Cloud Computing Impacts Business Success

Tom Spencer

One key benefit of doing so is that it is allowing smaller firms to recruit globally and build virtual teams of experts who come together to complete client assignments on a per-project basis. In her spare time, Riya always enjoys reading, cooking, and traveling. Connect with her on Twitter, @sanderriya. Image: Pexels.

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Conversation with Partners in Performance

Tom Spencer

WE were grateful for the recent opportunity to talk with Amanda Melo, recruitment manager at Partners in Performance. Partners in Performance is a global management consulting firm and we were interested to learn more about the firm and its recruitment process. Tom: What is the firm’s travel model?

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3 Steps to Cultivate an Innovation Culture

Organizational Talent Consulting

Space travel alone is challenging, but reusing a rocket by landing it on a drone ship takes the complexity to another level. This culture emphasizes efficient, reliable, and cost-effective performance. Market Culture creates a competitive, fast-paced, results-oriented environment. This culture highlights coming in first.

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The Myth of a Psychologically Safe Workplace

Organizational Talent Consulting

Getting to where you are going I learned an important life lesson on a business trip to Puerto Rico, traveling with a good friend. Even if you identify several habits you want to change, you will see the most growth by taking it one step at a time rather than attempting to change multiple habits all at once.