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Consultant Profile Series: Dane Sequeira

Tom Spencer

In the field of nonlinear dynamics, Dane studied ocean energy harvesting buoys. It is hard to get a semblance of the companies until you go through the recruiting process, meet people, and actually talk about what work they are doing. Look for those differences during the recruitment process to see where your best fit might be.

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Job Hub: Virgin Group Jobs and Culture

Management Consulted

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.

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Consulting in South Africa – what to expect

Tom Spencer

Although consulting jobs have been under threat because of the negatively impacted economy, companies have cut off many expenses (travel, networking events) and firms have adjusted their operations to support a ‘work from home’ model. The consulting industry is surviving during these uncertain times. BCG, McKinsey, Bain, A.T.

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How to Build Chemistry with the Interviewer

Tom Spencer

This will show you if they travelled recently or have any hobbies you can connect with them over. Not only is this foundational for striking up an engaging conversation, but your energy can also be contagious and leave the interviewer feeling energized for the rest of the day. Get the ball rolling.

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Oliver Wyman Careers

CaseInterview.com

Manufacturing, Transportation, and Energy. Oliver Wyman recruits globally primarily from 100 of the most selective schools across five continents. Whether or not you view travel as an opportunity depends upon your personal preferences. Four key practice areas for specialization include: Communications, Media, and Technology.

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For Some Platforms, Network Effects Are No Match for Local Know-How

Harvard Business

For example, Uber and Grab link riders and drivers, Airbnb links hosts and travelers, and Amazon links shoppers and sellers. Transportation, aviation, health care, and energy all require physical delivery, whereas media, music, and advertisement do not. ” Yoshihiro Kitamura, the president of Recruit, said to me.

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Brews, News and Booz & Company: Interview and Culture Insights

Management Consulted

He began by helping firms recruit competent executives, acquire new customers, and establish conducive office space. After 2 years, he recruited 2 friends from Chicago and formed the Business Research and Development Company with $500 borrowed from the bank. Energy & Utilities. BOOZ & COMPANY INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING.