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Location, Location: Choosing the Right Office for You

Tom Spencer

For example, if you are an engineer or a scientist, you might be limited to a specific location that performs the work you are trained to conduct. In engineering, there are specialties such as biomechanics, thermal fluids, or material science. This process is unique to consulting, compared to some other industries.

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Unlocking a Career as a Marketing Consultant

Tom Spencer

Gaining work experience can allow you to position yourself as a low-risk hire who can hit the ground running from day one by operating independently and delivering value without extensive handholding and supervision. If you’ve already landed a job, taking additional online courses can help to accelerate your on-the-job training.

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The Top 8 Undergrad Consulting Majors

Management Consulted

If you’re an undergrad with a desire to break in to consulting, an economics degree will train your mind to tackle problems and make you an attractive prospect for internships and Masters’ programs. Engineering (Mechanical Engineering is the most operationally focused). The knock on engineering?

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Conversation with Accenture Australia

Tom Spencer

Tom: Accenture offers a range of services including Strategy, Digital, Technology and Operations. Additionally this specialisation may not be specific to an industry but could be related to our technology, strategy, digital or operations business. Tom: What kind of training and mentoring can graduates expect to receive at Accenture?

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Future of Healthcare: Virtual and Augmented Reality

Tom Spencer

Currently engineers, physicians, other healthcare providers, and educators are working to create innovative ways to apply these immersive technologies in order to transform clinical teaching and practice. Medical Student and Resident Training. He’s most passionate about healthcare redesign, patient engagement, and the life sciences.

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Conversation with Cartesian

Tom Spencer

Tom: What kind of training and mentoring can graduates expect to receive at Cartesian? Adam Fraser: There is a two-week [on-boarding] training process, followed by Brown Bag sessions (internal training) and external training. Beyond this, you receive a great deal of on-the-job training.

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Robot Truck Convoy Tests in Nevada; Driverless Trucks Before Cars, and Before the End of the Decade

MishTalk

The technology, developed by Peloton Tech, uses radar and a wireless link so that the following trucks travel at the same speed, braking simultaneously for safety, and doing so on an automated system that doesn''t have the delays of human reaction time. This is about moving cargo, not people.