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Recruiters You Should Meet to Staff for Success

Harmonious Workplaces

These professionals stand out as some of the best I’ve met in the biz When I worked as an executive or a consultant advising C-suite leaders and business owners, many of them complained about their inability to attract and recruit talent. During my career of 25 years, I have met and worked with dozens of recruiters and search firms.

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5 Tips for Freshmen to Tackle the Recruiting Process

Tom Spencer

Here are 5 tips that will put you on the right track to navigating the recruiting process: 1. Find firms and alumni in industries you are interested in through on-campus recruiting events, firm websites, and LinkedIn. The most important tool at your disposal in the recruitment process is your resume.

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Fireside Chat – Consulting Recruiting at Target and Non-Target Universities

Tom Spencer

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to sit down with another blog contributor to the SpencerTom community, Jason Oh, to share our experiences about the consulting recruiting process. However, you’ll grow your knowledge base much faster than most industry jobs. How is recruiting done at your school?

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How to Quiet the Recruiting Chaos

Tom Spencer

Whether you’re recruiting for consulting via a graduate program or going it alone, the process is extremely time-consuming and chaotic. In this piece, I will arm you with a few simple tools (templates) that will help to keep your recruiting activities organized. Companies (Applications). Click to expand the image.

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Networking your Way into Management Consulting

Tom Spencer

Networking with industry professionals is a key strategy for anyone looking to break into the consulting field. Building relationships with experienced consultants and other industry experts can help you gain valuable insights into the profession, learn about job opportunities, and gain the knowledge and skills you need to succeed.

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Breaking into Consulting as a Non-Business Student

Tom Spencer

Breaking into the consulting industry with a non-business degree can be challenging as a sizeable portion of hires are from top business schools, but non-business hires are on the rise. Network with Industry Professionals Networking is an important part of breaking into any industry, and consulting is no exception.

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Why Trying to Pivot to a Consulting Career through an Online MBA Might Not be the Best Idea

Tom Spencer

MBA consulting recruiting season starts every fall. I am commenting purely on recruiting for a post-MBA consulting position. When I talk to online MBA students, the first thing that strikes me is that they are unaware about industry dynamics. The Consulting Career Landscape. Behavioral and Case Interviews .