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Recruiting Strategies for a Tight Talent Market

Harvard Business

If any story demonstrates how far employers will go in today’s fierce war for talent, the tale of Snapchat’s geofilter recruiting campaign is it. The fight for new recruits is intense — not just in the tech sector, but across all industries. ” asked the clever riff aimed at Uber workers.

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The Benefits of Being Part of Your School’s Consulting Club

Tom Spencer

Professionally, this was a great way to chat about the industry and share resources and tips we had found. When it came time for interview season, I didn’t have to look hard for case prep partners, as many of us were recruiting at the same time. He recently joined Monitor Deloitte as a consultant. Image: Pixabay.

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2 Years of Networking Results in Consulting Job at PwC

Management Consulted

I really liked aspects of the industry, such as research and analysis; however, the career path was of no interest to me. This was a pretty ambitious goal considering no banks recruited from my school. I learned a lot about the industry and got more responsibility than an analyst typically would at a larger bank.

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Tips for Case Prepping Alone

Tom Spencer

As fall recruiting season is on the horizon, it’s inevitably a busy time for many students looking to recruit into consulting. If the firm you are applying to serves a niche market or specialized area, reading the news is particularly important in order to improve your depth of knowledge of the industry.

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Volunteer Consulting: The Ultimate Consulting Career Gut Check and Primer

Tom Spencer

Looking back, that experience significantly shaped my successful recruiting strategy and confirmed my desire to enter the consulting industry. I also remember how much fun it was to learn about the client’s industry. Hence, when I was recruiting, I made sure to identify firms and practice groups that produce custom solutions.

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5 activities or interests to add to your CV

freshminds

Here are a few tips on how to get you started: 1) Sport. Sport can be a great way to demonstrate everything from teamwork to dedication. Although if you don’t show how it’s relevant, adding your favourite sport to your CV could actually be hindering your application and seem out of place.

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From the Bench and Bedside to the Boardrooms (How to transition from academia into consulting, Part 1 of 2)

Tom Spencer

In doing so, make sure you not only get a sense of the various industries their clients come from, but also read about other aspects of the company in terms of diversity and inclusion, career path and roles, and community service projects that the company puts on and sponsors. Conclusion. Image: Pexels.