Tom Spencer
APRIL 29, 2018
Consulting firms are very good at selling themselves to potential recruits. In this post, I explore the other side of the value propositions presented by consulting firms during the recruiting process: “You will be exposed to a wide range of problems and industries”. insurance) or types of work (e.g. Image: Pexels.
Tom Spencer
JUNE 6, 2021
Consulting, like many other industries, is under threat from artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). ML plays an important part in building AI systems, and refers to the study of algorithms that improve with experience. An example of just how disruptive AI can be to an industry is the introduction of robo-advisors.
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The Source
MAY 6, 2020
While the industry is still dominated by a handful of big firms, they are no longer the default option they once were. This is the fourth in a series of blogs that explores some of the newer businesses and platforms seeking to turn the industry on its head—and whether your firm needs to worry about the new competition.
Tom Spencer
AUGUST 15, 2021
This can be seen from their graduate recruitment process. Recruitment screening assessments increasingly ask how candidates, as newly appointed auditors, would use emerging technologies. In recent years, the Big 4 accounting firms have placed an increasing emphasis on emerging technology.
Harmonious Workplaces
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Studies show that employment rates sharply drop after the age of 45 (OECD/Generation, 2023). Let’s break this last one down: I met the job requirements listed on their hiring page, which outlines the colleges from which they recruit: * They wanted someone who uses data and analysis to make decisions — CHECK! MarketWatch.
Tom Spencer
JANUARY 17, 2021
Recruiters want to hire candidates with strong self-awareness because people who understand their own strengths and weaknesses are likely to cause less trouble in a team environment. One of the recruiters metaphorically described ‘being yourself’ as promoting a personal brand. However, this is not as easy as it sounds. Journaling.
Tom Spencer
AUGUST 22, 2021
in Mechanical Engineering, studying under Dr. Brian Mann. In the field of nonlinear dynamics, Dane studied ocean energy harvesting buoys. Consulting provided a good opportunity for me to apply my skills in research and development, but simultaneously get exposure to other industries and positions out there in the business world.
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