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What we can learn from a talent leader in the tech industry about how to improve diversity recruiting. Race Diversity Talent management Audio MORE
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. How is recruiting done at your school? Business School consulting recruitment MORE
This becomes particularly apparent when one looks at the changes firms have had to make to the way they manage their recruitment pipelines—especially at the graduate level. Featured Talent Blog posts Graduate Recruitment Recruitment Talent crisis MORE
Personally, I have three categories for such inquiries and the corresponding type of response: 1 – Obviously copy/paste E-Mail, most often unknown recruiting firm/ freelancer, no good reference to my profile, job is not even in the ballpark of what is interesting to me: Either ignore or send short (copy/paste) reply along the lines of “thanks for your consideration, I am not interested, goodbye” 2 – Some level of work went into the email (e.g. MORE
Amidst the struggle caused by the new virus-initiated turbulence, organizations are compelled to rethink the role of Chief Human Resource Officers (CHROs) and their cruciality at the strategic planning table, especially when it comes to responding to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Human Resources- H MORE
I received very positive feedback in general, but on the cases … …While the approach seemed the right one, they … Case Interview Prep Lateral Recruitment Read More » The post Case Interview Prep Lateral Recruitment appeared first on Management Consulting Prep Case Interview General Dear Kim Thanks for your website, it’s extremely interesting. I met with one of the MC firms a couple weeks ago, almost not prepared but with what I read / watched here. MORE
Recruitment videos can either be a bit bland and dull or they can be epic. This has got to be the most dramatic of all recruitment videos - it's so empowering that it makes you feel like by training and working for this firm you could really be part of an amazing global business that encompasses the whole world (so I guess the marketing works then!) PwC 'Graduate Recruitment Video' Australia 2006. Ernst & Young 'Recruiting Commercial' Sweden 2007. MORE
Consultants Consultant: I’m looking at recruitment for a new book. 19 recruiting metrics you should know. The post Recruiting ideas appeared first on Consultants' Consultant. Consulting Well recruitment MORE
Welcome back to the data driven recruiting series! Regression analysis showed that, when controlling for an individual’s qualifications and recruiting efforts, the predictive power of an invitation to an invite-only event on the odds of receiving an interview are close to zero. Please refer to the first article in this series for the first five findings and more details on the data sources and methodology behind the analysis. MORE
How did he navigate the consulting recruiting process as an international student and decide which firm to go with? Case Interview Consulting Case Interview consulting interviews consulting recruiting new consultantMrinal received offers from ZS Associates and Uber. MORE
Recruitment agencies provide a fascinating case study of how organisations from adjacent sectors can move into the consulting space by taking advantage of new project delivery models. Today’s clients are faced with a dizzying variety of options when it comes to buying professional services. MORE
March is here – and with it, the advent of the busiest period of off-cycle recruiting. And already in 2021, this period of off-cycle recruiting is the busiest we’ve ever… Read Article. MORE
What we can learn from Goldman’s former head of Human Capital Management about addressing race at work and retention strategies. Race Career planning Diversity Audio MORE
When someone’s about to lose their job, discretion is a must. 1919 109980 MORE
Consultants Consultant: Recruiting? Here are some interesting links if you’re looking: top 22 questions for candidates top 6 questions for candidates how to answer the top 5 questions as a candidate what to ask the employer if you’re recruiting best practices in recruiting recruiting for start ups innovative job ads Seth Godin on recruiting […]. The post Recruiting appeared first on Consultants' Consultant. MORE
Should I use a recruiter to help me with this?…See The post Can a Recruiter Help Me Find Consulting? A question I was asked… I am thinking about finding some subcontracting work. …See my response in the Solo Consultant’s Network. appeared first on David A. Fields. Consultants Relationships agreements Connections Marketing positioning. relationships starting projects MORE
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. Fill in all base information in one go if you can (all companies, deadline, recruiter info, position name, application link). Recruiting is nothing without aggressive networking and contact management. MORE
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”. Most consulting firms are up-front about the fact that the consulting lifestyle can be tough, and few recruits go in expecting a nine-to-five job. MORE
Bad scandals can quickly undo years of good marketing. Leaders have to make a decision as to what standards they are going to set and then hold themselves and everyone under their guidance for living by those standards MORE
If your main goal is strategy consulting, will this experience help or hurt come recruiting season? The post Will Tech Consulting experience help me in recruiting for Strategy Consulting? consulting recruitingIt’s a question we get asked all the time: How do strategy firms (or practices) see tech consulting experience? The short answer? Yes, tech … Continued. appeared first on Management Consulted. MORE
As consultants (or those recruiting to be consultants), we’re asked to handle and analyze vast amounts of information. However, while recruiting, how many of us actually pursue a data-driven approach to getting an interview? Despite all of the rumors, pieces of advice, and tactics floating around during recruiting, no one seems to know what actually works. My ultimate goal with these articles is to provide you with data-based evidence to optimize your recruiting efforts. MORE
The potential for spring internship recruiting madness is over – at least temporarily. Earlier this week, Wall Street titans Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan announced (mercifully) that undergrad internship recruiting would move back from Sophomore spring to the fall of … Continue Reading. The post Big Banks move internship recruiting back – what it means for consulting internship recruiting appeared first on Management Consulted. MORE
Before the Interview consulting recruitmentAs with most other competitive professions, breaking into consulting roles has a lot to do with networking. Unfortunately, candidates get one chance to make a first impression. Meeting people early before you are polished will end up burning a lot of bridges. For example, after a very disorganized meeting the consultant will come back and skewer the coffee chat, recommending everyone else in the firm not to meet with this person. MORE
The AT Kearney Recruitment Test for AT Kearney fulfills the same role as the McKinsey Problem Solving Test does for McKinsey -- a way to measure a candidates quantitative and logical reasoning skills. Since this mirrors what is being tested in the AT Kearney Recruitment Test, it's a more appropriate magazine choice than Forbes or Fortune which tends to cover fewer stories in greater depth. MORE
As a consultant-to-be, one can't help but wonder “How big will the impact be on the recruiting process of the major firms like McKinsey, Bain, BCG,” The short answer is: Yes, they are going to be affected. MORE
These questions are a great starting point for outcome based recruitment and there are additional questions that can help to shed light on what needs to be done to improve the recruitment process. Recruiting needs to become an ‘all employee’ focus and become part of the culture and strategic goals of the company. What are the latest recruiting practices in industries other than our own ? MORE
A conversation with Gartner’s Lauren Smith about virtual interviews and other key hiring trends. Hiring Talent management Human resource management Audio MORE
Accenture recruiting is a non-stop process. For more information on Accenture’s recruiting process click here. Another good resource on the Accenture site that you should read prior to interviewing is this recruiting and careers blog: [link]. Accenture recruiting uses three different types of interviews, depending on what level of the process you are at and what the interviewer needs to learn about you. MORE
Your success as a manager is often linked to whether you are recruiting and hiring winners. Recruiters and managers need to understand good selection practices. Better Recruiting and Hiring Reduces Turnover. This leadership recruiting video will give you 11 recruiting tips that helped one company reduce their employee turnover by 3X. Research shows that a $60,000-per-year salaried employee costs $55,000 to recruit and train. Recruiting and Hiring Methods. MORE
As a volunteer graduate school advisor, I often get asked if acquiring an additional graduate degree in addition to an MBA as a dual degree student improves consulting recruiting opportunities. Reading Time: 3 minutes. MORE
Consulting Success Podcast Attorney Search Group Consistent Clients Consulting Leadership Rainmaking Recruiting The Rainmaking PodcastRainmaking is an art. It is the art of getting business, getting the better business, and then eventually all of the business from your clients. MORE
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JULY 27, 2021
Consultants Consultant: I’m looking at recruitment for a new book. 19 recruiting metrics you should know. The post Recruiting ideas appeared first on Consultants' Consultant. Consulting Well recruitment
The Source
OCTOBER 8, 2021
This becomes particularly apparent when one looks at the changes firms have had to make to the way they manage their recruitment pipelines—especially at the graduate level. Featured Talent Blog posts Graduate Recruitment Recruitment Talent crisis
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Management Consulted
MARCH 4, 2021
March is here – and with it, the advent of the busiest period of off-cycle recruiting. And already in 2021, this period of off-cycle recruiting is the busiest we’ve ever… Read Article.
Consultants' Consultant
JULY 14, 2018
Consultants Consultant: Recruiting? Here are some interesting links if you’re looking: top 22 questions for candidates top 6 questions for candidates how to answer the top 5 questions as a candidate what to ask the employer if you’re recruiting best practices in recruiting recruiting for start ups innovative job ads Seth Godin on recruiting […]. The post Recruiting appeared first on Consultants' Consultant.
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Test your recruiter-brain with this crossword puzzle, which reveals the best ways to move forward in your efforts with every answer!
CaseInterview.com
JULY 23, 2019
Accenture recruiting is a non-stop process. For more information on Accenture’s recruiting process click here. Another good resource on the Accenture site that you should read prior to interviewing is this recruiting and careers blog: [link]. Accenture recruiting uses three different types of interviews, depending on what level of the process you are at and what the interviewer needs to learn about you.
Tom Spencer
FEBRUARY 8, 2020
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. How is recruiting done at your school? Business School consulting recruitment
David A Fields
JUNE 11, 2014
Should I use a recruiter to help me with this?…See The post Can a Recruiter Help Me Find Consulting? A question I was asked… I am thinking about finding some subcontracting work. …See my response in the Solo Consultant’s Network. appeared first on David A. Fields. Consultants Relationships agreements Connections Marketing positioning. relationships starting projects
The Source
MAY 6, 2020
Recruitment agencies provide a fascinating case study of how organisations from adjacent sectors can move into the consulting space by taking advantage of new project delivery models. Today’s clients are faced with a dizzying variety of options when it comes to buying professional services.
Tom Spencer
FEBRUARY 24, 2018
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. Fill in all base information in one go if you can (all companies, deadline, recruiter info, position name, application link). Recruiting is nothing without aggressive networking and contact management.
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For recruiters to build their pipeline and search for the next candidate, they need to ensure they have access to the most accurate data on the market. More specifically, having access to updated information lets you engage faster with ideal candidates searching the job market. To begin getting these candidates in the right positions, it includes utilizing updated contact data and enhancing your outreach strategy for improved effectiveness.
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Management Consulting Prep
APRIL 2, 2020
As a consultant-to-be, one can't help but wonder “How big will the impact be on the recruiting process of the major firms like McKinsey, Bain, BCG,” The short answer is: Yes, they are going to be affected.
Strategic Planning and Management Insights
AUGUST 11, 2020
Amidst the struggle caused by the new virus-initiated turbulence, organizations are compelled to rethink the role of Chief Human Resource Officers (CHROs) and their cruciality at the strategic planning table, especially when it comes to responding to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Human Resources- H
Management Consulted
NOVEMBER 2, 2018
The potential for spring internship recruiting madness is over – at least temporarily. Earlier this week, Wall Street titans Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan announced (mercifully) that undergrad internship recruiting would move back from Sophomore spring to the fall of … Continue Reading. The post Big Banks move internship recruiting back – what it means for consulting internship recruiting appeared first on Management Consulted.
Rick Conlow
MAY 2, 2019
Your success as a manager is often linked to whether you are recruiting and hiring winners. Recruiters and managers need to understand good selection practices. Better Recruiting and Hiring Reduces Turnover. This leadership recruiting video will give you 11 recruiting tips that helped one company reduce their employee turnover by 3X. Research shows that a $60,000-per-year salaried employee costs $55,000 to recruit and train. Recruiting and Hiring Methods.
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With vaccination rates rising, consumers spending more money, and people returning to offices, the job market is going through a period of unprecedented adjustment. As the New York Times observed, “It’s a weird moment for the American economy.” And recruiting professionals are caught in the middle. To make the most of this disruption, you need to understand the economic drivers, develop a strong strategy for unearthing valuable talent, and use the latest tech tools to get the job done. Read this guide to get your recruiting practice ready to thrive in the new normal.
Management Consulting Prep
SEPTEMBER 21, 2019
I received very positive feedback in general, but on the cases … …While the approach seemed the right one, they … Case Interview Prep Lateral Recruitment Read More » The post Case Interview Prep Lateral Recruitment appeared first on Management Consulting Prep Case Interview General Dear Kim Thanks for your website, it’s extremely interesting. I met with one of the MC firms a couple weeks ago, almost not prepared but with what I read / watched here.
Tom Spencer
JUNE 30, 2018
As consultants (or those recruiting to be consultants), we’re asked to handle and analyze vast amounts of information. However, while recruiting, how many of us actually pursue a data-driven approach to getting an interview? Despite all of the rumors, pieces of advice, and tactics floating around during recruiting, no one seems to know what actually works. My ultimate goal with these articles is to provide you with data-based evidence to optimize your recruiting efforts.
Management Consulted
DECEMBER 24, 2017
If your main goal is strategy consulting, will this experience help or hurt come recruiting season? The post Will Tech Consulting experience help me in recruiting for Strategy Consulting? consulting recruitingIt’s a question we get asked all the time: How do strategy firms (or practices) see tech consulting experience? The short answer? Yes, tech … Continued. appeared first on Management Consulted.
CaseInterview.com
JULY 24, 2019
The AT Kearney Recruitment Test for AT Kearney fulfills the same role as the McKinsey Problem Solving Test does for McKinsey -- a way to measure a candidates quantitative and logical reasoning skills. Since this mirrors what is being tested in the AT Kearney Recruitment Test, it's a more appropriate magazine choice than Forbes or Fortune which tends to cover fewer stories in greater depth.
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As a recruiter, your goal is to place the right candidates at the right jobs or into ideal accounts. In today’s competitive marketplace, doing so is harder than ever. To build a candidate pipeline and keep the talent flowing into your agencies and organizations, it’s important to understand data-driven recruiting concepts to stay ahead of competitors.
Tom Spencer
JULY 11, 2020
As a volunteer graduate school advisor, I often get asked if acquiring an additional graduate degree in addition to an MBA as a dual degree student improves consulting recruiting opportunities. Reading Time: 3 minutes.
Tom Spencer
SEPTEMBER 7, 2019
Before the Interview consulting recruitmentAs with most other competitive professions, breaking into consulting roles has a lot to do with networking. Unfortunately, candidates get one chance to make a first impression. Meeting people early before you are polished will end up burning a lot of bridges. For example, after a very disorganized meeting the consultant will come back and skewer the coffee chat, recommending everyone else in the firm not to meet with this person.
Tom Spencer
AUGUST 4, 2018
Welcome back to the data driven recruiting series! Regression analysis showed that, when controlling for an individual’s qualifications and recruiting efforts, the predictive power of an invitation to an invite-only event on the odds of receiving an interview are close to zero. Please refer to the first article in this series for the first five findings and more details on the data sources and methodology behind the analysis.
Harvard Business
JANUARY 13, 2021
What we can learn from a talent leader in the tech industry about how to improve diversity recruiting. Race Diversity Talent management Audio
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With “Gen Zers” beginning to enter the workforce at entry-level positions, it’s crucial to understand that this generation operates differently from the last. With this caveat in mind, read on to learn how to adapt your recruiting strategy to appeal to this pool of potential employees.
Killer Consultant
JANUARY 19, 2017
Personally, I have three categories for such inquiries and the corresponding type of response: 1 – Obviously copy/paste E-Mail, most often unknown recruiting firm/ freelancer, no good reference to my profile, job is not even in the ballpark of what is interesting to me: Either ignore or send short (copy/paste) reply along the lines of “thanks for your consideration, I am not interested, goodbye” 2 – Some level of work went into the email (e.g.
freshminds
JANUARY 22, 2015
Recruitment videos can either be a bit bland and dull or they can be epic. This has got to be the most dramatic of all recruitment videos - it's so empowering that it makes you feel like by training and working for this firm you could really be part of an amazing global business that encompasses the whole world (so I guess the marketing works then!) PwC 'Graduate Recruitment Video' Australia 2006. Ernst & Young 'Recruiting Commercial' Sweden 2007.
Harvard Business
DECEMBER 30, 2020
What we can learn from Goldman’s former head of Human Capital Management about addressing race at work and retention strategies. Race Career planning Diversity Audio
Consulting Success
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
Consulting Success Podcast Attorney Search Group Consistent Clients Consulting Leadership Rainmaking Recruiting The Rainmaking PodcastRainmaking is an art. It is the art of getting business, getting the better business, and then eventually all of the business from your clients.
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Management Consulted
AUGUST 27, 2021
How did he navigate the consulting recruiting process as an international student and decide which firm to go with? Case Interview Consulting Case Interview consulting interviews consulting recruiting new consultantMrinal received offers from ZS Associates and Uber.
Cheryl Cran
OCTOBER 23, 2014
These questions are a great starting point for outcome based recruitment and there are additional questions that can help to shed light on what needs to be done to improve the recruitment process. Recruiting needs to become an ‘all employee’ focus and become part of the culture and strategic goals of the company. What are the latest recruiting practices in industries other than our own ?
Harvard Business
MARCH 9, 2021
A conversation with Gartner’s Lauren Smith about virtual interviews and other key hiring trends. Hiring Talent management Human resource management Audio
Henry DeVries
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Bad scandals can quickly undo years of good marketing. Leaders have to make a decision as to what standards they are going to set and then hold themselves and everyone under their guidance for living by those standards
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It's a simple, frustrating truth that you can't predict everything when it comes to recruiting for businesses. At some point in your role as a recruiter - perhaps more frequently than not - you'll need to fill a position quickly and you'll look for active recruitment strategies to do it. However, it's not efficient or cost-effective to be in the active recruitment mode all the time. It's important to also invest in building a passive candidate pipeline. Download the guide for tips that can help you build a recruitment strategy that attracts both active and passive candidates for the best possible mix.
Harvard Business
MAY 23, 2019
When someone’s about to lose their job, discretion is a must. 1919 109980
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