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Recruiting versus reality

Tom Spencer

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”. Used wisely, this is a major perk. “We Image: Pexels.

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Research: Why Inclusive Hiring Must Include Refugees

Harvard Business

When companies seek to engage in more inclusive recruitment, they often overlook recruitment initiatives focused on refugees. The number of global refugees, asylum seekers, and others in need of international protection surpassed 50.3 million people at the end of 2023, per the U.N. Refugee Agency.

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Should you be scared of…recruitment agencies?

The Source

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. But market disruption does not always come from start-ups.

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Navigating Business School: A Guide for Incoming Students

Tom Spencer

It’s essential to develop strong study habits early on to keep up with your classes and maintain a solid GPA, which is often a key factor in securing internships and job offers. Use tools like planners or digital apps like Notion , Todoist , or Trello to stay organized and ensure you allocate sufficient time for studying.

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Research: The Benefits of a Pet-Friendly Workplace

Harvard Business

But a new research study indicates that there’s a lot of upside for developing a pet-friendly workplace, including increased employee well-being and collaboration, as well as playing a key role in recruitment and retention.

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How Geography Affects Where Elite Consulting Firms Recruit

Harvard Business

Research has shown that attending an elite university can make or break a student’s chances of being recruited by the best firms ( whether or not that strategy makes sense for firms ). Since firms tend to recruit where they can find the most candidates, students in regions with many top schools may have a harder time being found.

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STAR Method: Should it be Used in Fit Interviews?

Management Consulted

Preparing for behavioral interview questions for consulting recruiting can be challenging. But just as how there are strategies to study case … Continue Reading. There are endless potential questions that can be asked, so even starting to prepare for them can feel overwhelming. appeared first on Management Consulted.