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Career Change at 35: A Five-Year Journey of Ups and Downs

Changing career at 35 can feel daunting, particularly when you have no degree or relevant industry experience. Five years ago, that was exactly where I found myself. This is what happened when I took the leap and started a new career. Miserable. Depressed. Trapped. This is how I felt five years ago. I had been […]
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Recruitment Advice

Interviewing Top Talent for Management Consultancy Roles

Attracting top-tier talent in the consultancy space requires more than just a job spec and a CV review. A well-planned interview process not only helps you assess candidates effectively but also sells your firm to the very individuals you want to bring in. In a competitive market, where candidates often have multiple offers, your interview […]
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Shared Parental Leave – My experience as a new Dad in the corporate world

By Josh Bayford Disclaimer – This is my view, I wanted to avoid more AI generated dribble and just give my take. If you don’t know what Shared Parental Leave (SPL) is, you are not alone. Stats show nearly half of all Dads in the UK were not even aware it existed. Simply and ambiguously […]
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Recruitment Advice

Online testing: How effective is it for your recruitment process?

As firms experiment with new ways to bring the best candidates on board, online tests are rising in popularity. Whether organisations want to analyse job seekers’ decision-making skills or learn more about their cognitive abilities, candidates are being put through their paces to demonstrate their aptitude for roles. The pros and cons of online tests […]
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Developing a proactive recruitment strategy in a shifting landscape

The last few years have been a whirlwind for the consulting industry, as the initial post-COVID hiring boom gave way to a long period of economic uncertainty. However, there are signs of a shift on the horizon. The recent change in UK government (along with a upcoming change in the US) has fuelled anticipation of […]
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Don’t get lost in the crowd: Optimise your LinkedIn profile for career success

The consulting landscape is constantly evolving. While you may have thrived in the past taking a generalist approach to your career moves, today’s market demands a more targeted strategy to help you land that dream role.  Although it can seem like consultancies are constantly reaching out to top talent, recent trends suggest a shift. Recruiters […]
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Recruitment Advice

Inclusive recruitment: Building diverse, high-performing teams

By Megan Tibby, Consultant, Ascent Professional Services. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are crucial aspects of modern recruitment. It’s not just about creating a fair hiring process; it’s about allowing your consultancy to reach its full potential with a diverse workforce that fuels innovation and success. In this blog post, I will be outlining the practical […]
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AI in Consulting: Seven Months On – Friend, Foe, or Partner in Progress?

The consulting landscape is experiencing a seismic shift, driven by the unstoppable rise of artificial intelligence (AI). Since our last blog ‘What does AI mean for the consulting industry‘ where we explored this subject just seven short months ago, the tech landscape has not only evolved but accelerated. AI has now moved beyond the realm […]
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