Career Advice

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 […]

Taking on a new role can be a daunting prospect at the best of times, so the idea of relocating to a different country or continent to take on a new career opportunity is enough to take anyone out of their comfort zone. But if you’re ready for a new challenge, relocating can offer a […]

It’s been two and a half years since the world locked down and millions of workers left their offices to set up makeshift desks at home. Fast forward to 2023, and many Fortune 500 companies, including Starbucks, Disney and Google, are forcing their employees to return to office life, for at least part of the week, with […]

Resigning from a job isn’t something we do every day. In fact, most people will probably be able to count the number of times they resign during their career on just one hand! So it’s hardly surprising that many people are unsure how to go about it. If you’ve made the decision to move on […]

It’s official. AI and machine learning can no longer be disregarded as the latest business buzzwords. Far from being a passing fad, artificial intelligence is now rapidly transforming the way we live, work and do business. If you’re not already up to speed on AI and its capabilities, now’s the time to gen-up. As a […]

Strong, long-term relationships are key to the success of your consulting career. At Ascent, the relationships we’ve developed with our clients over the last twelve years have been essential to our growth and success, and we’re proud to say that we’ve been working with some of our clients since the earliest days of Ascent Professional […]

Are you considering a move from industry to consulting? You’re not alone. It’s something we often hear from people who have carved out a successful industry career, or developed a particular area of expertise over the years. After all, your skillset, experience and expertise are likely to make you a valuable (and valued) asset for […]