Career Advice

Yes okay, it’s a fairly obvious statement for a consulting recruitment agency, but it’s still a point worth making. These days, using a recruitment agency may seem like a pretty old-school way to find a new role. I mean, between social media, online job boards and good old word of mouth, there are surely enough […]

Whether you’re a consultancy or candidate, at Ascent Professional Services, we always want to share great insights. In this interview, Michael Mahony, one of the founding partners of The Berkeley Partnership, discusses growing it from an idea to where it is today including: To hear Michael’s incredible experience and guidance, click below to listen today!

A career in management consulting will be a varied, fast-paced, and exciting one, with the chance to work on a range of interesting projects for multiple clients. Management consultants are renowned for their ability to manage time efficiently, deal with stress and tight deadlines, and have a cool head and analytical prowess. Take a look […]

Graduating from university can be a nerve-wracking but exciting time, as students embark on the next stage of their journey and the start of their career. Competition for graduate consulting jobs can be fierce, as a career in management consultancy can bring high salaries and responsibility from the start, as well as a steep learning […]

A lot of candidates ask what qualifications will help them move into, or progress, within management consulting. As with most things in life the answer isn’t simple, there is no one size fits all rule, and everyone’s path to management consulting is different. Check out our recommendations below to learn which management consulting qualifications will […]

The jobs market is more competitive than ever now post COVID, and it’s therefore crucial that you stand out from the crowd with a well-written, informative and succinct CV. Writing a good CV is a skill that can take some time to master, but is well worth the effort, and enable you to show employers […]

With the average career lasting around 50 years, it’s important to make sure you have an idea in your head about how you want to spend those years at work, and what you want to achieve in them. Most people struggle to answer where they see themselves in 10 to 15 years time, but a […]