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If you would like to learn how to make a good first impression at every interview you ever attend from this point forward, then this article will show you how. Doing Management Consulting Interviews the Right Way Before I put ‘finger to keyboard’ for this article, I did some research to find out what others […]
Consultancy roles can be competitive, and a strong CV will almost always be required to get your foot in the door. In this article we’ll share a process for writing a persuasive CV (including examples) and end with a copyright-free management consultant CV template for you to use and adapt. Management Consultant CV Common Mistakes […]
Catriona Young, of Oaklin Consulting, is a project and change management professional who worked at one of the ‘big four consulting firms’ before switching to a smaller independent consultancy. In a video Q&A, Catriona gives insights into some of the differences in ways of working and business culture. Are You Pressured to Sell for Work? We […]
If you hire consultants and would like to know how to find the best candidates, avoid costly mistakes and land the best talent with minimum fuss, then you’re in the right place. We’ve chosen the 5 most common recruitment mistakes, that we have observed over the years in this industry. Mistake #1: Fishing from An […]
Introducing Oaklin Consulting We recently got the chance to sit down with one of our long-standing clients, Oaklin, to talk about all things consulting and enjoy a fantastic presentation from Cat Young all about the firm and what they do. We know that getting a glimpse at firms like this from the inside can offer valuable […]
The Truth About How Long an Interview Should Last If you are responsible for interviewing and want to know how long they should last . . . then you are in the right place. Despite what you may have read elsewhere, here’s the truth about how long an interview should last: There Is No Benchmark […]
Oaklin Consulting When deciding which management consultancy firm to join, candidates will consider many actors and in such a dynamic industry, organisational culture is becoming increasingly important. The ways that employers build teams and support staff have lasting effects across a business. Organisational culture models can vary greatly from one company to another, so finding one that fits is beneficial to […]
Recruiting a graduate: not as simple as it seems Imagine this . . . 100 graduates submit an application for your latest opening. 40 graduated with irrelevant degrees, so you cross them off the list. The remaining 60 all left college, went straight to university, graduated 3 years later, and applied for the position your […]