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Interview questions for management consultants

Consultants are interesting characters. They’re used to sitting at the top of their demographic in all manner of things; academic credentials, pay, career prospects, working hours! The client-facing nature of consulting often means experienced consultants have the polished veneer of an experienced salesman, with a number of technical skills to back it up. Consultancy as […]
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How To Write A Strategy Consultant CV

With many firms asking for a one-page CV for business strategy and management consultant roles it’s vital to create a document that has all the most relevant information present and doesn’t waste time focusing on less important areas. In our latest video, Matt discusses how to create the perfect CV for a strategy consultant. Ascent […]
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Tips For Writing A Great Consultancy Management CV

When you’re writing a management consultant CV, every element is important. In this video Ascent Professional Services founder, Matthew Bennett, shares top tips for the best way to create a professional CV. The Best Way To Create a CV – Video Transcript Hi there, it’s Matthew from Ascent here. Today I’m going to be letting […]
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Management Consulting Interview Question Advice

As an industry built around advising and improving other businesses, consultancy interviews are notoriously challenging. In addition to technical/analytical skills, you are examined on a variety of criteria including commercial acumen, emotional intelligence and even public speaking. When it comes to management consulting interview question advice, we have put together the following points that should […]
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Hiring A Consultant – Key Skills For A Management Consultant

So, you’re looking to hire a new management consultant? As a specialist Management Consulting Recruitment Agency, we know that the best management consultants excel in a number of areas. In this article we take a look at what skills to look for when hiring a management consultant that you can trust to succeed and support your business. Problem-solving […]
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Changing Jobs For A New Management Consultancy Job

“Should I Change Jobs?” Traditionally, company loyalty has always been considered a vital part of progressing one’s career, with some people remaining in the same business for over a decade. Of course, company loyalty is still important in the modern workplace (even if not to the same extent)- we consistently see individuals progress up the […]
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Writing A Management Consultancy Cover Letter

The purpose of writing a cover letter is to persuade your prospective employer that you are a strong candidate, capable of doing the advertised job, and are someone who’s great to work with. With so much to fit in it can herd to know where to start, and even harder to know where to stop. […]
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How To Review A CV For Management Consulting Roles

During the recruitment process, sometimes it can feel like your desk is in danger of buckling under the weight of all the CVs stacked on top of it. Nobody wants to be overburdened by applications from the wrong candidates- you need a way to separate wheat from chaff as quickly as possible. Here are our […]
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