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Career Advice

Big name or boutique? How to choose a consulting firm that fits like a glove.

Whether you’re starting your consulting career or looking to take it to the next level, working out which firm is right for you can be tough.  Often size is a deciding factor. The way large consulting firms operate is very different to how smaller, more niche firms go about their business. Which suits you will […]
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Recruitment Advice

Act global, think local – our guide to opening an office in a new region or country

Expanding into a new region or country can be a natural next step on a consultancy’s growth journey. Building a new team from scratch is an exciting, yet daunting challenge to take on, with a huge amount of complexity involved. If you’re looking to open an office somewhere new, and want to recruit the best […]
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Recruitment Advice

Lean into your interview process and reap the benefits

Hiring a new consultant for your firm can be a minefield. Their salary is likely to be at the top end of the pay scale and they’ll be in a client-facing position, carrying out important and sensitive work on your behalf. If you make the right call, hiring a consultant could be a game-changer for […]
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How To Build A Thriving Business [Podcast]

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!
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Recruitment Advice

Four ways to beat the skills shortage and recruit the talent your consultancy needs

You’ve never been busier. Client demand is exploding and you could grow by 20, 50, or even 100 percent this financial year. But recruitment is holding you back. In this blog we share four tips to help you fix it. Over the past 12 months vacancy numbers have soared across the UK and most sectors […]
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Recruitment Advice

Overcoming your critical talent challenges [Podcast]

Here at Ascent Professional Services, we’re always on the lookout for insights that can help consultancies and candidates. In this interview, Remco op den Kelder, CEO at Putnam lends his extensive experience over 20 years at the same firm sharing more on: How to manage a growing partnership Their move from the US to the […]
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Career Advice

What skills do I need for a career in management consulting?

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 […]
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