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In recruitment, honesty is the best hiring policy

Clients, candidates and recruiters alike need to be fully honest, open, and transparent in order to achieve the best possible outcome – a contented, capable and committed employee. But what does that look like in practice? In this blog, we take a deep dive into the importance of honesty in the recruitment process, and outline […]
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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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Interviewing Top Talent for Management Consulting Roles

Hiring elite consulting talent in the US market requires more than a polished job post. An intentional interview process can be the difference between losing top candidates to competitors and securing the best minds in the industry. This article outlines the interview formats, question types, and recruiter insights you need to stay competitive. For a […]
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Online testing: How effective is it for your recruitment process?

As firms experiment with new ways to bring the best candidates on board, online tests are rising in popularity. Whether organisations want to analyse job seekers’ decision-making skills or learn more about their cognitive abilities, candidates are being put through their paces to demonstrate their aptitude for roles. The pros and cons of online tests […]
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AI in Consulting: Seven Months On – Friend, Foe, or Partner in Progress?

The consulting landscape is experiencing a seismic shift, driven by the unstoppable rise of artificial intelligence (AI). Since our last blog: ‘What does AI mean for the consulting industry?‘, which was written about the impact of ai on consulting; written just seven short months ago, the tech landscape has not only evolved but accelerated. AI […]
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Developing a proactive recruitment strategy in a shifting landscape

The last few years have been a whirlwind for the consulting industry, as the initial post-COVID hiring boom gave way to a long period of economic uncertainty. However, there are signs of a shift on the horizon. The recent change in UK government (along with a upcoming change in the US) has fuelled anticipation of […]
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Inclusive recruitment: Building diverse, high-performing teams

By Megan Tibby, Consultant, Ascent Professional Services. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are crucial aspects of modern recruitment. It’s not just about creating a fair hiring process; it’s about allowing your consultancy to reach its full potential with a diverse workforce that fuels innovation and success. In this blog post, I will be outlining the […]
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Why preparedness is our best prediction for 2024

As 2023 draws to a close, our inboxes are being flooded with the usual think pieces about the trends to look out for in 2024. We briefly considered penning our own contribution. But then, what more is there to say? Rapid advancements in technology, evolving client demands, and ever-shifting economic and geopolitical dynamics have created […]
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