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Career Advice

Don’t get lost in the crowd: Optimise your LinkedIn profile for career success

The consulting landscape is constantly evolving. While you may have thrived in the past taking a generalist approach to your career moves, today’s market demands a more targeted strategy to help you land that dream role. Although it can seem like consultancies are constantly reaching out to top talent, recent trends suggest a shift. Recruiters […]
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Career Advice

Relocation, relocation, relocation: is it right for you?

Taking on a new role can be a daunting prospect at the best of times, so the idea of relocating to a different country or continent to take on a new career opportunity is enough to take anyone out of their comfort zone. But if you’re ready for a new challenge, relocating can offer a […]
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Ascent News

George Weeks Promoted to Managing Consultant

Congratulations to George Weeks for his promotion to Managing Consultant! Some exceptional work meant George has progressed from Senior Consultant to Managing Consultant in just 6 months. Thanks for all your hard work from everyone at Ascent Professional Services!
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Recruitment Advice

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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Recruitment Advice

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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Recruitment Advice

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 on this subject just seven short months ago, the tech landscape has not only evolved but accelerated. AI has now moved beyond the realm of tech giants and begun to reshape the industry from […]
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Recruitment Advice

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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Recruitment Advice

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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