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Career Advice

Why is career planning important?

With the average career lasting around 50 years, it’s important to make sure you have an idea in your head about how you want to spend those years at work, and what you want to achieve in them. Most people struggle to answer where they see themselves in 10 to 15 years time, but a […]
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Career Advice

Is it possible to have a work life balance in consulting?

Management consulting is known for being a stimulating, challenging and rewarding career path. However, it is also a career path known for a sizeable work load and often long hours. Taking all of this into account, is it possible to have work life balance in management consulting? Typical management consulting workload A management consultant’s workload […]
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Ascent News

George Weeks Promoted to Senior Consultant

Congratulations to George Weeks on his promotion to Senior Consultant! George joined us in January 2021 in peak lockdown, so it’s a great achievement to progress so quickly in such unusual circumstances. George has demonstrated strong self-motivation, hard-work and a thirst for knowledge! A rising star within Ascent Professional Services!
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Career Advice

What does the future hold for management consulting?

The world of management consulting has changed drastically over the past 5 years, and even more so in the last 2 years during the pandemic. We take a look at the future of management consulting, in a range of areas such as what the future holds for hiring management consultants, as well as future trends […]
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Recruitment Advice

How to Find Good Employees

The state of the job market is finally starting to look up after an unstable couple of years, and there is a wealth of great candidates out there who are looking for their next role. But how can you find a good employee, and more importantly, retain them? Here at Ascent Professional Services, finding good […]
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Career Advice

What’s the best way to resign from a job?

What’s the best way to resign from a job on good terms? There may be a plethora of reasons why you have come to the decision to leave your current job: perhaps you are looking for more opportunities for career development, moving to a new area or want a complete career change altogether. Whatever your […]
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Recruitment Advice

What Do Consultancy Firms Need To Do To Address Wage Inflation In The US?

It’s no secret that we are seeing significant wage inflation across all industries, and it’s been particularly noticeable in the world of consulting over the past 12-18 months. Increases on base, big bonuses and retention bonuses amongst other offerings have been more and more prevalent. It’s a sure-fire way of ensuring companies look after their […]
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Ascent News

Siobhan McCay Promoted to Principal

Congratulations Siobhan McCay for her promotion to principal consultant! Siobhan has really accelerated her career over the last 18-24 months and is a key member of Ascent Professional Services’ leadership team! A massive achievement and fully deserved, well done Siobhan! Our consultants are here to help you. See how we can help you expand your […]
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