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Management Consulting Insights From Oaklin Consulting

Catriona Young, of Oaklin Consulting, is a project and change management professional who worked at one of the ‘big four consulting firms’ before switching to a smaller independent consultancy. In a video Q&A, Catriona gives insights into some of the differences in ways of working and business culture. Are You Pressured to Sell for Work? […]
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Recruitment Advice

5 Common Mistakes Made In Management Consultancy Recruitment

If you hire consultants and would like to know how to find the best candidates, avoid costly mistakes and land the best talent with minimum fuss, then look no further. We’ve selected the 5 most common mistakes observed over many years in the recruitment industry. Mistake #1: Fishing from An Empty Pond If you wanted […]
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Learn About Management Consulting At Oaklin Consulting

The Video Introducing Oaklin Consulting We recently got the chance to sit down with one of our long-standing and valued clients, Oaklin, to talk about all things consulting and enjoy a fantastic presentation from Cat Young all about the firm and what they do. We know that getting a glimpse at firms like this from […]
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Recruitment Advice

Ideal Interview Length For Management Consultancy Jobs

The Truth About How Long an Interview Should Last If you are responsible for interviewing and want to know how long they should last… then you are in the right place. Despite what you may have read elsewhere, here’s the truth about how long an interview should last: There Is No Benchmark Interview Length. How […]
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Organisational Culture at Oaklin Consulting

When deciding which management consultancy firm to join, candidates will consider many factors and in such a dynamic industry, organisational culture is becoming increasingly important. Organisational culture can vary greatly from company to company, and the ways in which employers build teams and support staff have lasting effects across a business. It is an important […]
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Recruitment Advice

How To Recruit University Graduates For Management Consulting

Recruiting a graduate: not as simple as it seems Imagine this… 100 graduates submit an application for your latest opening. 40 graduated with irrelevant degrees, so you cross them off the list. The remaining 60 all left college, went straight to university, graduated 3 years later, and applied for the position your company in consulting […]
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How To Find The Best Management Consultancy Firm For You

Moving jobs is a great way to move up the career ladder, but what happens if your new employer isn’t everything you expected it to be? How can you know it will be the best consultancy for you? Fortunately, we’re here to help you avoid this situation and find a job that’s right for you. […]
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How To Change Career To Management Consultancy

Should You Change Jobs? “Should I change jobs?” is a question every professional asks themselves at some point during their career, this is as true for management consultants as it is for anyone. It’s a complex and personal decision that needs to be thought through. To help tackle the question head-on we’ve compiled some of […]
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