Asher

I studied History at Cambridge before starting my career at Nestlé, working in a range of sales and marketing roles before moving into consultancy at a boutique firm. I’d come across OC&C quite a few times on retail and consumer projects and was always impressed the calibre of the people and the quality of the work. When I was contacted about possibly applying, I jumped at the opportunity.

I joined in January 2018 and quickly got exposed to a range of projects from grocery to gyms, by way of wealth management software and funeral homes. The range of work has been interesting.

In 2018, I worked on a project for a leading gym operator helping them understand the impact aggregators might have on the health and fitness market. It was a fascinating piece of work which required us to unpick some complex models, assess their pros and cons, the extent to which they appealed to consumers, as well as how this could play out in the short and long term. We really helped the client understand a complex topic and influenced their long-term strategy as a result.

One of the great things about OC&C is the sheer amount of activities and events organised by the company, from large scale ones like the away weekend and international training week to one off trips to comedy clubs and sports events. I’ve enjoyed getting involved in all of these.

For someone wanting to apply to us, I’d recommend doing all the standard preparation for a case interview, there is a wealth of material out there and it really does show when people haven’t prepared. The other thing, and it is a cliché, is to try and enjoy it. If you don’t find the preparation and interview process interesting, the chances are you won’t enjoy the job.

"One of the great things about OC&C is the sheer amount of activities and events organised by the company, from large scale ones like the away weekend and international training week to one off trips to comedy clubs and sports events. I’ve enjoyed getting involved in all of these."