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When does your Associate Consultant – Strategy vacancy open?

This vacancy opens on our website early September. The deadline for applications is early November. We can only accept applications submitted through our online portal.

What criteria do you use to judge CVs and in considering applications?

CVs should be 1-2 pages long.

We judge CVs against three criteria:

• Intellectual curiosity: we need the most curious people to tackle the most difficult questions.
• Extracurricular interests: through extra-curricular or academic activities, be able to demonstrate a natural flair for commercial awareness and thought leadership.
• Commercial awareness: we look for people who can demonstrate their commercial flair whether through internships, part-time work or volunteering.

How do I know if my application was submitted successfully? When should I expect to hear a response?

All applications must be submitted via our website. You can expect to receive a confirmation email within 48 hours of submitting your application. If you do not receive an application, please reach out to us.

At what level do you recruit PhDs?

We actively recruit graduates who have undertaken further study. PhDs and post-docs will join as Associate Consultants, alongside undergraduate but progress within the firm is entirely on merit, and the benefits of a PhD typically allow you to progress more quickly. We also offer an additional joining bonus for PhD students once they start with us.

We operate several start-dates through the year (typically January, March and September) meaning your start with us can be at a time that suits the end of your studies. Please apply the October before you plan to submit your thesis.

Can I take a year out before I start?

Our key objective is to recruit the best people, and we are certainly flexible here. We typically offer September, January and March intakes; therefore, the possibility exists to take off a few months.

If you would like to defer your start date, we cannot make any promises but would aim to work with you to offer the best solution.

Do you recruit on a rolling basis?

No, we don’t, we will review application results and decide who we will invite to interview following the closing date. You can expect to receive feedback within 3 weeks of the closing date. If you don’t hear from us following this – please reach out to us.

I wasn’t successful in my application, when can I reapply?

You can reapply when the roles reopen the following year.

The ideal candidate will be an outgoing people person, who enjoys discussing their ideas and their work with others. They will be able produce clear and concise written work and are collegial and collaborative.

When does your Associate Consultant – Analytics vacancy open?

This vacancy opens on our website in early September. The deadline for applications is mid-November. We can only accept applications submitted through our online portal.

How do I know if my application was submitted successfully? When should I expect to hear a response?

All applications must be submitted via our website. You can expect to receive a confirmation email within 48 hours of submitting your application. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please email us.

Do you recruit on a rolling basis?

No, we don’t – you might receive an invitation to our online test before the deadline, however, we only review applications post the deadline. You can expect to hear back from us regarding the outcome of your application within 14 days of the closing date. If you do not hear from us following this, please reach out to us.

I wasn’t successful in my application, when can I reapply?

You can reapply when the roles reopen the following year.

Who should I address my CV & cover letter to?

Please address your cover letter to Recruitment Manager.

Do you need an MBA to apply?

Yes – you do.

At what level do you recruit MBAs?

We recruit people at all stages of their careers; the starting level is determined on an individual basis by the experience and skills you have to offer.

MBAs enter at Consultant level as they typically already have the appropriate work experience and toolkit that recent university graduates need to develop.

When does your MBA vacancy open?

There are three application windows for this position. August to September & March to April for full-time positions and October to January for summer internship positions.

How do I know if my application was submitted successfully? When should I expect to hear a response?

All applications must be submitted via our website. You can expect to receive a confirmation email within 48 hours of submitting your application. If you do not receive an application, please reach out to us.

Do you recruit on a rolling basis?

No, we don’t, we will review application results and decide who we will invite to 1st stage interview after the close date of the vacancy. You can expect to receive feedback within 3 weeks of the closing date. If you don’t hear from us following this – please reach out to us.

I wasn’t successful in my application, when can I reapply?

You can reapply when the roles re-open the following year.

If the FAQs haven’t answered your question, then email:

[email protected]

How can I find out if you are recruiting at my level?

All our vacancies are listed on our website. If you are unable to find a suitable vacancy, this means we are currently not recruiting at your level. We can only accept applications submitted through our online portal and are unable to accept application direct via email.

How do I know if my application was submitted successfully? When should I expect to hear a response?

All applications must be submitted via our website. You can expect to receive a confirmation email within 48 hours of submitting your application. If you do not receive an application please reach out to us.

If the FAQs haven’t answered your question, then email:
[email protected]