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I met with a fantastic candidate today, who was looking to make their first job change having spent a number of years at a well respected strategy consultancy. As the conversation went on, we went on to discussing their experiences of the search so far. I was sadly unsurprised to hear that their experiences had been mixed. However, there are some fantastic and knowledgable recruiters out there so I thought I would add my tips on how to use a recruiter.
Since joining FreshMinds I have been greatly impressed with the superior customer service that the team offers to both candidates and clients and with the passion and enthusiasm with which briefs are taken on board and fulfilled.
A question I regularly get asked by candidates is “what can I expect at interview and how can I best prepare?” Let’s face it, every process is different and every client will approach interviews slightly differently, so there is never going to be a ‘one size fits all’ answer to this question. However, the one thing that does apply to all interviews is that rigorous preparation is vital, at every stage in the process.
Case study based interviews are near certainties when interviewing with management and strategy consultancies but they are also becoming more and more prevalent for non consulting roles.
We’re speaking to many consultants who are interviewing widely with competing firms, both niche and multi disciplinary, and having even more conversations with those looking to leave the industry behind and move into corporate roles. A recent survey we comissioned for our clients suggests that industry in fact represents the most significant competition for consultancy firms.
This is a point that seems to confuse a lot of people. Do I need a summary (or personal statement, or whatever you want to call it) at the top of my CV? Do people even read it?
I have spent most of this week knee deep in assessment and selection for a Leadership Development Programme run by one of our largest clients.
A new approach when you’re not sure what the next job might look like
Great leadership is a real feat and very few get it right. It is a complex business. As is the hiring and priming of a leadership population. Leadership requires a mix of skills often deemed to be contradictory; the ability to proffer a reasoned response with a forward thinking creativity that encourages, and fosters ideas and innovation and so facilitates progress.
A pretty common sight on job boards across the land. The bonus is a powerful incentive to motivate and ultimately reward employees. A package without a bonus is typically seen as unattractive to a high flier, but the bonus comes many different shapes and sizes.
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