Interview tips

How to position “unemployed” when looking for a new job

Do I mention being unemployed? For people in freelance careers this may be no big deal. But for anyone used to a full time permanent job it can feel pretty…

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candidate searching for a management consultancy job

How to get the management consultancy job interview you really want

A few lucky people bounce from a great management consultancy job to an even greater job… “when the head-hunter called it was too good an opportunity to turn down”. For…

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calculating the best salary amount

Salaries: how to get the best salary in your new management consulting job

Most people don’t move for money but when on the job market it’s certainly a key consideration for many job seekers as our Management Consultancy Job Search Survey confirms. It…

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How to have a great interview – top tips to get a job offer

Glassdoor surveyed several hundred hiring decision makers (recruiters, hiring managers, HR professionals etc.) across the US and UK to find out what they thought were the most important characteristics of…

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Why you left your last job: what to say in an interview

We recently posted a blog looking at the most appropriate course of action when you start a new job but decide, almost immediately, that the role isn’t for you. Now’s…

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Interview tips

As part of our work, we regularly offer our candidates advice and support. Whether it is around tweaking CVs or preparing for interviews, we can be impartial and provide the help candidates need to ensure they are successful. Having worked in this industry for so long, we have built up a wealth of knowledge and understand what employers are looking for. This enables us to have a deeper understanding of questions that might appear simple, or how to really stand out. If you are looking for some extra reading or support ahead of a significant interview coming up, read some of our top blog posts on interview advice: