consultancy fair - the careers service

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MANAGE ENTCONSULTANCY FAIR

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Accenture....................................................................ATP................................................................................A.T. Kearney................................................................Bain & Company........................................................Booz & Company......................................................The Boston Consulting Group...............................Capgemini UK............................................................Capital One.................................................................CHP Consulting.........................................................Corporate Value Associates...................................Credo...........................................................................Deloitte........................................................................dunhumby...................................................................Efficio...........................................................................Ernst & Young............................................................FTI Consulting............................................................IBM...............................................................................IMS Consulting Group.............................................Integration Management Consulting..................L.E.K Consulting........................................................Marakon......................................................................Mars & Co..................................................................

McKinsey & Company.............................................Metapraxis.................................................................Monitor Group..........................................................NERA Economic Consultany..................................Newton Europe.........................................................OC&C Strategy Consultants.................................Oliver Wyman............................................................Opera Solutions........................................................PA Consulting Group................................................The Parthenon Group..............................................PwC..............................................................................Redshift Strategy.....................................................Roland Berger Strategy Consultants...................Simon-Kucher & Partners......................................Stroud Consulting.....................................................Teach First..................................................................Value Partners...........................................................ZS Associates............................................................

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WHAT TO DO AT THE MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY FAIR

Most people come to Oxford to learn: about their subject, about themselves and about their futures. The Careers Service fairs pro-vide you with an opportunity to learn more about careers, employ-ers and your options once you graduate.

Whether you know precisely what you want for your future career, whether you are still deciding, or whether you consider yourself a careers novice, this is your chance to find out more.

PREPARE FIRST

• Use this booklet to plan your fair tactics• Check who is attending and read their booklet entry before you speak to them

TALK TO EMPLOYERS

• Remember that first impressions count• Don’t be afraid to approach stallholders• Note down your impressions, and details of any contacts you may have gained• Allow yourself enough time to talk to everyone you want• Visit The Careers Service stand for objective advice

AFTER THE FAIR

• If you have been given contact information from exhibiting recruiters, don’t be afraid to follow up to ask questions• Search for internships, graduate opportunities and alumni working at your chosen companies on CareerConnect www.careers.ox.ac.uk/careerconnect/• Visit the Careers Service Resource Centre at 56 Banbury Road for information on a range of other career options, or go to www.careers.ox.ac.uk

TALK AT THE FAIR

• Routes into Management Consultancy 14.00-14.30, The Old Library

CV CLINICS AT THE FAIR

Representatives from organisations will be available at the CV Clinic. There is no need to book – just turn up! But, please note, that the CV Clinic is operated on a rotational, first come, first served basis.

If you require any assistance at the fair, please find us at The Careers Service stand. Alternatively, please contact us in advance on 01865 274646, or email us at [email protected]

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Be > you imagined

Accenture helps organisations across every sector – from energy giants to government agencies - achieve even higher performance through consulting, technology and outsourcing.

There are two areas you can apply to, but wherever you join you’ll be immersed in live projects from day one while benefitting from a structured programme of mentoring and learning.

If you want to drive change in major organisations, and work on some of the biggest developments in the marketplace – from smart grids to cloud computing – then opt for the Analyst Consulting Group (ACG). You’ll need a 2.1 in any discipline and a passion for technology. You’ll be rewarded with a £31,500 starting salary plus £10,000 sign-on bonus.

But if you love technology and want to build the systems and infrastructure of the future, choose Accenture Technology Solutions (ATS). You’ll need a 2.1 in a technology or science subject and will receive a £26,500 salary plus other great benefits.

We also offer a wide range of internships and schemes, lasting from 48 hours to a full year, visit our website to find out more including deadlines.

We can offer support for candidates to obtain a Tier 2 work visa, however, the final decision will be made by the UK Border Agency so we cannot guarantee that a visa will be granted.

Visit accenture.com/ukgraduates to find out more.

ADDRESS: Plantation Place, 30 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3BD

APT is in the business of changing the way leading global companies make decisions. Using our own combination of strategy consulting and technology, we empower consumer-focused companies to test proposed new initiatives, learn from the results, accurately predict the impact of decisions and maximize profits.

You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with senior executives, collaborate with exceptional peers who are passionate about what they do, achieve rapid career advancement and make a big impact.

We are looking for both undergraduate and graduate finalists to join our London team. We welcome all degree disciplines.

TRAINING: Upon joining APT, all employees will go through an extensive training and orientation program

TOTAL NO. OF VACANCIES THIS YEAR: Multiple

SALARY RANGE IN 2012: Highly Competitive

METHOD OF APPLICATION: Online via Oxford CareerConnect (CV and cover letter required)

CONTACT: Scott Foster

TELEPHONE NO.: 0207 887 6490

E-MAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]

WEBSITE: www.predictivetechnologies.co.uk

ADDRESS: 2nd Floor, Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square, London, W1J 6BD

Founded in 1926, A.T. Kearney is a leading global management consultancy, helping some of the world’s largest companies to achieve sustainable competitive advantage. For over 80 years we’ve provided strategic solutions to CEO-level concerns, delivering tangible results through a broad range of capabilities. We’re known for our insight, our experience and our collaborative working style. Our greatest asset is our people.

A.T. Kearney’s offices are located in major business centres in 38 countries. Our staff comprises of about 2,900 employees worldwide; our people have broad industry experience and come from top universities around the globe.

TRAINING: To enlarge your consulting knowledge and potential, A.T. Kearney offers training programmes that address your development needs at each stage in your career. New joiners participate in the week-long New Consultant Orientation programme to learn the fundamental concepts and methodologies used by practicing consultants. In addition there are regular opportunities for consultants to take part in specialized training designed to hone their understanding of industries, processes, and products.

ARE YOU INVOLVED IN ANY DIVERSITY INITIATIVES/PROGRAMMES? Tom Kearney, who founded A.T. Kearney over 80 years ago said: ‘the true strength of this firm, as in any organisation, lies in the fact that we are all different’. At A.T. Kearney we value a work environment where diversity is embraced, and people are promoted on their merits and treated with respect. Diversity is a core value of our firm.

SALARY RANGE IN 2012: Competitive

METHOD OF APPLICATION: Please apply via our website

CONTACT: Claire Dees

TELEPHONE NO.: 0207 468 8995


WEBSITE: www.atkearney.com

ADDRESS: Lansdowne House, Berkley Square, London, W1J 6ER

Accenture APT A.T. Kearney

WE’VE HIGH HOPES FOR YOUR CAREERwww.chp.co.uk/careers

With CHP you will become a technical specialist, an asset fi nance expert and a top quality consultant. We will train you so that you’re able to work on any part of our business change projects, implementing our class-leading software.

We will place you on projects around the UK and Europe, Australia and the US. We hold the Best Companies accreditation, showing you the CHP experience will be fi rst class.

You will have an outstanding academic background, including a 2:1 or better and a minimum of 320 UCAS points. You will be a logical and lateral thinker, confi dent, ambitious and ready for a challenge.

You will earn a starting salary of £35K and join one of our graduate intakes throughout the year.

Find out more about opportunities with CHP Consulting at www.chp.co.uk/careers

WE’VE HIGH HOPES FOR YOUR CAREERWith CHP you will become a technical specialist, an asset fi nance expert and a top quality consultant. We will train you so that you’re able to work on any part of our business change projects, implementing our class-leading software.

We will place you on projects around the UK and Europe, Australia and the US. We hold the Best Companies accreditation, showing you the CHP experience

You will have an outstanding academic background, including a 2:1 or better and a minimum of 320 UCAS points. You will be a logical and lateral thinker,

You will earn a starting salary of £35K and join one of our graduate intakes

Find out more about opportunities with CHP Consulting at www.chp.co.uk/careers

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Bain & Company is one of the world’s leading global business consulting firms and has been ranked ‘Best Firm to Work For’ by Consulting magazine for the past nine years.

We help make our clients more valuable and our focus is on delivering results, not reports. We are direct, practical and down-to-earth, and we always put our clients’ needs first.

Bain is a dynamic, pragmatic and entrepreneurial organisation. We are looking for exceptional graduates and post-graduates from all degree disciplines who can demonstrate evidence of team-work and initiative to work as Associate Consultants. We also welcome applications from international students.

TRAINING: At Bain, we provide a rigorous training programme starting with two weeks of training in the London office and two weeks on a global training course in the US. We also offer unparalleled flex-ibility - Associate Consultants (ACs) have the opportunity to transfer to one of our 48 global offices, pursue an MBA, or go on an externship.

ARE YOU INVOLVED IN ANY DIVERSITY INITIATIVES/PROGRAMMES? BABs (Blacks at Bain); BGLAD (Bain Gay Lesbian and Diversity); Veterans at Bain; Ranked first for GLBT and Diversity by Vault 2012

TOTAL NO. OF VACANCIES THIS YEAR: No fixed quota

SALARY RANGE IN 2012: Highly competitive

METHOD OF APPLICATION: Submit your CV and covering letter (addressed to Harriet Southgate) online via our website www.joinbain.com. Our application deadline is the 4th November 2012

CONTACT: Harriet Southgate


WEBSITE: www.joinbain.com

ADDRESS: 40 Strand, London, WC2N 5RW

Booz & Company is a leading global management consulting firm, helping world top businesses, governments, and institutions. The oldest management consulting firm still in existence and the first to use the term “management consultant”. We are a firm of practical strategists known for our functional expertise, industry foresight, and “sleeves rolled up” approach to working with our clients. We are collaborative by nature and bring together the best people in the world.

TRAINING: We offer new hires a structured career path. In addition to on-the-job training, we have an extensive programme of courses designed to develop the analytical and core consulting skills that deliver real impact on client projects. For successful consultants we also offer sponsorships to attend top business schools as part of individual career development plans.

INTERNSHIPS OR WORK EXPERIENCE: We provide a Summer Internship programme which runs for 8 weeks during July and August 2013, open to students in their penultimate year of study. The programme helps students understand the role of a consultant and provides opportunities to engage with clients on live projects.

ARE YOU INVOLVED IN ANY DIVERSITY INITIATIVES/PROGRAMMES? Booz & Company has a strong commitment to diversity in the workforce. Our equal employment policy is to identify, attract, retain, and advance the most qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, gen-der, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin.

TOTAL NUMBER OF VACANCIES THIS YEAR: No fixed quota


METHOD OF APPLICATION: Online application form

CONTACT: Payal Khakhria

TELEPHONE NO.: +44 207 393 3333

E-MAIL ADDRESS:[email protected]

WEBSITE: www.booz.com/uk

ADDRESS: 7 Savoy Court, Strand, London, WC2R 0JP

Bain & Company Booz & Company

The Boston Consulting Group is one of the world’s premier strategy consulting firms, with over 5,600 consultants in more than 70 offices worldwide. We help our clients get into winning positions in their markets, working with them to create sustainable competitive advantage and to implement business strategies. Our clients are the leading organisations including multinationals, top-tier public sector and not-for-profit organisations.

BCG’s success and reputation is built on smart ideas and smart people. We are seeking highly talented graduates to join and drive this momentum forward. BCG is about diagnosing a problem and collaborating closely with the client to develop a solution. Successful candidates will have the right balance of analytical abilities and interpersonal skills. We welcome graduates from any discipline.

TRAINING: Our international training programme will help you develop a comprehensive toolkit of business and management skills. From the first weeks, you will be interacting with senior clients and your input will add tangible value. Throughout your time at BCG, you will be mentored, stretched and intellectually challenged.

INTERNSHIPS OR WORK EXPERIENCE: Internship opportunities will be available in 2013. Application period will open from 1st January to 27th January 2013.

ARE YOU INVOLVED IN ANY DIVERSITYINITIATIVES/PROGRAMMES? BCG runs ‘women in consulting’ presentations on campus during the spring and organises drinks from October to January for the LGBT network.

TOTAL NO. OF VACANCIES THIS YEAR: No set number

SALARY RANGE IN 2012: Highly Competitive

METHOD OF APPLICATION: Please apply online by 28th October 2012

CONTACT: University Recruiting Co-ordinator

TELEPHONE NO.: 020 7753 5353


WEBSITE: www.bcg.com

ADDRESS: 20 Manchester Street, London, W1U 3PZ

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Capital One is a UK top 10 credit card provider with over 3 million UK customers and 40 million worldwide. We were voted 2nd best large UK employer and 9th best large employer in Europe by the Great Places to Work Institute in 2012. Our vision is simple; we want to make our customers’ lives better. A bold statement, but that’s the kind of company we are.

The goal of our analysts is to solve complex business problems and develop strategies that drive profitability and growth. You’re likely to be involved in a whole range of activities – from assessing product profitability to TV and internet marketing campaigns. You might perform market analysis or learn how we use advanced statistics techniques to understand consumers better.

We are looking for intellectually curious candidates who relish challenging analytical work from all degree disciplines. We welcome applications from international students.

TRAINING: At Capital One we provide a rigorous Analyst Development Programme over the first 2 years designed to develop world class analytical skills and business intuition. Our analyst managers will also attend 3 weeks of Advanced Credit training in our US offices. Beyond these core programs Capital One University provides a wealth of courses tailored to your needs as well as educational support for MBAs or other further studies.

TOTAL NO. OF VACANCIES THIS YEAR: 10

SALARY RANGE IN 2012: £32,000 starting salary and award winning benefits, plus £5,000 sign on bonus and competitive annual bonus

METHOD OF APPLICATION: Whatever works for you! Come and see us at the fair, email us at [email protected] or go online at www.capitalone.co.uk

CONTACT: Olwen Merchant

TELEPHONE NO.: 0115 843 2557


WEBSITE: www.capitalone.co.uk

ADDRESS: Trent House, Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3HX

CHP Consulting is a medium-sized organisation with a small company culture and big company aspirations. Working in the asset finance industry, we are approached by top banks, equipment manufacturers and finance companies to help them improve their business performance through the application of our wide-ranging experience in this sector and market-leading software; ALFA Systems.

We are extremely proud of our track record of successful projects, a testament to the skills, experience and knowledge of our consultants who develop organically through the company from graduate joiner to Project Manager. We recruit from any background (undergraduates and post-graduates). Unfortunately we only accept applications if you have indefinite leave to remain in the UK.

TRAINING: You will be trained at our London office in all things necessary to get you started on a project. You’ll either be on a client site or based in the office and your first role will typically be software development. Through our in-house and external courses, you will gain more knowledge of the business and technology, will have increased contact with the client and will be encouraged to use your creativity and innovation to develop solutions and implement our successful business change projects.


SALARY RANGE IN 2012: £35,000 pa

METHOD OF APPLICATION: Online at www.chp.co.uk/careers

CONTACT: Gillian Bray, Manager HR

TELEPHONE NO.: 020 7920 2722


WEBSITE: www.chpconsulting.com

ADDRESS: 20 Gresham Street, London, EC2V 7JE

Capital One CHP Consulting

With around 120,000 people in 40 countries, Capgemini is one of the world’s foremost providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services. The Group reported 2011 global revenues of EUR 9.7 billion. Together with its clients, Capgemini creates and delivers business and technology solutions that fit their needs and drive the results they want. A deeply multicultural organisation, Capgemini has developed its own way of working, the Collaborative Business ExperienceTM, and draws on Rightshore®, its worldwide delivery model.

Capgemini’s growth has been success-ful through the recruitment of talented Graduates into a variety of business areas. Being a diverse company, the opportunity and potential that Capgemini provides for any young starter into the work force makes it an excellent place to begin your journey into the workplace. We welcome applications from undergraduates, post-graduates and international students.

TRAINING: Our Management Consulting programme is recognised throughout the industry for its ability to turn bright, ambitious graduates into expert management consultants. Starting as an associate consultant, you’ll be partnering with our clients to make complex and difficult business decisions. It’s challenging; however, with our intensive induction course, you’ll have the essential core knowledge, tools and techniques to get off to a fantastic start.

INTERNSHIPS AND WORK EXPERIENCE AVAILABLE: Our Technology Placement programme runs from October until July. On it, you will gain exposure to an unparalleled range of technologies, project work and business sectors. You will develop your team working and communications skills as well as having the opportunity to work with key clients and senior project sponsors.

TOTAL NO. OF VACANCIES THIS YEAR: 30-40

SALARY RANGE IN 2012: Up to £35,000 per annum

CONTACT: Basudhara De-Chaudhuri

TELEPHONE NO.: 020 7331 8157


WEBSITE: www.uk.capgemini.com/graduates

Capgemini UK plc

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CVA is a global strategy consulting firm, with offices in 16 countries worldwide. We are active in both strategy formulation and implementation.

CVA enjoys a worldwide reputation as strategic consultants, helping senior management solve crucial business problems. Thanks to our committed, gifted and personable people, we are privileged to have a large base of satisfied clients who bring us their issues for joint resolution. Over the past 20 successful years we have developed extensive experience in a wide range of topics and industries and have developed rigorous analytical methods. Being a niche but global player enables us to focus our efforts while avoiding bureaucracy and maintaining an entrepreneurial culture. Our company culture fosters a spirit of intellectual rigour, creative application and fun, whilst the team environment will provide you with support for your development.

CVA welcomes applications from undergraduates, postgraduates and international students.

TRAINING: CVA provides new consultants with an initial week-long training course designed to fill any gaps in technical abilities and the basic consultancy skills. Following on from this, new consultants are quickly assigned to a client-facing case team where the real learning begins.

INTERNSHIPS OR WORK EXPERIENCE AVAILABLE: CVA offers 3-4 Summer Internship positions per year and the closing date for applications (CV & covering letter) is Friday 25 January 2013.


SALARY RANGE IN 2012: Competitive with the consulting sector

METHOD OF APPLICATION: Please email your CV & covering letter to [email protected]

CONTACT: Emily Sims

TELEPHONE NO.: +44 (0)207 559 5047


WEBSITE: www.corporate-value.com

ADDRESS: Kinnaird House, 1 Pall Mall East, London, SW1Y 5AU

Corporate ValueAssociates (CVA)

Credo is a market-leading boutique strategy consultancy with global reach. We work for the CEOs and boards of today’s most forward-thinking and influential companies, providing solutions for key strategic issues - which markets, what business model, how to achieve above-market returns. We undertake cutting-edge, high impact work in markets that matter.

Associates are involved in every stage of case delivery, from business development, through industry research and analysis, to strategic recommendations and client presentations. Small case teams and early exposure to clients and partners mean greater responsibility early on in your career. We are a high-performing team, and work in a supportive environment where everyone contributes. We offer six-monthly promotion opportunities, extensive global travel and lead the market on pay.

TRAINING: Credo provides extensive internal and external training, enabling you to rapidly develop your skills as a consultant. Associates have 15 internal training courses led and developed by partners and senior management. External training focuses on technical skills.

WORK EXPERIENCE AVAILABLE: Associate Consultant position. Expected deadline: 12th November 2012

TOTAL NO. OF VACANCIES THIS YEAR: 8 -10

SALARY RANGE IN 2012: Market Leading

METHOD OF APPLICATION: CV and cover letter to [email protected]

CONTACT: Petra Reiterer

TELEPHONE NO.: 020 3206 8800


WEBSITE: www.credo-group.com

ADDRESS: 12 Arthur Street, London, EC4R 9AB

As the world’s largest professional services firm, we offer graduate careers within Audit, Tax, Consulting, Corporate Finance and Technology.

If you’re keen to work with a diverse range of clients in the UK and overseas to deliver the kind of positive change that adds real value to their business, our Consulting practise is for you. This is where you can significantly influence business strategies and deliver lasting change to companies ranging from the biggest global organisations to the most innovative new enterprises.

As an analyst you can join our consulting programme in either Strategy, Operations, Finance, People & Programmes, Customer and Technology. Analysts join Deloitte from a mix of backgrounds. Some come straight from university, while others have prior industry experience. The current Analyst Programme is just over two years, after which Analysts will be considered for promotion to Consultant. In a couple more years you should expect to be promoted to Senior Consultant.

TRAINING: Specific training, professional exams appropriate to the competency joined will be undertaken during the analyst programme.

INTERNSHIPS OR WORK EXPERIENCE: Summer Internships in Consulting open to penultimate year undergraduate students and those who are continuing onto complete a master’s degree directly after their undergraduate degree.

ARE YOU INVOLVED IN ANY DIVERSITY INITIATIVES/PROGRAMMES? Our 7 diversity networks at Deloitte will be running activities out on campus and in our Deloitte offices. For full details visit www.deloitte.co.uk/graduates.



METHOD OF APPLICATION: Online

CONTACT: Craig Barnett

TELEPHONE NO.: 0207 007 0755


WEBSITE: www.deloitte.co.uk/graduates

ADDRESS: Stonecutter Court, London, EC4A 4TR

Credo Deloitte LLP

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Efficio is a results-focused management consultancy specialising in procurement and strategic sourcing, with a track record of providing value added consulting to blue-chip clients. Our success is driven from working closely with senior level management together with hands-on day to day interaction with stakeholders across multitudes of functional areas.

Whether the challenge is delivering significant savings to the bottom line or managing suppliers to create value for the longer term, Efficio offers a range of client-tailored services for performance improvement including:

• Procurement Transformation • Strategic Sourcing Execution • Supplier Relationship Management • Private Equity and Post-Merger Integration Support

As a rapidly growing firm with operations across Europe, recruiting is high on our agenda. We are actively seeking talented individuals of strong intellect and high levels of motivation.

If you are looking for an exciting career in consulting and seeking the opportunity to work within a truly international environment, we are waiting to hear from you!

METHOD OF APPLICATION: Please send your details to: [email protected]

CONTACT: Begüm Lewsley

TELEPHONE NO.: 020 7550 5677


WEBSITE: www.efficioconsulting.com

ADDRESS: 22 Long Acre, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 9LY

Ernst & Young is one of the world’s leading professional services organisations, with over 152,000 people in 140 countries. It turns over US $22.9billion and has ambitious global growth plans.

We offer graduate roles and internships in each of our service lines. For those specifically looking for a career in management consultancy, we offer the Advisory Consultant Programme.

Our Advisory service line works with the world’s leading organisations and public sector clients throughout the UK and abroad. Our teams of experts work across our clients’ businesses; whether helping them to grow profitably, manage risk, reduce costs or transform their organisations.

You’ll need to think of yourself as a Consultant rather than a graduate if you join us. This means playing a key role in one of our teams: generating direction through analysis and research, conducting client interviews, and helping to develop proposals and recommendations.

TRAINING: Our Advisory Consultant Programme runs two streams; Performance Improvement or Risk. In both of these you will have the chance to rotate around and gain experience from several of the practice areas within that area of advisory. There are also opportunities to take professional qualifications.

INTERNSHIPS OR WORK EXPERIENCE AVAILABLE: Applications now open for 2013 Summer Internships and Leadership Academy. Apply as early as possible as roles fill on an ongoing basis.



METHOD OF APPLICATION: Apply online at www.ey.com/uk/careers

Efficio Ltd. Ernst & Young

ASSOCIATES (CVA)dunnhumby is the leader in personalising the world’s experience of retailers and brands. Analysing data from over 350 million people in 28 countries, we help companies put customers at the centre of every decision. We use our insight to improve customers’ retail and brand experience to earn their lifetime loyalty.

Employing more than 2,000 people in 30 offices in Europe, Asia and the Americas, dunnhumby serves a prestigious list of companies including Tesco, Casino, The Kroger Co., Procter & Gamble, Shell, Coca-Cola, Mars and PepsiCo. dunnhumby also includes the word of mouth marketing experts BzzAgent and price optimisation company KSS Retail.

We are growing fast and we have a variety of excellent opportunities for you to fast-track your career. Our future depends on nurturing great talent and providing a place where you can flourish personally and professionally.

There are opportunities in all areas of the company for those with skills in: Data Development, Data Analysis, Communica-tions & Media and Client Leadership.

RECRUITMENT ENTRY ROUTES: Graduate Programme for final year Undergraduates or Postgraduates. Summer Analyst Internship Programme for students in their penultimate year of study.

TRAINING: The dunnhumby Graduate Programme has been designed to help you achieve your full potential within the company. It will provide you with the skills, knowledge and attitude you need to make a difference within the organisation as soon as possible.

INTERNSHIPS OR WORK EXPERIENCE AVAILABLE: 15 - open to Penultimates

TOTAL NO. OF VACANCIES THIS YEAR: Up to 30

SALARY RANGE IN 2012: £27,000 - £29,000

METHOD OF APPLICATION: Online at www.dunnhumby.com

CONTACT: Machar Smith

TELEPHONE NO.: 0208 832 9809


WEBSITE: www.dunnhumby.com

dunnhumby Limited

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FTI Consulting is recruiting in its Economic and Financial Consulting Practice. As one of the world’s thought leaders in economic and financial consulting, we provide law firms, companies, and government agen-cies with analysis of complex economic issues for use in legal and regulatory pro-ceedings, litigation damages and international arbitration, media and telecommunications assignments, strategic decisions and public policy debates. Our team comprises unrivalled talent including top-ranking economists, statisticians, accountants, and senior industry experts. We welcome applications from under-graduates and postgraduates. We offer competitive benefits and a comprehensive training programme - sponsoring our graduates through the ACA and CFA qualifications.

TRAINING: • Support to pursue professional qualifications such as the ACA (Chartered Accountant) or the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) or other relevant post-graduate qualifications

• A comprehensive in-house learning and development programme

• Interesting and challenging projects that will develop your technical and professional capabilities

• The chance to work in a variety of practice areas and industries with recognised financial and economic experts

• A well defined career path with regular appraisals and professional guidance

INTERNSHIPS OR WORK EXPERIENCE: Limited opportunities available, please refer to website for details.



METHOD OF APPLICATION: CV and cover letter

CONTACT: Tania Fraser

TELEPHONE NO.: 020 7632 5000


WEBSITE: www.fticonsulting.co.uk/graduates

ADDRESS: Davidson Building, 5 South-ampton Street, London, WC2E 7HA

FTI Consulting

Think IBM is just a technology company? Then think again. In fact, we’re an ideas company.

Over the last 100 years, we have brought many things to the world including the personal computer, the first ever calculator, the mainframe computer, the memory chip, and games console chips. We have even developed NASA technology enabling man to land on the moon.

Being inspired is what makes us tick. And everything we do is about our commitment to bringing innovation and inspiration to life.

Today we’re one of the world leaders in IT services and consultancy – working with clients across the globe in all industries including retail, sport, business, finance, health, media, and entertainment. From consulting with clients on how to expand into an international market, to managing IT outsourcing programmes for some of the world’s iconic brands, to developing and running the software that powers the UK economy - IBM does it all.

Join us. Let’s build a smarter planet. ibm.com/jobs/uk

TOTAL NO. OF VACANCIES THIS YEAR: 500+ student/graduate vacancies.

ROLES/FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE:

1. Consulting roles • Business Consultant - £29,000• Technical Consultant - £29,000• Financial Management Consultant - £29,000• Strategic Analytics Consultant - £34,000

2. Business roles• Business Specialist - £29,000• Sales Specialist - £29,000

3. Technology roles• Software Developer - £30,000 • Technology Solutions Specialist - £29,000

SALARY FOR 2012/2013: Students: £15,000 (£1,000 sign-on) Graduates: £29,000 - £34,000

METHOD OF APPLICATION: Online

WEBSITE: ibm.com/jobs/uk

IMS Consulting Group is the world’s lead-ing, specialised advisor on critical business issues in the life sciences. Individuals join-ing us are assured of a rewarding career in life sciences consulting, replete with opportunities to address diverse and challenging client problems, travel on cross-geography projects, interact with senior client leaders and gain exposure to a truly multi-cultural, collegial and collabora-tive work environment.

Our Consulting teams offer end-to-end management consulting in key areas that include: business unit transformation, therapy area and brand strategy, portfolio strategy, launch strategy, pricing & market access studies and commercial model design and optimisation.

Applications from UK and international students across all academic disciplines are welcome.

TRAINING: Through a combination of on-the-job coaching and mentoring allied to a structured learning and development cur-riculum, we provide you with the tools you need to take control of your career path.

We support ongoing opportunities to learn, grow and develop professionally and personally, while regularly sharing knowl-edge and coaching for success.

INTERNSHIPS OR WORK EXPERIENCE: Undergraduates and postgraduates are invited to apply for full-time permanent Analyst and Associate Consultant roles, MBAs are invited to apply for Consultant and Senior Consultant roles.

Penultimate and final year students are invited to apply to our summer internships online from October 2012.

ARE YOU INVOLVED IN ANY DIVERSITY INITIATIVES/PROGRAMMES? We cultivate a diverse culture, celebrating and rewarding teamwork and inclusiveness. By embracing our differences we create in-novative solutions that benefit our clients and ourselves.

TOTAL NO. OF VACANCIES THIS YEAR: Ongoing requirements


METHOD OF APPLICATION: Online - www.imsconsultinggroup.com/joinus


WEBSITE: www.imsconsultinggroup.com

ADDRESS: 210 Pentonville Road, London, N1 9JY

IBMIMS

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L.E.K. Consulting is an international firm that specialises in strategy, transaction services and performance improvement consulting. It advises the largest private and public sector organisations, private equity companies and smaller, more entrepreneurial businesses.

With a reputation for resolving the most complex commercial issues, L.E.K. helps business leaders consistently make better decisions, deliver improved business performance and create greater share-holder returns.

The firm was founded in 1983 and employs over 900 staff in 20 offices across Europe, North America and Asia Pacific. L.E.K. has been named ‘Professional Services Firm of the year’ at the City A.M. awards 2011, celebrat-ing the most successful firms in London’s financial and business community.

TRAINING: We operate a very compre-hensive training programme, which is structured over 3 years; new joiners will have an initial two-week orientation pro-gramme, followed by continuous monthly training sessions, which are tailored to the needs of your position. L.E.K’s training covers the full range of technical, ana-lytical, strategy, communication, project management & relationship building skills.

INTERNSHIPS OR WORK EXPERIENCE: 10 summer internship vacancies in London: (8 weeks starting in July 2013). Application deadline: 13th January 2013

TOTAL NO. OF VACANCIES THIS YEAR: 40-50 (start dates available in September 2013 and spring 2014)


METHOD OF APPLICATION: To apply please visit www.lek.com and submit an online application by 11th November 2012. Applications are accepted from undergraduates and postgraduates from any degree discipline. Applications from international students are also accepted.

CONTACT: Holly Johnson

TELEPHONE NO.: +44 20 7389 7200


WEBSITE: www.lek.com

ADDRESS: 40 Grosvenor Place, London, SW1X 7JL

A Charles River Associates Company.

We are a strategy consultancy that works with executives at some of the world’s best known companies. We bring the ideas, objectivity and experience to help executives frame and answer the highest value questions and improve the quality of decision making.

Marakon gives you opportunities to have impact from your first day: responsibility within our practice and with clients, expo-sure to executives and our leadership and the challenge of solving complex strategic issues.

We are a diverse group of high achievers and independent thinkers who are passionate, dedicated and down-to-earth. We are looking for outstanding individuals from any discipline, and welcome applications from undergraduates, post-graduates and international students.

TRAINING: In your first year, you will receive over 300 hours of formal training to learn the fundamentals of our practice, financial and accounting skills, as well as presentation and client interaction skills. You are also allocated a peer-group ‘buddy’ and a career development coach to support your integration and progression.

ARE YOU INVOLVED IN ANY DIVERSITY INITIATIVES/PROGRAMMES? Yes



METHOD OF APPLICATION: Online with CV and covering letter

CONTACT: Claire Balmer

TELEPHONE NO.: +44 (0)20 7664 3644


WEBSITE: www.marakon.com/careers

ADDRESS: 99 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 3XD

L.E.K. Consulting LLP Marakon

Integration Management Consulting is an exciting and rapidly growing consultancy in strategy, management and process. With a staff of over 300 consultants, we work with some of the largest and most well-known companies from a wide variety of sectors. Founded in 1995, we now have 6 offices internationally. Our London of-fice was established in 2010 and provides a unique opportunity to experience an entrepreneurial environment and shape our organisation in Europe, backed by our headquarters in Brazil. We are organised in 4 practices: Marketing and Sales, Finance and Management, Supply Chain and Implementation. A new analyst can expect to get exposure working on projects from across our areas of specialisation.

TRAINING: We are committed to individual development and have a strong culture of coaching and mentoring, with regular and structured learning opportunities incorporated into each project. You will receive training on specific methodologies relevant to each project to help you add value to our clients. During your first 6 months at Integration, you will attend a 2-week orientation programme at our headquarters in Brazil where you will learn about Integration, our culture and values.



METHOD OF APPLICATION: Submission of CV and cover letter online via www.integrationconsulting.com by 5th November 2012

CONTACT: Elizabeth Bird

TELEPHONE NO.: 020 7290 4770


WEBSITE: www.integrationconsulting.com

ADDRESS: 7th Floor, 9 Berkeley Street, London, W1J 8DW

IntegrationManagement Consulting

Redshift Strategy provides strategic advice, investment services and insight into rapid technological change across the media and telecommunications industries.Who we areRedshi occupies a unique niche in the industry, focusing par cularly on how technological change is fast reshaping the landscape for media owners and network providers alike.

What is in it for you Variety Exci ng, fast paced industry Responsibility & client facing from day one Training

What we look for in candidates Strong interpersonal skills, team working & problem solving skills Proven analy cal and quan ta ve capability and good business acumen Entrepreneurial, crea ve and exible approach Energy, enthusiasm, a willingness to learn and ability to command respect A genuine enthusiasm for the industries we serve

We off er graduate posi� ons, internships and work-experience.

To nd out more, please refer to our website: www.redshi sc.comTo apply, please email your CV and covering le er to carolyn.wileman@redshi sc.com

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Mars & Co is a leading strategy consulting firm with over 200 professionals in offices in London, New York, Paris, San Francisco, Tokyo and Shanghai. We apply fact-based, quantitative analysis to our clients’ competitive opportunities and develop consultants with cross-industry, cross-functional and international experience. Our exclusive one client per industry foundation allows us to build close relationships with global industry leaders, working directly with senior management in the most sensitive areas of core strategy development. We do not practice lateral hiring. Recruitment is at entry level since we take an apprenticeship approach to developing our strategy consultants. The people who join us have: degrees in quantitative sciences from top-ranking universities and business schools; strong quantitative skills meshed with creativity to develop practical strategic recommendations from detailed analyses; the intellectual power, mindset and physical stamina to thrive in a deadline driven environment; the power of persuasion tempered bolstered by solid work ethics and a sense of humour.

TRAINING: We develop our consultants’ careers through a tailor-made apprentice-ship under the close monitoring of our most senior staff. From day one, skills are developed based on individual needs, which are identified and carried out through live client’s project work.

TOTAL NO. OF VACANCIES THIS YEAR: Recruitment is throughout the year, no quota

SALARY RANGE IN 2012: Market competitive

METHOD OF APPLICATION: CV and covering letter

CONTACT: Via Website


WEBSITE: www.marsandco.com

ADDRESS: 12-18 Grosvenor Gardens, London, SW1W 0DH

Mars & Co

McKinsey & Company is a management consulting firm that helps leading corporations and organisations make distinctive, lasting, and substantial improvements in their performance. Over the past eight decades, the firm’s primary objective has remained constant: to serve as a company’s or organisation’s most trusted external advisor on critical issues facing senior management. With consultants deployed in more than 50 countries, McKinsey advises companies and organisations on strategic, operational, organisational, and technological issues. The firm has extensive experience in all major industry sectors and primary functional areas as well as in-depth expertise in high-priority areas for today’s business leaders.

We welcome applications from all under-graduates and postgraduates. Our deadline for all McKinsey offices is Wednesday 31 October 2012.

TRAINING: You will also enjoy world-class personal and professional development. Formal training programmes, coupled with a culture of mentoring and coaching, will provide you with the best possible support to reach your full potential.

INTERNSHIPS OR WORK EXPERIENCE: We welcome applications from penultimate year students for our summer internship programmes. Our summer internship deadline is Wednesday 31 October 2012.

Our Discover programme is for non finalist undergraduates and is held over Easter. Please look out for further details in January when applications will open via www.mckinsey.com/careers



METHOD OF APPLICATION: Please submit all applications online via our website www.mckinsey.com/careers

CONTACT: Philippa Beaton, Graduate Recruiter

TELEPHONE: 020 7961 7577


WEBSITE: www.mckinsey.com/careers

ADDRESS: 1 Jermyn Street, London and international locations

Metapraxis is a consultancy and technology company that delivers the business insight boards and senior executives need to make better, faster decisions, at a lower cost. We understand our clients’ businesses and the decisions they face. We deliver insight in 2 weeks, which is operational in 2 months and transformational within 6 months.

Our clients are in the financial services, private equity, technology, media, profes-sional services, retail, consumer goods and manufacturing sectors. We are based in South West London and there are project-based opportunities for our consultants to work in the US and other countries.

We are looking for graduates or postgraduates from any discipline to join us at analyst level who are creative and analytical, have a strong interest in business and will make a real contribution to the successful growth of our company.

TRAINING: Metapraxis combines the benefits of direct client project experience from an early stage with a strong focus on personal development and formal training (including sponsorship and study leave for the CIMA professional qualification).

INTERNSHIPS: Metapraxis offers 1-2 summer internships per year. Applications should be sent to [email protected] by 30 April.

DIVERSITY: As we continue to grow, we are dedicated to providing a dynamic, meritocratic environment that enables us to recruit, retain and support a diverse team.


SALARY RANGE IN 2012: £30,000 - £32,000

METHOD OF APPLICATION: Covering letter and CV by email (to include A Level, Highers, IB grades or equivalent and any degree already awarded)

CONTACT: Anne Rouse

TELEPHONE NUMBER: 020 8541 2700

EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]

WEBSITE: www.metapraxis.com

ADDRESS: Kingstons House, Coombe Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 7AB

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NERA Economic Consulting is a global firm of experts dedicated to applying economic, finance, and quantitative principles to complex business and legal challenges. For over half a century, NERA’s economists have been creating strategies, studies, reports, expert testimony, and policy recommendations for government authorities and the world’s leading law firms and corporations. NERA serves clients from over 20 offices across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.

We welcome applications for internships and permanent positions from talented economists with first-rate academic records. Final year undergraduate, MPhil and DPhil students studying Economics, or a related discipline, are invited to apply.

TRAINING: We hold an Orientation Programme annually for new hires, covering such topics as Who’s Who at NERA, practice areas and project work, and how to do research the NERA way. Training modules for specifically targeted skills are offered to staff on a continual basis. Training covers topics such as consulting skills, project management, business strategy, problem solving techniques and computer skills. In-house experts deliver statistical analysis and econometrics training. We employ a rolling recruitment process for both internship and permanent positions. There are no deadlines for applications.


SALARY RANGE IN 2012: Very competitive

METHOD OF APPLICATION: Please submit your CV, cover letter and academic transcripts on our careers website: www.nera.com/careers

TELEPHONE NO: 0207 659 8500


WEBSITE: www.nera.com

ADDRESS: 15 Stratford Place, London, W1C 1BE

Newton works with all kinds of organisations in the public and private sectors from factory floor to boardroom, identifying and fixing cost, delivery and quality problems that inhibit operational and supply chain performance. With a track record of creating a 10-50% improvement over two to six months without any capital expenditure, we’re paid by results, so there’s no financial risk for our clients.

Our people are our biggest asset. We employ exceptional technically minded graduates with the drive, determination and people skills to work with and lead client teams to success. They’re motivated by demanding challenges and have the ability to quickly understand complex situations. Their approach is hands-on, pragmatic and highly personable, so they’re able to integrate and communicate effectively with client teams at any level.

Working alongside bright, driven people on exciting projects across multiple sectors, you’ll be delivering bottom line improvements for a wide variety of clients within your first year.

Newton is proud to have achieved 15th place in the Sunday Times Top 100 Best Companies list.

TRAINING: You will begin your Newton career with an intensive 5-week induction programme incorporating a mix of classroom work with hands-on client experience. Our structured learning and development programme continues throughout your career, with lots of opportunity to tailor your development to your own specific needs and interests.

INTERNSHIPS OR WORK EXPERIENCE: 4 Internships for Summer 2013


SALARY RANGE IN 2012: £42,000 (including signing bonus)

METHOD OF APPLICATION: CV

CONTACT: Justine Pavey

TELEPHONE NO.: 01865 920700


WEBSITE: www.newtoneurope.com

ADDRESS: 4 Michael’s Court, Hanney Road, Southmoor, Oxfordshire, OX13 5HR

NERA Economic Newton EuropeConsulting

Monitor is a leading global strategy consulting firm that works with the world’s leading corporations, governments and social sector organisations to drive growth. Monitor offers a range of services to deliver sustainable results: Strategy and Uncertainty, Innovation, Leadership and Organisation, Marketing, Economic Development and Social Action. We welcome applications from under-graduates, postgraduates and international students.

TRAINING: The majority of learning at Monitor takes place on the job, where knowledge is put to use and theory turned into practice. We believe in the apprentice-ship approach to development, in which each consultant is expected to have both a willingness to learn and an ability to coach. We also offer formal training programs tailored to an individual’s career stage, which range from knowledge growth (e.g. marketing, finance, organisational strat-egy) to skill development (e.g. analytical planning, effective client interactions).

INTERNSHIPS OR WORK EXPERIENCE: We offer an exciting and diverse 8-week internship program in Summer 2013, which is open to penultimate year students. Applications open on 1st December 2012 and the deadline for applications is 20th January 2013.

ARE YOU INVOLVED IN ANY DIVERSITY INITIATIVES/PROGRAMMES? Monitor is committed to promoting diversity and building a culture which enables all of our employees to achieve their full potential regardless of age, gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or physical capabilities.

TOTAL NO. OF VACANCIES THIS YEAR: No set quota


METHOD OF APPLICATION: Online appli-cation at www.monitor.com. Please attach CV and cover letter. Full time application deadline: 4th November 2012

CONTACT: Helena Doherty

TELEPHONE NO.: 020 7838 6500


WEBSITE: www.monitor.com

ADDRESS: Michelin House, 81 Fulham Road, London, SW3 6RD

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We answer the toughest questions facing businesses. We do rapid, high-impact projects for chief executives and boards looking for the best strategies. Answers to these questions require something beyond the ordinary – and that is why at OC&C we strive to create an extraordinary firm that offers the best service to our clients and the best opportunities for our teams.

As a result, over the last 25 years, we have grown to become a global strategy consultancy with 12 offices across 3 continents, serving leading companies and private equity houses around the world. In our London office we have industry-leading expertise in retail, leisure, consumer goods, media, technology and business services, so you will work with thought-leaders and leading companies across sectors.

TRAINING: Introductory training will equip you with the core consulting toolkit, ongoing training will hone your knowledge of finance, accounting, and strategic thinking, and your project work will offer you diverse opportunities to learn from colleagues, think creatively and get under the skin of a business.

INTERNSHIPS OR WORK EXPERIENCE: 8-Week Summer internship scheme for penultimate year undergraduate students: A real insight into the world of consulting. Deadline: 27/01/2013


SALARY RANGE IN 2012: Top of the market

METHOD OF APPLICATION: Online - please submit your CV and covering letter as one document to the relevant vacancy

CONTACT: Danielle Lestrade - Recruitment Co-ordinator

TELEPHONE NO.: 020 7010 8000


WEBSITE: www.occstrategy.com

ADDRESS: 6 New Street Square, London, EC4A 3AT

OC&C Strategy Consultants

Oliver Wyman is a leading global management consulting firm that combines deep industry knowledge with specialised expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and organisational transformation. We work alongside our clients to develop practical solutions that deliver real impact.

Consulting candidates can apply to either or both of our distinctive career tracks: Financial Services Management Consulting and General Management Consulting.

Outstanding students of any discipline are welcome to apply, although strong analyti-cal skills and a passion for applying them to real world problem-solving are a must.

TRAINING: Oliver Wyman is committed to investing in professional and personal development. We offer unrivalled opportunities for learning with a struc-tured programme of ongoing training throughout your career. At the same time we recognise that consulting is an appren-ticeship, and nothing can beat high quality ‘on the job learning’.

INTERNSHIPS OR WORK EXPERI-ENCE: We offer a 10-week internship programme during the summer vacation for students in their penultimate year of study. As an Oliver Wyman intern, you would be staffed as a new consultant and assigned to either client or research projects. Applications are accepted for our internship programme until 20th Janu-ary 2013. Please apply online at: www.oliverwyman.com/careers.

ARE YOU INVOLVED IN ANY DIVERSITY PROGRAMMES? We are an equal opportunities employer. One of our core values is that diversity enhances our firm.


SALARY IN 2012: Highly competitive

METHOD OF APPLICATION: Please apply online at www.oliverwyman.com/careers between 01/09/12 and 01/11/12 for November 2012 offers, and between 02/11/12 and 16/12/12 for January 2013 offers.

CONTACT: Louise Glaister (GMC), Jeannette Green (FSC)

TELEPHONE NO.: 020 7333 8333


WEBSITE: www.oliverwyman.com/careers

ADDRESS: 55 Baker Street, London

Opera Solutions is a next-generation analytics firm working with management teams of the world’s top companies to solve their most complex and challenging business problems. We serve clients across a wide range of industries including: financial services, private equity, health-care, FMCG, and government. Opera Solutions offers the best of both worlds – entrepreneurial small company culture and big company impact, with exceptional opportunities for personal and professional growth. We specialise in combining top-flight consulting expertise with cutting-edge analytics to drive business insight and growth – leveraging business intelligence to deliver rapid, significant and measurable profit improvement to the world’s leading companies.

TRAINING: We provide comprehensive structured training, beginning with a week of induction in our headquarters in the US, followed by regular training sessions, tailored to the needs of your position and regular reviews. Training covers areas such as: technical, analytical, strategy, communication, project management and relationship building skills. Opera Solutions is committed to the active professional development of team members.

ARE YOU INVOLVED IN ANY DIVERSITY INITIATIVES/PROGRAMMES? Opera Solutions is fully committed to creating a diverse and multi-cultural working environment



METHOD OF APPLICATION: Cover letter and CV

CONTACT: Wendy Powell

TELEPHONE NO.: 020 7420 3840


WEBSITE: www.operasolutions.com

ADDRESS: 14 Garrick Street, London, WC2E 9SB

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Your career is just that, yours. You choose it. You live it. You make it happen. To get the best from it, you need the best opportunities. That’s why opportunities are at the heart of a career with us.

The PwC dealNo matter which area of the business you choose to join, and there are many to choose from. All routes offer the same deal. Opportunities to grow as an individual, to build lasting relationships and make an impact in a place where people, quality and value mean everything.

So why don’t you take the opportunity of a lifetime, and join an employer focussed on helping you reach your full potential.

www.pwc.com/uk/careerswww.facebook.com/PwCCareersUK

LOCATIONS: We recruit into offices UK wide

BUSINESS AREAS: Actuarial, Assurance, Consulting, Financial advisory, Tax, Tech-nology

TOTAL NO. OF VACANCIES THIS YEAR: c.1200 graduate vacancies, c.650 work experience vacancies

SALARY RANGE IN 2012: Competitive plus benefits

METHOD OF APPLICATION: Online application via www.pwc.com/uk/careers

CONTACT: Helpline - 0808 100 1500

WEBSITE: www.pwc.com/uk/careers

PwC

We are a firm of more than 2,000 people, specialising in management and IT consulting, technology and innovation. Independent and employee-owned, we operate globally from offices across Europe and the Nordics, the United States, the Gulf and Asia Pacific.

We work with businesses and governments to anticipate, understand and meet the challenges they face. We have outstanding technology-development capability and a unique breadth of skills, from strategy to performance improvement, from HR to IT. Our expertise covers energy, financial services, life sciences, healthcare, govern-ment and public services, defence and se-curity, transport and logistics, telecommu-nications, consumer goods and automotive.We accept applications from undergradu-ates and postgraduates but are unable to sponsor visas.

TRAINING: As a graduate your first two weeks with PA will be an intensive residen-tial training programme, where you will join other new Analysts from otherpractices and offices around the world. This programme will equip you with an understanding of our culture and values, give you grounding in consulting skills and the knowledge needed as an Analyst. The programme will also help you begin to develop the practical skills needed for working with clients on assignment. In addition, Analysts may also take advantage of technical courses applicable to their chosen business area.

INTERNSHIPS OR WORK EXPERIENCE: 15 Summer Internship and Industrial Placement opportunities are available. Deadline 31 January 2013.

ARE YOU INVOLVED IN ANY DIVERSITY INITIATIVES/PROGRAMMES? African Caribbean Company


SALARY RANGE: Competitive

METHOD OF APPLICATION: Online CV and covering letter submission

CONTACT: Gemma Guy

TELEPHONE NO.: 0207 730 9000


WEBSITE: www.paconsulting.com

ADDRESS: 123 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 9SR

PA Consulting

The Parthenon Group is a leading global advisory firm, with offices in London, Boston, San Francisco, Mumbai and Shanghai. We specialise in strategy consulting; advising leading companies in a variety of sectors on a vast array of issues, such as competitive positioning, core value propositions and M&A strategies.

Parthenon is focussed on expanding our team of talented and ambitious individuals to match the growth of our business. We provide a uniquely entrepreneurial environment which will suit those keen to progress quickly in their careers. We offer a wealth of opportunity for professional and skills based development for driven undergraduates, postgraduates and international students from any discipline.

TRAINING: The Associate Programme.The first four weeks are devoted to training in Boston with the intake from all five offices, providing a great opportunity to meet with colleagues and develop the initial skill set required to be effective as an Associate. On return to the London office, this is supplemented by an on-going training programme and mentoring, which provides continued support and guidance.

INTERNSHIPS OR WORK EXPERIENCE: We offer Summer Internships for which there is no set quota. The deadline for applications is 4th January 2012.

ARE YOU INVOLVED IN ANY DIVERSITY INITIATIVES/PROGRAMMES? Work Experience for under-privileged school children

TOTAL NO. OF VACANCIES THIS YEAR: No set quota


METHOD OF APPLICATION: Please send a copy of your CV along with a cover letter to [email protected] Deadline – 5th November 2012

CONTACT: Helen Harvey

TELEPHONE NO.: 020 7201 0441


WEBSITE: www.parthenon.com

ADDRESS: 39 Sloane Street, Knights-bridge, London, SW1X 9LP

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Redshift offers strategic advice and con-sultancy services for media and telecom-munications businesses seeking to cope with the impact of rapid technological change. We work from long experience as executives and advisors within the media and telecommunications sectors. Our clients span the length and breadth of the industry, including content producers, aggregators and broadcasters, platforms, mobile and fixed line operators, technology and equipment manufacturers, financial institutions, regulators and Government. Our Technology Suite in the centre of London enables our clients to immerse themselves fully in the experience of all the latest platforms, content, devices and networks, both from the UK and overseas.

TRAINING: Redshift is committed to the career development of our employees. In addition to on-the-job coaching, we also provide bespoke training courses to enable you to tackle a range of challenging projects. We review training and develop-ment needs as part of our regular end of job and formal annual appraisal process.

WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES: Redshift runs a four-week work experience programme in July and August each year. Successful candidates will be able to join our project teams thus giving them the complete consulting experience. For both our graduate positions and work experience candidates, we seek high achievers who have strong interpersonal skills, proven analytical and quantitative capability together with a genuine enthusiasm for the industries we serve.

TOTAL NO. OF VACANCIES THIS YEAR: Five


METHOD OF APPLICATION: Email CV & covering letter

CONTACT: Carolyn Wileman


TELEPHONE NO.: 020 7636 6488

WEBSITE: www.redshiftsc.com

ADDRESS: 2 Cavendish Square, London, W1G 0PU

Roland Berger Strategy Consultants is one of the world’s leading strategy consultancies. With over 2,500 employees working in 51 offices in 36 countries worldwide, we have successful operations in all major international markets.

The London office has a challenging, friendly and supportive working environ-ment with a strong international element in our work. Our consultants are bright, proactive, hard-working, unpretentious, confident, personable and have a sense of humour.

The London office’s main practice areas are Aerospace & Defence, Consumer Goods, Private Equity, Engineered Products, Telecommunications. Additionally, the London office offers functional expertise in Financial Investor support, Operations, Restructuring, Strategy and War-Gaming.

TRAINING: Consultants benefit from a comprehensive training scheme; a two-week induction course for new entrants includes training in consulting skills, an introduction to our corporate culture and a great opportunity to network; thereafter, consultants typically take 2-3 courses a year throughout their career to develop their skill base. MBA scholarships are of-fered on a merit basis.

INTERNSHIPS OR WORK EXPERIENCE: Candidates with no previous work experience (joining as Junior Consultants) should be on target for/possess a First or High Second class result in their under-graduate degree. Summer Internship deadline: 28 February 2013.



METHOD OF APPLICATION: Online only

CONTACT: Joanna Melewska

TELEPHONE NO.: 020 3075 1102


WEBSITE: www.join.rolandberger.com

ADDRESS: 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8EW

Redshift Strategy Roland BergerStrategy Consultants

Simon-Kucher & Partners (Simon-Kucher) is the number one strategy consultancy in the field of marketing and sales, and we are widely regarded as the world’s leading expert in pricing strategy. We are consistently ranked in the top 10 in the Vault Guide to Consulting.

Our clients are leading industry players and private equity firms, covering a highly diverse range of sectors. We help our clients boost their profit through improvements to their top line, rather than reducing costs.

As a global company, we think and act beyond borders with a network of 25 offices worldwide. Our rapid growth and globalisation provides our consultants with unlimited opportunities to “grow faster, with us”.

TRAINING: New consultants can expect a high level of responsibility and exposure to clients from an early stage. This allows for exceptional professional development. You’ll be involved in all aspects of project work, from business development and analysis, right through to the delivery of the final presentation.

As a global firm there are significant opportunities for travel, including our structured international training programme.

INTERNSHIPS OR WORK EXPERIENCE: Internships are available. The application deadline for the graduate and internship programmes is 7th February 2013



METHOD OF APPLICATION: Online via the Simon - Kucher & Partners website

CONTACT: Elizabeth Driver

TELEPHONE NO.: 020 7841 5750


WEBSITE: www.simon-kucher.com

ADDRESS: 233 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7DN

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Value Partners is a market-leading, bou-tique strategy consultancy, with a strong global presence spanning the telecoms, media, technology, financial services and private equity sectors. We are currently looking for truly exceptional Business Analysts to join our team and help drive the success of the company moving forward.

We’re looking for candidates who not only have an outstanding academic record (minimum 2:1 or equivalent from a top university), but are also problem solvers, with excellent quantitative ability and highly developed interpersonal skills. It’s essential that you have an interest in the TMT sectors and you’ll be expected to know about this area. You will be motivated and highly intellectually curious with a hunger to succeed and the intellectual ability to thrive in a high-pressure consulting environment.

TRAINING: VP is committed to developing its employees. You will benefit from a structured induction programme that provides on-the-job-coaching along-side bespoke training courses to enable you to tackle a range of challenging projects. Typical training within the first 18 months includes a 2-day Introduction to Consulting skills followed later by a more intensive 5-day consulting skills course. These are typically held at one of our international offices with other international VP graduates hires.

INTERNSHIPS OR WORK EXPERIENCE: We are looking for 2 interns for summer 2013. The deadline is the end of February.


SALARY RANGE IN 2012: Highly com-petitive salary. Attractive sign-on bonus, discretionary annual bonus, life insurance, healthcare and 7% non-contributory pen-sion

CONTACT: Rae Moore

TELEPHONE NO.: 0207 630 1400

E-MAIL ADDRESS:[email protected]

WEBSITE: www.valuepartners.com

ADDRESS: 16 Smith Square, 7th Floor Kings Buildings, London, SW1P 3JJ

Value Partners

Teach First is an independent charity focused on delivering far-reaching social change by addressing educational disadvantage – driving up standards and raising aspirations in schools facing challenging circumstances.

Over the past nine years, Teach First has evolved into a dynamic, effective and high profile movement that is transforming the life opportunities of children and young people it reaches, and opening up new possibilities for the outstanding graduates and experienced professionals who join.

TRAINING: Teach First offers an exceptional two-year Leadership Development Programme that focuses on the achievements and aspirations of pupils and their access to further opportunities both in education and beyond. With high quality training, supportive coaching and ongoing initiatives, Teach First provides a unique platform of skills and experience to take forward into any career. Beyond the initial two years, we look to our participants to continue supporting our mission through the Teach First ambassador network.

INTERNSHIPS OR WORK EXPERIENCE: Insight internship – Spring 2013 – for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths disciplines.



METHOD OF APPLICATION: Online – graduates.teachfirst.org.uk

CONTACT: Maria Donovan

TELEPHONE NO.: 0203 117 2339 E-MAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]

WEBSITE: www.teachfirst.org.uk

ADDRESS: 4 More London, Riverside, London, SE1 2AU

Teach First

Stroud Consulting is an operational improvement firm which specialises in unleashing potential from companies’ assets, delivers step change results and helps drive significant cultural change in organisations. We achieve this by tackling tough technical problems, working along-side people to realise opportunities our clients didn’t know existed or previously thought impossible. TRAINING: The Stroud development program provides unsurpassed personal growth for graduates. After a two-week induction you will work face-to-face with senior-level clients within days, and dramatically grow your leadership skills through leading client teams to generate breakthrough results. We work in many different sectors including energy, food and beverage, coatings, fibres, chemicals and more.

SALARY RANGE IN 2012: £36k + £4k starting bonus

METHOD OF APPLICATION: Attend our Main Presentation (18th Oct) at 7pm in the Jacqueline du Pré Music Building, St. Hilda’s. Just bring your CV or e-mail it to us in advance. You will be invited to sit our aptitude test directly after the presentation, and there will be an informal buffet where you can meet some of our consultants.

For alternative presentation dates please visit our website.

CONTACT: Lisa Phillips

TELEPHONE NO.: 08700 102 106 E-MAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.stroudconsulting.com

ADDRESS: Chancery House, 53-64 Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1QS

Stroud Consulting

Opportunities in Sales & Marketing Consulting

With more than 2,000 professionals in 20 offices around the world, ZS Associates is a global leader in sales and marketing consulting, outsourcing, technology and software. ZS Associates is noted for its strong presence in the pharmaceutical and health care industries, yet our work has expanded into selected other industries. ZS has a unique working environment; our work is challenging, intense and analytical, yet our interactions are direct and informal. We have multiple open positions for all our global offices.

To apply, go to www.zsassociates.com/careers

by November 1st, 2012.

For any questions, please contact The European Recruitment team [email protected]

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ZS Associates is a global management consulting firm focused on marketing and sales effectiveness. With more than 2,000 professionals in 20 offices around the world, ZS is noted for its strong presence in the pharmaceutical and health care industries, yet our work has expanded into other industries.

ZS welcomes candidates with bachelor’s or master’s degrees of all backgrounds. A very strong record of academic success is required, preferably including significant coursework in quantitative or research-based disciplines.

TRAINING: ZS provides organised training, which continues as on-the-job learning. Upon joining, our ZStart Academy provides information on basic tools, resources & key ZS practice areas. In addition, several training sessions are offered each month, ranging from broad business topics to specific technical instruction. A Professional Development Manager will provide career guidance, & project performance feedback, and will help identify areas for innovation & growth. As analytic & technical skills grow, so do project management opportunities.

INTERNSHIPS OR WORK EXPERIENCE:Business Associates/Business Analytics Associates will qualitatively integrate & analyse data; develop & implement complex mathematical models and market research instruments; develop custom analysis tools in different programming languages & applications; design structured communications to present project findings to clients; participate in/facilitate client & project team meetings.

DEADLINE: Thursday, 1st November.

ARE YOU INVOLVED IN ANY DIVERSITY INITIATIVES/PROGRAMMES? Yes

TOTAL NO. OF VACANCIES THIS YEAR: Multiple


METHOD OF APPLICATION: Complete an online application at www.zsassociates.com/careers including a covering letter, CV and transcripts.

CONTACT: Oma Leger

TELEPHONE NO.: 0207 915 4200


WEBSITE: www.zsassociates.com

ADDRESS: Level 8, 338 Euston Rd, London, NW1 3BG

ZS Associates Intl. Inc.

Infosys Limited - Management Consulting Services.

Infosys is the business critical technology partner for the world’s most successful or-ganizations. As a global leader in Business Transformation, Infosys provides strategic business consulting, technology, engineer-ing and outsourcing services to help clients leverage technology and create impact-ful and measurable business value for every IT investment. We are looking for undergraduates and postgraduates for our Analyst and Associate Business Consulting roles.

TRAINING: New hires will complete JumpStart training their first week and then training continues at the client site week two.

INTERNSHIPS OR WORK EXPERIENCE AVAILABLE? No internships available.

ARE YOU INVOLVED IN ANY DIVER-SITY INITIATIVES/PROGRAMMES? We currently have diversity programmes for women and LGBT employees. We are still in the process of growing our diversity programmes and hope to develop more in the future.

TOTAL NUMBER OF VACANCIES THIS YEAR: No limit


METHOD OF APPLICATION: Please apply via Careers Service and the Infosys website at www.infosys.com/careers. Infosys Job Title & Code: Oxford University Undergraduate_EMEA_Campus_Ana-lyst-Business Consulting - Inf_EXTER-NAL_59259438_1

CONTACT (FOR APPLICATIONS): Courtney Cravens Gear

TELEPHONE NO.: +1–469-229-9488


ADDRESS: 14th Floor, 10 Upper Bank Street, Canary Wharf, London, E145NP

WEBSITE: www.infosys.com/ management-consulting-services

Infosys Limited

GulfTalent.com is one of the largest online portals serving the Middle East region. Founded in 2005 by a former management consultant, it is now used by over 3 million individuals and 5,000 companies across 9 countries.

To support our continued growth, we are looking for smart and highly driven individuals with strong analytical skills and an entrepreneurial spirit to join our team as Business Analysts in our London office. Graduate Business Analysts will work with-in our internal consulting team, working on a range of challenging problems with an immediate direct impact on the business.

Applications are welcome from under-graduates of all disciplines. A numerical background would be a strong advantage. Sponsorship is available for international students.

TRAINING: The Business Analyst Graduate Programme includes both formal training and extensive learning on the job, as well as excellent career development prospects within a dynamic and multi-cultural team.

This is an ideal learning opportunity with an established market leader. Based in central London, it is also a chance to start your ca-reer in a vibrant multi-cultural city, working within an international environment

TOTAL NUMBER OF VACANCIES THIS YEAR: 5

SALARY RANGE IN 2012: £40,000 total package

METHOD OF APPLICATION: Please email your CV to [email protected]

CONTACT (FOR APPLICATIONS): Natasha Kumar

TELEPHONE NO.: +971 4 367 2084


ADDRESS: 1 Berkeley Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 8DJ

WEBSITE: www.gulftalent.com

GulfTalent.com

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• We develop consultants with cross-industry experience and cross-functional expertise.

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If you wish to join our team, please forward a CV and covering letter to:

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