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Typical Entry Criteria

Our clients share the common goal of wishing to recruit the highest calibre of Business Strategists available within the international marketplace. Talented candidates wishing to apply usually fulfil the following criteria:

Work Experience

Candidates should have a fast track record within the industry and functional practices in which they have operated. Evidence of this is sought irrespective of the seniority of the role that they are applying for.

It is usually, but not always, the case that these high achievers will have worked in an international strategic environment for leading Strategy Houses, Industry `blue chip` Corporations or Investment Banks. In the latter case, it is common for a candidate to have been involved within Corporate Finance / M&A work. Often candidates will have won internal Awards and Honours for projects and granted Academic Sponsorships from their employers.

An exception to the work experience requirement might be an entry-level graduate. In this instance, we look for evidence of pro-activity in seeking industry internships and an offer to rejoin that / those firm(s) following completion of studies.

Candidates seeking a placement within the United Kingdom must be fluent in English and hold an EU work permit.

Academic Achievement

A candidate must have a first class academic record throughout his / her early years schooling and into adult education.

Our global candidates come from international secondary and high schools that are governed by many different types of educational system. Progressing from this stage to Undergraduate degree level, we will look for a minimum of an Upper Second classification and preferably First Class Honours, from a leading university. This assumes a United Kingdom example and we will assess each foreign candidate on an individual merit basis.

A common candidate level of entry into a Strategy House is at Post MBA level. In this instance, candidates may have attended one of the following leading business schools.

As an alternative to an MBA, or later on in their career candidates often choose a wide variety of specialist Professional Academic Studies. These include, but are not limited to a Doctorate, Masters, Law or Medical qualification.

We require candidates to supply us with full details of all grades attained within academia, including GPAs, GMATs and Z-Scores. This will provide our clients with an accurate picture as to candidate suitability for the position on offer and speed up the application process.

Extra-Curricular Activity

Our clients are looking for exceptional people and strong evidence of this will differentiate them from another applicant.

Individuals wishing to apply should supply full details of extra curricular achievement throughout their life. This frequently makes the difference between a successful and an unsuccessful application. This varied evidence may include recognition, awards gained or time spent in any of the following:

• Extra-Curricular work activity (e.g. lecturing / projects / specialist research)
• Academic qualifications gained whilst working
• Entrepreneurial activities
• Charity work
• Political activities
• Sporting achievements
• Travel
• Languages

We welcome the opportunity to have a confidential chat with you. Please feel free to contact us today. Alternatively, if you wish to submit your CV, you can apply to us online.