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Management Consulting

Management consulting helps organisations improve performance through analysis of existing business problems and development of plans for improvement. Firms advise on strategy, operations, technology, and transformation.

Current Trends

AI-driven transformation mandatesESG strategy integrationOperating model redesignCost optimisation programmesDigital product strategyData & analytics modernisation

Graduate Roles

AnalystBusiness AnalystConsultant (post-MBA)Technology ConsultantStrategy Analyst

Technical Areas

  • Problem structuring (MECE)
  • Issue tree frameworks
  • DCF and financial modelling basics
  • Process mapping
  • Data analysis
  • Presentation and storytelling

Relevant Certifications

PRINCE2Agile/ScrumLean Six SigmaPower BITableauSQL basics

Sector-Specific Interview Questions

1

Structure a case: A supermarket chain has seen profits fall 15% — how would you approach this?

2

What is MECE and why does it matter in consulting?

3

What's the difference between a strategy engagement and an operations engagement?

4

How would you prioritise 3 recommendations for a CEO with limited budget?

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