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Known as a place where consultants can forge their own paths, Avalon is a true boutique in a region that tends to be dominated by offshoots of US and European giants. As such, it is perhaps the best-known strategy consulting firm to have originated in the APAC region and offers a unique opportunity for top-tier local talent to build a career that spans industries and countries.
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As a pure-play strategy shop focused almost exclusively on the Indian market, Avalon is something of a unicorn, making it an attractive opportunity for anyone seeking to build a leadership career in the country.
Insiders point to a culture of entrepreneurship and early responsibility as key drivers of satisfaction, especially set against the backdrop of a flat organizational structure. Additionally, Avalon fosters an environment that values work-life balance and offers a variety of projects that ensure continuous learning.
However, while the firm champions a flexible working location and a collegial atmosphere, it faces challenges in compensation growth and work-hour demands. These issues, coupled with the need for better recognition in the indu...
About the Company
In operation since 1989, Avalon Consulting is an India-based international management consulting firm that serves clients in India, China, Europe, the U.S., and the Middle East. The firm is one of four entities that make up the Avalon Group; the other three being market research outfit Avalon Global Research, marketing analytics specialists Ugam Solutions, and Germinait Solutions, an artificial intelligence software company.
Operating out of offices in Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, and Singapore, Avalon Consulting focuses mainly on strategy, business transformation, and innovation. The firm advises clients in a range of industries including agribusiness; automotive; chemicals; education; energy and power; engineering and capital goods; infrastructure; metals; and pharma and healthcare.
Employee Reviews
- “A place where I learnt and made use of my intellectual abilities.”
- “A solid organization where you will be given early responsibility and create value for the client and Avalon.”
- “Exciting projects that are challenging at first but very fulfilling at the end, unwavering support from peers and seniors.”
- “Pay is very fair, exposure is great but make sure you take the initiative to reach out to the leadership often to remain relevant. Sometimes, you can get forgotten if you don’t take the effort to reach out to the leadership.”
- “Projects are challenging and exciting, exposure to international clients, healthy work environment, learning opportunities, open and friendly relationship with peers and seniors.”
Getting Hired Here
- “A typical recruitment process has a group discussion as the first round of elimination. Post which a data analysis question is asked where we are asked to analyse a graph and answer questions regarding it. After that a guestimate/case question is asked. I was asked to calculate the number of swimming pools in India. Once this round is over, an interview round with the VP or Partner of the firm is next in order where our soft skills and past experience is analysed. Ideal candidate is one who asks the right questions, is curious, eager to learn and does not shy away from stepping out of their comfort zone.”
- “Extremely efficient. The firm does not leave anyone hanging. Even if it is a ‘no’, the candidate is informed as soon as possible and is wished the very best for their endeavours. Ideal candidate has to be very ethical. There is absolutely no compromise on ethics at the firm. Another good thing about the recruitment [process] is that they encourage profiles who are not the typical pre-MBA engineer types. People with different educational backgrounds (pre-MBA only, MBA is a must) are encouraged to apply and join.”
- “Overall interview process was smooth and the HR staff is friendly. there is a lot of emphasis on the culture fit.”
- “Process is fairly quick. There is usually a technical round followed by a case study submission and a ED/partner round. Overall process may take 1-2 weeks based on schedules.”
- “We have a rigorous filter for candidates (academic scores, university, area of study, industry and company worked at, etc.). We seek consultants who can think analytically, yet out of the box and can independently lead conversations with clients.”
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