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Transitioning out of academia |
| Message Name: |
Try Human Capital Strategy group at WMM |
| Date Posted: |
10/13/1999 |
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I was in the midst of writing my dissertation in economics at a top University when I decided that I needed to make a career change, because I did not relish a future of writing research papers for low pay.
I have just started my job search and am looking to work in San Francisco New York ot Toronto.
I am a Phi Beta Kappa graduate from Wharton Undergrad, with work experience at the Federal Reserve and an investment management company.
I believce my resume suggests strong analytical skills, initiative, but is a probably a little weak onthe teamwork/leadership area.
I am looking for advice on a few points. All semi-constructive comments appreciated.
Do I have a crack at getting hired at a big strategy firm, or should I aim a little lower.
What strategies can I employ to get first round interviews given that I have limited access to the on-campus process.
Any thoughts on my employability in general?
I have just started my job-hunt but I am geting the feeeling that companies like Bain and BCG are only looking for type A's that grew up wanting to be consultants. How are non-traditional candidates perceived at the various firms.
Finally, any thoughts about firms like Mitchell Madison and Oliver Wyman.
Chad |
| Message: |
The Human Capital Strategy Group at Mercer Consulting Group (William M. Mercer) hires almost exclusively Ph.D. Economists and I/O Psychologists.
Currently this group is only in NYC and Washington offices. It is a research based consultancy that has been around for about six years. It supports William M. Mercer and to a lesser degree Mercer Management Consulting doing work on people practices effecting value added productivity. Warning - you may find it closer to Academe than consulting.
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