Towers Watson

Also Known As: Towers, TowersWatson, Watson Wyatt, Towers Perrin

Consulting - HR and Organizational Behavior

VAULT RANKINGS 2013

#25 The Best Consulting Firms: Prestige

#2 Human Resources Consulting

GENERAL INFO

Headquarters: New York, NY
107 offices
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THE BUZZ…

• "Big powerhouse"
• "Lots of change since the merger; odd marriage"
• "Owns the benefits/HR space"
• "Internal turmoil, confused"

NEWS AND UPDATES

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Uppers

• Strong, historic position in the HR industry

Downers

• Big and bureaucratic

ABOUT THIS COMPANY:

The HR supergroup
What happens when two of the oldest and most prominent actuarial consultancies meet in the middle of a recession? They form Towers Watson, a company combining the strengths and assets of Towers Perrin and Watson Wyatt Worldwide after years of direct competition between the two. The merger promises to create a giant in the field, with over 14,000 employees and multiple offices on every continent but Antarctica. Its practices will remain focused on human resources, and risk and financial management—areas which remain in high demand even as the global economy begins a slow march out of the recession.
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Getting Hired

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Getting Hired

Towers Watson's hiring process is highly competitive, and both university and experienced hires are required to apply directly through the firm's careers site. The selection process for university students and new graduates places a heavy emphasis on academic achievement, intellect, problem-solving and communication skills, and teamwork. The company also looks for a proven track record from internship and extracurricular activities. Those deemed a possible match will go through a fairly routine hiring process: a phone screen or on-campus interview, followed by in-office rounds with various associates and senior business stakeholders. Here, a candidate will be asked to complete job-based assessment exercises meant to determine his/her aptitude for the rigors of consultant life.

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