Coaching
As a certified coach, James provides both consulting career coaching and mock interviews through universities and business schools such as Cambridge Judge, IMD Switzerland, Warwick Business School, Cranfield University, UCD Smurfit, University of Birmingham, Durham University and Bayes Business School. He now offers the same coaching to individuals.
Find out more and register using the links below.
Consulting Career Coaching
James conducts 1-2-1 sessions for students either online or in-person. Each session is focused on the goals of the individual and actions needed to develop and progress their consulting career strategy.
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Increase your chances of landing your dream job.
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Explore why you haven't been getting interviews.
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Is consulting right for me?
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What type of consulting should I consider?
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How feasible is it, and how do I transition into consulting?
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What contingency plans should I have?
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Which sectors and companies could be a good fit?
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Feedback on CVs, LinkedIn, elevator pitch, networking. and career plans.
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What actions should I take to maximise my chances of success?
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Advice on networking and getting referrals.
Consulting Interview Preparation
James conducts 1-2-1 and 3-2-1 mock interviews either online or in-person to help candidates prepare for behaviour-based and consulting case interviews. Specific feedback and actions for improvement are provided to each candidate.
Below are examples of interviews that James can facilitate:
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Behavioural/Fit interview
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Candidate-led Case Interviews (eg Bain, Deloitte, and Accenture)
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Interviewer-led Case Interviews (eg McKinsey)
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BCG Online Case Interviews (Online chatbot case interview with a recorded recommendation at the end)
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Case Maths, Charts and Estimations (eg Accenture market sizing, Deloitte numerical reasoning, and McKinsey problem solving tests)
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Case Structuring Drills
Note: James signs up to the ICF Code of Ethics. Students looking for careers support should use their careers advisory service in the first instance. Anyone wanting consulting-specific support should ask their business school first and consider taking one of James' online courses in the first instance.