This thread will provide a wealth of information about consulting careers at [b]Applied Acumen Limited[/b] and Applied Acumen consulting jobs to candidates looking for new consultancy opportunities.In producing the recently published Definitive Guide to UK Consulting Firms (see: [url]http://news.top-consultant.com/guide_to_consulting_firms.aspx[/url]), we have amassed company profiles for 189 consulting employers. As many of the discussions started on the forum revolve around what it is like to work at different firms, we thought we'd create anchor threads for the firms we have profiles for, to create a place where readers can share additional information about consulting jobs and careers at each of these firms - in this case [b]Applied Acumen Limited[/b] careers. Below is copied the profile information about Applied Acumen Limited. If you know of other sources of information about Applied Acumen Limited consulting jobs, or can provide your own insights of working or interviewing there, or can add anything else constructive for people searching the site for information about them - please reply to this thread and add your input. We'll roll this out to lots of consulting employers over the coming weeks and hopefully can create a great repository of information about consulting employers like Applied Acumen Limited. For more information on consulting firms and career options within consulting, download your free copy of the [b]Definitive Guide to UK Consulting Firms[/b]: [url]http://news.top-consultant.com/guide_to_consulting_firms.aspx[/url]. [b]1. Name of consulting firm[/b] Applied Acumen Limited[b]2. About our company[/b] Founded in 2002, Applied Acumen Limited operates globally from offices in the UK and Ireland on behalf of a select group of enlightened clients. Perhaps best known for their ‘paid on results’ work in the margin sensitive fmcg arena, where business ressures (service, quality, cost) are most acute, Applied Acumen have also won recognition for their pioneering work in Further Education, at one point winning Personnel Today’s Award for Innovation.[b]3. Types of clients we serve[/b]Whether you’ve just done your weekly grocery shop, or had a coffee and snack on the high street, chances are we’ve been working with the people who’ve made it and delivered it.[b]4. Types of recruitment we are most likely to be undertaking in the next 18 months[/b]Experienced hire recruiting[b]5. When candidates choose to join our firm it is usually because[/b]they’ve heard we look after those who look after our interests and those of our clients. For those confident of their ability, yet humble in their approach, we present an environment where autonomy matches capability.[b]6. Locations of our UK office(s)[/b]Leeds, Dublin.[b]7. Weblinks with career details of our firm[/b][url]http://www.appliedacumen.com[/url][b]8. Key contact details[/b]For employment enquiries: apply to jobs@appliedacumen.com[b]9. Areas of practice where we have a strong market presence[/b]Distribution/LogisticsFinancial Services (Retail Financial Services focus)Retail/Consumer GoodsTransportation[b]10. Types of consulting work our firm is most heavily engaged in[/b]Business Process ImprovementBusiness Transformation/Change ManagementHR ConsultingProject/Programme Management[b]11. Awards won in the last 2 years[/b]We blow our clients’ trumpet, not our own! On that basis, it is relevant to mention Aunt Bessies, manufacturers of the famous Yorkshire Puddings, won a Food Manufacturing Excellence Award in November, and Adelie Food Group who achieved a strong ranking in the Sunday Times Top Track 250.