This thread will provide a wealth of information about Marakon consultancy jobs and careers at Marakon to candidates looking for new consulting jobs.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]Marakon[/b] consultancy jobs.Below is copied the profile information about Marakon. If you know of other sources of information about careers at Marakon, 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 Marakon.For more information on consulting firms and career options within consulting, download your free copy of the Definitive Guide to UK Consulting Firms: [url]http://news.top-consultant.com/guide_to_consulting_firms.aspx[/url]. [b]1. Name of consulting firm[/b]Marakon[b]2. About our company[/b]Marakon is a high-end strategy consulting boutique. Since its founding in 1978, the firm has brought uniquely tailored and integrated advice to clients, backed by distinctive ideas, rigorous analytics, holistic thinking and domain experience. The practice has evolved over 30 years but maintained a high degree of integrity, objectivity and focus and has been described by Fortune magazine as ‘the best kept secret in consulting’. We have offices in London, Chicago, Boston, and New York. We are a diverse group of high achievers and independent thinkers who are passionate, dedicated and down-to-earth. Progression is based on merit not tenure and our successful consultants rise quickly taking on a broad range of responsibilities. Our Alumni attend top ranked business schools and have high proile roles in leading companies.[b]3. Types of clients we serve[/b]We work with some of the world’s best known and most dynamic organisations, serving the C-suite and the board room of large multinationals. We work across industries, but focus in Oil & Gas, Financial Services, Consumer Goods, Healthcare and Industrials in particular.[b]4. Types of recruitment we are most likely to be undertaking in the next 18 months[/b]Milkround recruiting (i.e. university finalists)MBA campus recruitingExperienced hire recruiting[b]5. When candidates choose to join our firm it is usually because[/b]We are a small firm that delivers lasting impact, which means you will make a difference from the first day. Our projects are high impact, working for large multinational clients, on pure strategy and high stakes organisational issues. We are not hierarchical – the best ideas count, and progression is based on merit not tenure.[b]6. Location of our UK office(s)[/b]London[b]7. Weblinks with career details of our firm[/b][url]http://www.marakon.com/careers[/url][b]8. Key contact details[/b]Dustin Woodward: dwoodward@marakon.com; +44 7713 505152; 99 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 3XD. Tel: +44 (0) 20 7664 3700; Fax: +44 (0) 20 7664 3998[b]9. Areas of practice where we have a strong market presence[/b]Energy & UtilitiesFinancial Services (Retail Financial Services focus)Financial Services (Investment Banking/Capital Markets focus)Healthcare & PharmaceuticalsRetail/Consumer Goods[b]10. Types of consulting work our firm is most heavily engaged in[/b]Strategy

Happy to answer any queries on Marakon.

What are the exit opps like compared to MBB? Particularly for Private Equity and Corporate strategy roles.Do you currently work at Marakon? If so, where are the majority of your clients based - is there much international travel?Cheers.

Hi thev,In respect to your query on exit opps, I would say that a shift to a strategy team in a major corporate is the most common path. Moves into private equity are more rare (but not unheard of).How corporate strategy opportunities compare to MBB is a bit more difficult to say. MBB are obviously stronger brands, but on the other hand we focus exclusively on corporate strategy (hence, on a ‘prior relevant experience’ level, one would be well positioned). I imagine that one’s experience with MBB could be more varied (perhaps others can comment on this).On your additional questions; most clients tend to be local, and for clients based internationally, we typically have people away from home for 3 days a week. Oily

[quote]Hi thev,In respect to your query on exit opps, I would say that a shift to a strategy team in a major corporate is the most common path. Moves into private equity are more rare (but not unheard of).How corporate strategy opportunities compare to MBB is a bit more difficult to say. MBB are obviously stronger brands, but on the other hand we focus exclusively on corporate strategy (hence, on a ‘prior relevant experience’ level, one would be well positioned). I imagine that one’s experience with MBB could be more varied (perhaps others can comment on this).On your additional questions; most clients tend to be local, and for clients based internationally, we typically have people away from home for 3 days a week. Oily[/quote]what's the graduate intake like? I went to the University of Manchester and got a 2.1. Is this unrealistic?

[quote]Hi thev,In respect to your query on exit opps, I would say that a shift to a strategy team in a major corporate is the most common path. Moves into private equity are more rare (but not unheard of).How corporate strategy opportunities compare to MBB is a bit more difficult to say. MBB are obviously stronger brands, but on the other hand we focus exclusively on corporate strategy (hence, on a ‘prior relevant experience’ level, one would be well positioned). I imagine that one’s experience with MBB could be more varied (perhaps others can comment on this).On your additional questions; most clients tend to be local, and for clients based internationally, we typically have people away from home for 3 days a week. Oily[/quote]what's the graduate intake like? I went to the University of Manchester and got a 2.1. Is this unrealistic?

Hi - no, its not unrealistic at all. There is a minimum 2.1, but applications from any university are welcome. You will need to demonstrate strong analytical skills and critical thinking.We are looking for 5-10 associates this year for our London office, with a similar intake for the US.Joseph.

Hi Joseph,For experienced hires, what's your current intake and typically what levels of experience do you look for?Bit of background, I have a BSc in Physics and Languages (Nottingham), an MSc in Mining and Energy Finance (Imperial Business School), and have worked for just shy of 2 years for a start-up consultancy specialising in the Mining and Energy sectors. Being their first hire, I had a client-facing experience right from the start, working with FTSE-100s and smaller mining/energy companies.Would Marakon be interested in someone with my experience-level? Many thanks,Raphael

Hello Joseph,I am also curious about your experience hires. Do you look for a specific skill set and background? Does Marakon consider hiring from abroad (Canada)? Thank you.