What are some of the pros of L.E.K. (any differences compared to other top consulting firms)?
What are some of the pros of L.E.K. (any differences compared to other top consulting firms)?
What have you found through your research that differentiates LEK for you? This needs to be personal to you i.e. why LEK is the right next step for you at this stage of your career and what skills/value do you bring to them- there is a mutual fit.
Use sources such as Glassdoor, LinkedIn and Google reviews, FT, CNBC, Economist, Ted Talks, Bloomberg, and Annual Reports to get an idea of what former and current employees, experts and industry commentators are saying about your target firm. You want to pick up any red flags on share price, investments, leaderships changes, lawsuits etc.
Attend company events (e.g., Webinars, Open Days, Training) virtually or remotely to hear from the employees and interact with them. These events can be a great opportunity to hear about their latest research, innovation, growth areas, etc.
Use LinkedIn and general networking extensively to engage directly with current and former employees. Use your own network of friends and colleagues. Someone might know someone who works in your target firm or knows someone who works there. It is okay to cold call or email if required but make sure to tailor your message to them.
Hi there,
The following is the structure I would use (you will have to do your own due diligence on the points, otherwise the answer will not sound genuine). You can take 3 points out of the following:
Whatever topic you choose, you should apply a simple rule of thumb: if you can change the name of LEK with another and the answer still makes sense, it means your answer is not specific enough and you need to provide more details.
Hope this helps,
Francesco
Hi there,
This is the entire point of networking! Send some LinkedIn messages, pick up the phone, and have some conversations!
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How to Answer Why LEK