Application deadline
Most practices close on 31 January 2009, however closing dates vary for different practice areas, please see our website for details.
Number of graduate and industrial placement positions
50
Disciplines accepted
1st or 2:1 degree, with minimum of 300 UCAS points (or equivalent).
Please visit our website for details on disciplines accepted.
Starting salary
We can offer you a competitive salary and benefits including: signing-on, joining, annual performance-related bonuses, transport allowance, pension scheme, private healthcare and share ownership.
Recruitment hotline number
E-mail:
Phone: 020 7730 9000
How to apply
Please apply by completing our on-line application form at:
Start your career with PA Consulting Group.
We are an independent, employee-owned,
global firm, operating from offices across
the world. We look to hire exceptional
people and provide them with opportunities
that they will not find elsewhere. We offer a
career in consulting, a stake in our firm; and
an environment where individuals and ideas
matter.
Delivering a visible difference
We have won numerous awards for delivering
complex and highly innovative assignments,
run one of the most successful venture
programmes in our industry, have technology
development capability that few firms can
match, deep expertise across key industries
and government, and a unique breadth of
skills from strategy to IT to HR to applied
technology.
We have no audit arm nor exclusive alliances.
This independence means the advice we give
to clients, and the work we deliver, are based
only on what is best for our clients' business.
PA's list of independent accolades provides
evidence of our determination to deliver value
to clients. In the ten years that PA has entered
the Management Consultancies Association
(MCA) Best Management Practice Awards
we have received an unprecedented 26% of
all the top awards. No other consulting firm
in the UK comes even close to matching this
record.
The role
Your role as an Analyst will vary depending
on which business area you work in. However,
in all areas you will work with major
companies and senior managers, gain an indepth
understanding of all kinds of industries,
grow your technical knowledge and work
alongside bright and stimulating people. You
will be expected to use your interpersonal
skills to develop client relationships and
establish your own networks - this is a clientfacing
role.
Our requirements
An excellent academic record is essential,
as is the ability to work co-operatively with
others and present yourself and your ideas
effectively and persuasively. You will also
need a high degree of drive and tenacity in
order to achieve your goals. Ambition and
business acumen are vital.
We recognise that diversity is strength and
that the differences between people add
value to our organisation. PA is committed
to equality and diversity and positively
welcomes applications from suitably qualified
candidates from all backgrounds, regardless
of sex, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity,
religion or age.
Graduate training programme
In your first three weeks with PA, you will
attend an intensive residential training
programme. The programme focuses on
developing your business, consulting and
interpersonal skills.
Skill development
PA will provide you with ongoing training
and development throughout your career. As
a new graduate analyst, much of your learning
will take place 'out in the field', working
with clients under the supervision of more
experienced consultants. Our information
centre will provide you with a wide variety
of books and multimedia training materials so
that you can learn at your own pace and you
will also benefit from a variety of practicespecific
training courses, run by consultants at
all levels of the firm. Finally, you will receive
ongoing feedback and support from your line
manager and mentor, who are responsible
for helping you with your career and skill
development.
Career development
PA is a true meritocracy, with career
progression and development depending
entirely upon your performance. If you
demonstrate strong technical ability,
combined with key interpersonal skills such
as leadership and business development
skills, there are no obstacles to progress to
senior management.
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