Arthur D. Little EMEA
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While the consulting industry as we know it today began in Boston more than a century ago with Arthur D. Little, more than 50 percent of the firm’s employees now work across its numerous European offices. This, combined with several Middle Eastern offices serving the entire region, make Arthur D. Little a truly global experience for any jobseeker looking to see the world while they’re changing it.
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Vault Verdict
Consultants who call Arthur D. Little home see a lot of positives in their firm. From a cultural standpoint, they love its combination of freedom, flexibility, and entrepreneurship. The same is true for the firm’s flat hierarchy, its emphasis on teamwork, and a compensation plan for partners that incentivizes doing right by junior staff.
The firm’s complex and rewarding projects also contribute to making it a great destination to grow a career. Arthur D. Little insiders say the firm trusts employees to take on key responsibilities early in their tenures, and that those who succeed can fast-track to promotion in as little as six months. The firm also offers the chance to transfer between its international offices, so consultants can gain international exposure.<...
About the Company
A long history of leading innovation
Arthur D. Little has been at the forefront of innovation since 1886. It is an acknowledged thought leader in linking strategy, innovation and transformation in technology-intensive and converging industries. The firm helps clients navigate changing business ecosystems to uncover new growth opportunities; in so doing, it supports clients in building innovation capabilities a4nd transforming their organization.
Mold-breaker
Founded in Boston in 1886, Arthur D. Little lays claim to the dual titles of first and oldest management consulting firm in the world. The pioneering spirit of the founder who lent the firm its name is the stuff of legend—and the firm he founded is still going strong, even after comple...
Employee Reviews
- “You can learn from the senior members of the firm on a daily basis.”
- “The firm provides flexibility and freedom, and it is very entrepreneurial.”
- “We’re looking for someone who is curious, personable, and able to work in a team. Arrogant consultants are not welcome. ADLers are typically brilliant but humble, and that’s the cultural fit we like.”
- “There is a fair process managed at a global level for setting each partner's bonus. This includes a strong behavioral component relating to how they treat junior staff, which is very positive.”
Why Work Here
ADL is an entrepreneurial company - we are the oldest management consulting firm but we are not trapped by process or tradition. For our business model, this means flexibility of approach – rather than just charge our clients by the hour, we may enter into partnerships with them. We eagerly transfer our knowledge to clients while learning from their insight and experience. This is also reflected in the way we work as a team – we value initiative and are always open to new ideas. Every path is possible, and we encourage our people to explore different industries beyond their specializations and work across disciplines.
ADL is proud to be ranked #3 on WSO’s list of Consulting Companies with The Hardest Interview.
Getting Hired Here
- “The process consists of three steps. First is a prescreening call with a minor case. The second is a series of three interviews focused on case solving. Third is a partner interview. We’re looking for analytical candidates seeking early responsibility in a smaller company.”
- “The firm's interview and callback process is very strong. The company is committed to providing individualized feedback to candidates. We’re also flexible with candidates on interviews (for example by offering the interview online vs. in-person). The ideal candidate has a critical and analytic mindset, has a proactive and strong work ethic, and is pleasant to work with.”
- “The candidate profile is the classical strategy or management consulting profile. However, we do look past the CV in certain cases since we are interested in individuals with unique backgrounds a bit more than our competitors.”
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