Kearney
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Kearney—one of the original global management consulting firms—has long specialized in operations and supports clients through large transformations. The firm works with more than three-quarters of the Fortune Global 500, as well as governmental and nonprofit organizations. A solidly midsize firm with a strong international reputation, Kearney is poised to offer consultants the best of both worlds: the flexibility and opportunities for exposure of a boutique supported by the infrastructure of a much larger firm. The result is a great b...
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Vault Verdict
Kearney is one of the oldest names in consulting, and it’s on its way back to being one of the biggest names. Once again, insiders at this mid-size firm report that it’s doing well amid a difficult economy for the consulting industry at large, expanding its offerings and client base.
With its flat organizational structure, the firm is a great place to develop a career. Insiders say that new consultants often work directly alongside partners, that the firm offers a clear path to promotion, and plenty of opportunities to transfer between offices. While the hours can be long, it’s a laid-back, collaborative environment where consultants don’t just work together but build life-long bonds.
It also doesn’t hurt that Kearney pays quite well; insi...
About the Company
Kearney is a leading global management consulting firm with more than 5,700 people working in more than 40 countries. Kearney has been trusted advisors to the world’s foremost organizations for almost a century and continues to live by the principles established by its founder Andrew Thomas (Tom) Kearney so long ago: “Our success as consultants will depend on the essential rightness of the advice we give and our capacity for convincing those in authority that it is good.”
Kearney is a partner-owned firm with a distinctive, collegial culture that transcends organizational and geographic boundaries—and it shows. Regardless of location or rank, its consultants are down to earth, approachable, and have a shared passion for doing innovative client work that provides clear benefits to organizations—both in the short and long term. Kearne...
Employee Reviews
- “Kearney is a playground. You grow based on your passion and attitude. The sky is the limit.”
- “We have a welcoming, fun, laid-back culture. It’s not pretentious, with close-knit teams and offices. People always make time to get to know one another and build relationships.”
- “We have a wonderful culture. We are passionate about delivering the best for our clients through collaboration. Everyone's voice matters. We are very close-knit”
- “The culture is unlike any other consulting firm. I have made real lifelong friends at Kearney.”
Getting Hired Here
- “Our hiring process consists of two rounds. It usually has two case interviews and one behavioral interview. We care about the behavioral interview just as much as the cases.”
- “The ideal candidate is a curious learner, is very comfortable with advanced analytics, and has a positive and charming personality.”
- “We’re looking for people who are intellectually curious, personable, and coachable, with a strong analytical skillset.”
- “We’re seeking people with a passion to make a difference.”
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