Kearney APAC
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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 solid 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 bal...
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According to insiders, Kearney has a vibrant culture that’s characterized by a balance between entrepreneurship and a dedication to collective success. They laud the firm’s commitment to work-life balance, its extensive opportunities for working abroad, and its fair, meritocratic promotions and performance evaluation processes.
Kearney employees have more good things to say on the compensation front. Their salaries and bonuses are competitive with much larger consulting firms, and Kearney offers a wide range of fringe benefits, ranging from gym memberships to mental health support.
The main drawback to working at Kearney is the firm’s size. It’s too big to be a boutique, but not quite as large as its biggest competitors. This means that Ke...
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
- “The entrepreneurial culture provides a lot of room to explore.”
- “The firm supports my pursuit of the work I aspire to deliver for our clients, in the locations our clients need.”
- “You have flexibility and are treated as an adult who can make their own decisions about the best way to work.”
- “The capacity to choose your work and your path within the firm ensures high motivation and a sense of purpose.”
Getting Hired Here
- “[In my unit,] we have three rounds of interviews, with two interviews per round. There’s usually a case study in each round, plus behavioral and fit questions.”
- “We try to ensure the interview process is as quick as possible. For junior roles, [my unit] usually has two interviews with a more junior consultant and another with a senior staff member, such as a principal or partner. We follow up on all interviews, regardless of the result.”
- “Kearney is looking for individuals with a track record of superior performance in academics or business, with spikes of excellence in leadership. We prefer people with a history of active service to the community.”
- “Kearney is very proud of its culture. We are known for being collaborative and down to earth (and not being jerks). Therefore, don't underestimate the fit aspect of your interview.”
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