Human Capital Consulting Review

Every day is different. A typical week consists of flying to a client office on a Monday morning and working there until a Thursday evening. Fridays are normally spent in university. Tasks vary from involve quite a lot of meetings with the rest of the team and client stakeholders. I am normally responsible for delivering specific aspects of a project, so either creating something new or maintaining something.

Teamwork is a must. If you can't work in a team you're going to struggle in a business of this type. You will learn to think for yourself. Yes, people are there to support you but it looks much better if you can think for yourself and try to come up with new solutions. Generally, if you're not learning you've been doing the same thing too long and it's time for a change.

The programme itself becomes quite restrictive as you have to wait until the end of your contract to get promotion opportunities. It is a great way to be able to develop much needed skills and work with some really smart people. I would do it again if I was to go back and make the decision again.

Having joined the programme in its infancy it has developed a lot from then. There are defiantly aspects that could be better organised but in the whole it is well structured. The firm have very strong links and regular dialogue with the university to ensure your are progressing as you should be.

You receive as much support as you want. From regular monthly or fortnightly meeting with you line manager to more ad hoc support as and when you need it. Everyone is there and willing to support you (at every grade), there is the expectation however that you will own it and say when you need support.

You get some support on this, however this really is more within the remit of the university. You always get your university day off work to go to classes and I've never been refused the study leave I've asked for when we have exams (there is a firm study leave policy).

Most of the skills are best learnt on the job. Generally the qualifications aren't overly relevant to what I do but it help you to gain a more rounded understanding of what other colleagues are doing on projects. Even if not directly relevant, it is good to be able to demonstrate that you have the credentials.

Yes, always. I travel a lot with work so there are always social events organised for the project teams. From team dinners to theme park nights to boat cruises.... Most events are fully paid for by the firm too, a happy employee is a productive employee after all. Get stuck in and meet some new people.

Yes

It has a great market presence and plenty of opportunities to progress in your career. It also has some of the biggest and most interesting clients (the benefit of working to a big 4). You are also looked after really well, developing genuinely good relationships with quite senior individuals in the firm.

Getting into a frim like Deloitte is all about showing that you are a.) competent and b.) easy to get along with. We spend so much time working in teams that your ability to work well with others is almost as important and what your technically can do. Have a go at whatever your asked to do and then find a niche and own it!