The Analyst Position FAQ
What are the educational requirements for becoming an analyst at PHB?
Do you offer summer internships for analysts or only permanent positions?
Do you hire throughout the year, or do most analysts begin work in the summer?
What do you think makes a "good" analyst?
What criteria do you use to screen analysts?
I've seen the typical organizational "pyramid" charts for consulting firms: partners at the top, associates in the middle and lots of analysts at the bottom. What do all these analysts do at PHB?
How approachable are the partners? How formal is the office environment?
How many projects do analysts work on at a time? How big are they and how long do they last?
How closely do analysts work with the partners?
What are associates and how do they fit into project teams?
Can analysts work on a wide range of projects or are they expected to focus on one particular area?
But what if I want to develop some specific expertise in a particular area?
Do analysts typically stay at PHB for a set period of time?
Does that mean I cannot advance at PHB without going back to school?
So most analysts go back to school. What degrees do they generally pursue?
How else does PHB prepare analysts for graduate school?
Tell me about the workload. What kind of hours are expected?
What special skills do analysts need to do litigation-oriented work at PHB?
Consulting is notorious for lots of traveling. Do PHB analysts travel frequently?
What about client contact?
How many analysts do you hire each year?
How will my experience at PHB help me get into a top-notch MBA program?
Can you give me an example of a typical analyst's day?
What about professional development or training programs?
What about salary?
Do analysts come back to PHB and become associates?
This sounds like a great job. What's the downside?
What should I submit and where should I write in order to apply for the analyst position?
Can I apply by internet or e-mail? By facsimile?
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