Westminster Business School
BLT presented on careers in consulting,  Contact the careers office for more information.

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26th Feb 2008

12th Feb 2008

Leeds Business School
PhDs, MBAs, Masters and Undergraduates heard about the latest opportunities in the consultancy sector from the BLT team.

Bath School of Management
A good session with the full-time and part-time MBA class on prospects in management consultancy "Will the credit crunch affect recruitment?" was the question on everyone's lips.  If you missed the answer, contact Don Leslie on dfl@blt.co.uk

Top-Consultant Conference
No awards this year, only a mention in despatches for the BLT management consultancy team.

Leicester Business School
MAs, MScs, MBAs gathered to hear the BLT team evangelise for the consulting industry

Ashridge School of Management
The BLT working dinner on consulting careers was a hit with the audience.  4.6 out of 5.  "Great Presentation" "That is exactly what we need" "Consultancy not for me, but great to hear about the real world"

Scottish MBA Fair
Don Leslie's tartan suit was only marginally more eye-catching than his presentation on management consulting.  Thanks to everyone at Strathclyde and Edinburgh for organising the event.

Newcastle Business School
BLT's presentation for MBAs on careers in Management Consultancy was well received by current and former students alike. If you missed it, contact Don Leslie at dfl@blt.co.uk

Aston Business School
One of our management consultancy recruiters spent the afternoon with Aston MBAs discussing careers in consulting.  If you are an Aston student or Alumnus who couldn't make it along to the event, contact mc@blt.co.uk

Said Business School
BLT was a panelist at the Said/Oxford MBA networking event.  If you are a Said student or alumnus and you want advice on careers in consulting, contact Don Leslie at dfl@blt.co.uk

Imperial College, Tanaka School
BLT presentation for MBAs on careers in Management Consultancy. Contact the careers office

Bradford School of Management
MBAs from top-ranked BSM seemed to enjoy the BLT management consultancy careers presentation held at Emms Lane.

"Thank you so much for the insightful presentation today, it was extremely informative and gave me the information which I was looking out for. My colleagues and I were discussing about it in the evening and we are all very thankful to you for this presentation"

"Frank and funny." If you'd like to follow up the serious stuff, the BLT management consultancy team can be reached on 020 7419 0909.

Birmingham Business School
A packed lecture theatre saw BLT present on the options for MAs, MScs and MBAs in management consultancy. Even a PhD or two sneaked in. "Despite your warts-and-all presentation, I'm still convinced consulting is for me. Thanks for your valuable insights." Birmingham postgrads should contact the BLT MC recruitment team at mc@blt.co.uk for assistance with consulting job search.

European Business School Networking Event
BLT consultants advised on opportunites in consulting in between munching on the canapes and sampling the wines. If you'd like to follow up on the evening's discussions, contact Don Leslie via dfl@blt.co.uk 

LK Bennett Event
Wednesday 14^th November truly was ladies' night as BLT hosted their first ever private shopping event in conjunction with LK Bennett.

The stunning Covent Garden store was the venue for our champagne and canapé fuelled extravaganza during which contacts were gained and money was, most definitely, lost! However, the beautiful selection of LK Bennett goods and the numerous staff to help attendees make the perfect choices meant nobody went home without a beautiful addition (or two) to their winter wardrobe! And for those whose will-power resisted the ever-flowing champagne, our goodie-bag meant even they took home a little piece of LK Bennett in the shape of an attractive leather clutch evening bag - not to mention the other freebies which included amongst other things a BLT key-ring, 10% discount for life at LK Bennett and a Green & Blacks chocolate bar!

For those who left business cards at the beginning of the night we have now drawn the winners of the LK Bennett vouchers prize draw.

· 1^st Prize: Gillian Robinson @ The Association of British Insurers - £100

· 2^nd Prize: Lynne McCarthy @ Capgemini - £75

· 3^rd Prize: Lisa Marlow @ Deloitte - £50

Congratulations to you all! Make sure you make full use of your discount card when making your purchases!

BLT would like to thank all that came along and participated in our evening. It was a great success and one which we will most certainly be repeating!

CSNet

"From Gamekeeper to Poacher: civil servants and consultancy" A BLT presentation for CSNet members

"The topic drew a good audience and you didn't disappoint, sparking a good discussion."

"An extremely professional presentation from someone who knew his stuff"

And in John Prescott's former residence too... Civil servants who want to find out more should contact Don Leslie via dfl@blt.co.uk Don's special subject is public sector consulting

Nottingham University Business School
Train strikes notwithstanding, BLT presented two sessions for postgraduates and MBAs on consulting opportunities "I wanted to thank you for the talk you gave. It was very informative. I am pleased that you gave the good and bad points. I have thought a lot about consultancy since the lecture, and am still certain it is a path I can honestly commit to". If you are a NUBS student or alumni interested in consulting, contact Don Leslie on 020 7419 0909 or dfl@blt.co.uk

EBSL Consulting Club
The BLT management consulting team advised members on how to apply for consulting jobs, and what to expect at interview. They also held three mock interviews with prospective consultants. "I am extremely grateful to you for your time, professionalism and contribution today. The session was very well received and extremely helpful" said the organiser. If you'd like to become a member of the ESBL Consulting Club, Don Leslie at BLT dfl@blt.co.uk will effect the introduction.

Top-Consultant Careers Fair
Stand 14 was again busy today with old friends, clients, candidates and prospective management consultants. If we didn't manage to talk to you, give the MC team a ring on 020 7419 0909. The giant Wint-o-Green flavoured LifeSavers in the sweet bowl got mixed reviews - you either loved them or spat them out quickly (and discreetly). Back to the Fox's Glacier Mints next year.

Recruiting Foreign Talent
Mark Barnett of steeles solicitors gave an update on work permits and related issues to an invited audience of BLT clients. To find out more, see the BLTog entry Permits and Pastries

Caribbean Night at BLT
To celebrate BLT's 20^th Anniversary we felt it only right that the teams here got together for a much deserved night out. We headed down to a Caribbean restaurant at Exmouth Market where the food was spicy, the rum flowing and the conversation non work related (thankfully). A good night was had by all - a great way to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Retail Therapy
I certainly enjoy my job and I enjoy all networking opportunities but rarely am I invited to an event that correlates so closely with one of my favourite personal pursuits. So what could be better than the chance for some leisurely shopping with a glass of champagne in one hand and a very canapé in the other? Not only is an upmarket fashion store a great place to find those special clothes and accessories that perfectly combine stylish and practical, but the evening included tailored advice from a fashion industry expert who delivered those vital top tips on everything from the season's 'must haves' to the essential shape and colour 'do's and don'ts'.

So, with the added incentive of a 10% discount, did I do as I was told and throw away my 'obviously cheap and very last year' gypsy hipster belt in favour of the very now cinch-waist black patent version...? You will have to wait and see - but I am very grateful to the Association of Women Chartered Secretaries/AWCS for their generous hospitality and a very pleasant evening.

UCD Michael Smurfit School of Business
BLT spent the day in Dublin, meeting UCD's MBA class of 2007/8 and giving one-to-one sessions on prospects in management consultancy. The sector in Ireland, the UK and elsewhere was covered. UCD alumni in London can contact Don Leslie for up-to-date news management consultancy: dfl@blt.co.uk

Open University Business School Visit
OU MBAs from across the South East gathered in Milton Keynes to hear BLT 's take on the consultancy market. Delegates found it "interesting, comprehensive and generally very useful". One commented "Thank you very much for an inspirational presentation on Tuesday. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to your insights and honesty in a clouded subject area. It's really quite difficult to obtain a truthful response from existing consultants for a number of reasons. The need to appear successful as a management consultant implies that they can handle the stress, pressure, deadlines, time away from family and yet continue to thrive in a macho environment where there isn't much room for sensitivities or perceived weaknesses. Having said all that, you fired up my engines and I'm raring to go! I came out of your presentation buzzing and just wanted to get on with it." If you are an alumnus of OU and you'd like to know more about the consultancy sector, contact the MC team at mc@blt.co.uk

Glorious Goodwood!
CSS were delighted to be invited by some very generous contacts for a very hot but thoroughly enjoyable day at Goodwood.

The company's 20^th AGM was held at Chancery Lane and afterwards at Chez Gerard. The year's performance was discussed, top performers were honoured, and the new 12 month business plan revealed. And drink was taken.

Chicago Graduate School of Business
We joined a group of Private Equity and Investment Banking recruiters to discuss opportunities in London with CGSB's career advisers. International business schools can draw on BLT's expertise in tax , HR , cosec and MC recruitment. If you'd like to find out more about our service to business schools, contact Geri Brown by email on gsb@blt.co.uk

The CSS team made a very pleasurable trip 'up west' to the Association of Women Chartered Secretaries Summer Party. Held at the new Albermarle Gallery, we enjoyed champagne, canapés and most-importantly good conversation, surrounded by some very expensive modern artwork! As firm believers in the 'value' of the AWCS we were delighted to be part of such a great turnout and our only disappointment was not to win one of the very impressive raffle prizes - but perhaps next time! Anyway, a big 'thank you' to all involved; and see you next year!

Geri's Wedding
We danced the night away at the Wedding of the Year. Best wishes to the new Mr & Mrs Brown.

Brunel University
MBAs and alumni joined BLT's management consultancy team in a discussion about careers in consulting in the UK and elsewhere. Contact dfl@blt.co.uk for advice on working in the sector

BLT Recruitment Consultancy 20th Anniversary party
It was so good we can't remember anything about it....but we have the photographic evidence.

The BLT MC recruitment team was represented at the MCA's Southwark Cathedral bash.

Oxford Brookes University Business School; Masters Level consultancy workshop
Two workshops for students and Brookes alumni to help you understand the consultancy sector.

"Thank you very much for your consultancy workshop on the 7th June. I'm sure feedback is very important to you and I want to tell you the reason why I think it was so good: you made me doubt. I've always wanted to move towards consultancy, but after the workshop you broought up points I haven't thought of and you made me think about it twice, which is the biggest compliment I can think of"
BLT joined with PwC and the Business School to pool their knowledge of the management consultancy sector. More information on consultancy from the Management Consultancy recruitment team on 020 7419 0909.

IE in London
Empresa MBAs gathered at BLT's offices for some Rioja and Tapas (er...Chilean Merlot and twiglets) and to hear about consulting opportunities in 'the nexus of the consulting world'. IE alumni wanting to hook up with other Empresarios in London should contact Don Leslie , who'll put you in touch with the London group organizer.

LexisNexis Taxation Awards 2007
This is the most prestigious event of the year for the tax profession.

Open University; careers seminar on consultancy
A BLT management consultancy recruiter spelt out the options to OU alumni in careers in consultancy. Open University's MBA is well regarded: if you'd like help in applying it in the consultancy sector, email Don Leslie dfl@blt.co.uk iIf you are an OU student or alumni and you wish to attend a similar event in the Autumn, contact the OU's Christine Sargent c.sargent@open.ac.uk for more information.

Caroline Evans, leader of the CSS recruitment team and a Director of BLT, was a guest speaker at the Association of Women Chartered Secretaries (AWCS) 'High Flyers & Achievements' evening. Other guest speakers included Mandy Knowles - Managing Director, Computershare and Charmian Allock - ICSA Council President.

CSS has always been an active supporter and sponsor of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators and AWCS, and you will usually find us represented at their events.

"BLT Kicks Butt".
We received this note from an MBA who had asked us for help.

"Hi Don,

I just would like to thank you for our conversation regarding my profile in January, where I learned that I had to sharpen my "message" and profile to achieve my ambitions. It really made me reflect on how I see application from the eye of the strategy house recruiter.

Why I write this is that I just signed with A.T. Kearney Nordic, and I see that without this "kick in the butt" I may not have gotten where I am today.

Thank you, Don, and I look forward to meet you again at a future crossroad."

If you'd like your butt kicked, or maybe just some advice on your career, contact a BLT adviser on 020 7405 3404.

BLT was a featured company at the KPMG Leadership meeting, held at Templeton College , Oxford .

Thames Valley University MBA class
Hosted BLT for a session on careers in management consultancy for overseas students in the UK , and for Indian and Chinese expats wishing to return home. More information can be obtained on management consulting careers in the UK, India and China from the BLT management consultancy team on 020 7419 0909.

Management Consultancies' Association Dinner.
Don Leslie of BLT was a guest of the MCA at its Awards Dinner. He was the one with the kilt. Do you know what's worn under the kilt? Nothing - it's all in perfect working order.

Portsmouth Business School; consulting & consultancy
A BLT management consultancy team member shared insights on the MC sector with Portsmouth international and executive MBA students, including a number of Royal Navy officers. If you weren't in port when the presentation ran, contact the management consultancy team on 020 7419 0909 for advice.

Leeds University Business School; MSc/MAs and Management Consultancy
The postgraduate careers service at Leeds University invited a BLT management consultancy recruitment team member to present on careers in consultancy as part of the School's Careers Conference. If you couldn't attend you can learn more about the session by contacting the BLT management consultancy careers advice team on 020 7419 0909.

Henley School of Management Consutlancy Careers event
Henley MBA students and alumni joined forces with BLT to share knowledge about consultancy careers for MBAs in the UK consulting industry. If you missed the event contact the BLT management consultancy careers advisers on 020 7419 0909 for advice.

"Recruiting Overseas Talent" Seminar
Recruitment professionals from FTSE companies, Big Four accountancy firms, City law firms and management consultancies learned how to use the various UK work permit schemes to secure non-EU professional talent for their organizations. Mark Barnett, Head of Immigration at steeles Solicitors (www.steeleslaw.co.uk) led the seminar at BLT's offices. The invited audience of mainly HR managers and in-house recruiters were given a whistle-stop tour of the various schemes in an entertaining presentation which blended legal fact with anecdote. "I was able to use what I'd learned today when my Director sought guidance on employing a US management consultant" said one of the participants. BLT and CSS clients can obtain a copy of Mark Barnett's presentation. Please contact Geri Barber on gsb@blt.co.uk If you'd like to attend a BLT seminar on issues of interest to recruitment managers please email gsb@blt.co.uk and we'll put you on our mailing list..

Newcastle University
Our management consultancy recruitment team sent a speaker to the Business School to talk about strategy and operational consulting in the UK, and afterwards answered students questions on the industry over coffee in the Common Room.. MBA students from the School, and its alumni, can contact BLT's management consultancy recruitment team mc@blt.co.uk for assistance in securing a job with a management consultancy.

Bath School of Management; spring careers session - management consultancy
Bath was looking beautiful in the Spring sunshine as BLT shared its views on the UK consulting sector with Bath postgraduates and alumni. If you were too busy enjoying the good weather to get to the presentation, contact a management consultancy team member for advice on the latest issues: 020 7419 0909 mc@blt.co.uk

27th February 2007

Leicester University
We led a management consultancy careers presentation for MBAs on campus in Leicester. Those who were unable to attend should contact Don Leslie dfl@blt.co.uk for help in applying to a consultancy for a job as a consultant.

13th February 2007

Ashridge Business School
The MBA class at Ashridge invited Don Leslie of BLT's management consultancy recruitment team to be the speaker at their working dinner. "Best talk so far" said a diner, "Best dinner at a Business School so far" said Don.

Ashridge alumni can find out what they missed - about consultancy careers, not the food - by contacting Don Leslie at BLT on 020 7419 0909.

Aston University
A seminar on Management Consultancy for Aston's MBAs proved to be a popular event at the Business School, with particular interest shown in management consultancy jobs in China and India. Aston Business School graduates and alumni who want to follow up should contact Geri Barber gsb@blt.co.uk

University of Edinburgh Management School/Strathclyde Business School
The BLT stand proved popular at the "Focus on Consultancy" event, where BLT provided advice, as the only non-consulting firm there, on the management consultancy sector. Scottish-based MBAs looking for a position in a consultancy firm north or south of the Border should contact our resident Scot and management consultancy careers adviser Don Leslie on 020 7419 0909 dfl@blt.co.uk

EBS Postgraduate Event
We returned to the beautiful Regent's Park campus to advise EBS Masters students on careers on consultancy in the UK and overseas. ESB students and alumni should contact mc@blt.co.uk for more help and advice in this area.

Oxford Said Business School
We were on the Networking and Creative Job Search Panel, giving our insights into what management consultancy employers look for. Said MBAs should contact Angela Heath alh@blt.co.uk to follow up on the issues discussed. SBS Alumni can contact her for advice on the latest strategy consultancy openings: 020 7419 0909.

Chicago Graduate School of Business
The MBA class of 2006/7 heard our views on the management consultancy world. Chicago MBAs who want to find out what they missed should email mc@blt.co.uk putting "Chicago GSB" in the subject line. Chicago Alumni planning to come to London, or those already here, can use BLT's consultancy job-finding services. Call 020 7419 0909

European Young Professionals event in London
We participated in the inaugural European Young Professionals meeting in London. If you didn't get the chance to exchange business cards on the night with one of the BLT management consultancy recruiters, email mc@blt.co.uk with EYP in the subject line. We're pleased to provide any EYP member with management consultancy careers advice

RHUL School of Management
One of our management consultancy recruiters presented to postgraduates attending the School of Management at RHUL. Those who missed the Egham campus event can seek advice on careers in consulting by emailing the management consultancy recruitment team on mc@blt.co.uk and putting RHUL on the subject line. Or if you are an alumni of the School and you want help in joining a consultancy firm, contact us on 020 7419 0909

Bradford University School of Management
MBAs wanting advice on how to join a management consultancy firm were given advice by a BLT consultancy recruiter. BUSM MBAs who missed the session are invited to seek advice on careers in consulting by emailing Geri Barber of the BLT management consultancy recruitment team on gsb@blt.co.uk Please put BUSM in the subject line. Bradford Alumni can also take advantage of BLT's deep knowledge in the consultancy sector: speak to an MC team recruiter on 020 7419 0909.

European Business School
International opportunities in management consultancy were discussed with European Business School postgrads at a London campus event. EBS MAs, MScs and MBAs who missed the session are invited to seek advice on careers in consulting by emailing Geri Barber gsb@blt.co.uk and putting EBS in the subject line. EBS Alumni wanting to join, or move within, the management consultancy industry in Europe, North America or Asia can contact a BLT management consultancy recruiter on 020 7419 0909

21st November 2006

Lancaster University Management School event
The good, the bad and the ugly sides of management consultancy were revealed to the 2006/7 MBA class. LUMS MBAs who missed the session are invited to seek advice on careers in consulting by emailing Geri barber gsb@blt.co.uk and putting LUMS in the subject line. LUMS alumni who want to talk to a BLT management consultancy recruiter about current openings in the management consultancy sector should telephone 020 7419 0909.

17th November 2006

Institute of Management Consultants conference
We provided a platform speaker at the Institute of Management Consultants conference, where our insights on recruitment, retention and reward of management consultants were shared. We showed how management consultancies are using - successfully or otherwise - various channels to recruit consultants, and what management consultants say are the issues they conside when looking to switch consultancy employers. Access to our survey findings is restricted: contact Don Leslie of the BLT

10th November 2006

Michael Smurfit School of Business event
A member of BLT's management consultancy recruitment team flew to Dublin for the day as a guest of the MBA class. He gave a talk on the management consultancy sector in Ireland and the UK and answered students' questions on the opportunities available to first-time entrants into consulting. UCD students who missed the event can contact mc@blt.co.uk for advice. Put UCD in the subject line. Alumni considering a move to a Dublin or London-based consultancy should telephone Geri Barber on +44 (0) 207 419 0909.

9th November 2006

Birmingham University postgraduates session
BLT were invited to address the students at Birmingham University's Business School on what management consultants really do. MBAs, MScs and MAs heard what consultants get up to at their clients and what prospects are like in the consultancy profession. BUBS students and alumni who missed the management consultancy presentation can find out more by contacting Geri Barber of BLT's MC recruitment team on gsb@blt.co.uk and putting BUBS in the subject line.

27th October 2006

TopMBA Careers Conference, London
Management Consultancy - along with investment banking - is the number one career choice of MBAs the world over. And who better to explain the current trends in recruitment within the management consultancy sector than BLT's management consultancy recruiters. We participated in the TopMBA Careers Conference, sharing our views on the UK management consultancy employment market with Business School Careers Advisers. BLT's Don Leslie and IBM's Sej Butler shared a platform, responding to delegates' questions on the consulting industry and prospects for MBAs. f you are a campus adviser to MBAs on management consulting careers, you can request access to our resources by emailing Don Leslie dfl@blt.co.uk or telephoning him on 020 7419 0909

Nottingham University postgraduates session
Opportunities in management consultancy were showcased to Nottingham University postgraduates in a full-day session at Nottingham University Business School by a member of BLT's management consultancy recruitment team. NUBS MAs, MScs and MBAs who missed the Jubilee Campus event are invited to email Don Leslie dfl@blt.co.uk for advice. Please put NUBS in the subject line of your email. And Nottingham University alumni can also use BLT's management consultancy recruitment advisers for help in moving into this field. Call the MC team on 020 7419 0909.

17th October 2006

Australian Business Schools MBS and AGSM reunion
Australian Business Schools MBS and AGSM held their reunion meeting for London MBA alumni at BLT's offices. There were presentations on the London management consultancy employment market and drink was taken. Any Melbourne or Sydney MBAs in London wanting to join the network should contact BLT mc@blt.co.uk : we'll put you in touch with the London coordinator. Australasian MBAs planning a visit to London or testing the temperature of the management consultancy sector in the UK should contact BLT's management consultancy recruitment team on +44 207 419 0909 or email Geri Brown gsb@blt.co.uk for assistance