A.T. Kearney
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| A.T. Kearney | |
| Type of Company | Private |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1926 |
| Headquarters | Chicago, 48 offices in 32 countries |
| Key people | Paul A. Laudicina, Managing Officer and Chairman of the Board |
| Industry | Management consulting |
| Products | Management consulting services |
| Revenue | $798 million in 2005 |
| Employees | 2500 |
| Website | www.atkearney.com |
A.T. Kearney is the world's second largest high-value strategic management consulting firm. A.T. Kearney is known for helping clients gain lasting results through a unique combination of strategic insight and collaborative working style.
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[edit] History
A.T. Kearney was established 80 years ago to provide management advice concerning issues on the CEO's agenda. Today, the firm serves the largest global clients in all major industries. A.T. Kearney has 48 offices located in major business centres in 32 countries.
The firm traces its roots back to the founding of McKinsey & Company in 1926. Andrew Thomas Kearney was McKinsey's first partner and established his own firm in 1937. In 1995 global information technology services company EDS acquired A.T. Kearney. In 2006, the firm's senior leaders bought the firm and returned it to independent status,
The firm has historically been headquartered in Chicago. The first international office was opened in Düsseldorf in 1964. A.T. Kearney now has a presence in most continents.
[edit] Organization
A.T. Kearney has more than 2,500 employees in 48 offices across 32 countries. They help solve strategic, organizational, operational and technological challenges, for the world's largest organizations. Clients include 70 percent of the Fortune 1000, governments and other non-profit institutions. A.T. Kearney is also active in the community and performs pro bono engagements for charitable organizations and government agencies worldwide.
A.T. Kearney's industry specialties include Automotive, Communications, Consumer & Retail, Financial Institutions, Government, High Tech & Electronics, Pharma & Health Care, and Energy & Utilities. Major competency teams include Supply Chain Management, Growth Strategies, Mergers, Innovation & Complexity, IT Strategies, and Transformation.
[edit] Competitors
A.T. Kearney's top competitors include McKinsey & Company, Bain & Co., The Boston Consulting Group, and Booz Allen Hamilton.
[edit] Recruiting
The two main entry points for A.T. Kearney are as a Business Analyst and an Associate.
The Business Analyst (BA) is typically a recent college graduate and is expected to have an enthusiasm for problem-solving and an analytical skill-set. No specific major is required, though a demonstrated interest in economics and business can be valuable. Within two years, Business Analysts are promoted to Senior Business Analysts (SBA). However, progression is entirely based on merit and there is no up-or-out policy.
Insiders agree that the firm’s hiring process is “highly selective.” The firm cherrypicks from a list of schools, mostly “top-20 undergrad.” Caltech, MIT, Princeton, Brown, Harvard, Columbia and Yale (School of Management) all routinely make their way onto the firm’s recruiting schedule. For hires straight from college, there are “typically one round of on-campus interviews followed by a second round at one of the firm's 48 offices. Interviews include case questions testing both quantitative and business acumen”.
In 2005, A.T. Kearney's North American Offices reported more than 10,000 applications received for the Business Analyst position, from which 40 BAs were hired. A.T. Kearney offers a summer internship for undergraduates in between their junior and senior years. Summers who demonstrate high performance are invited to join the firm full time.
A.T. Kearney recruits the majority of its Associates from MBA programs, though those with significant industry management experience are encouraged to apply. Furthermore, the firm is particularly interested in candidates with a J.D. or a Ph.D. The Associate role is also in high demand and A.T. Kearney typically draws the bulk of its consultants from top-tier schools like Harvard Business School, Columbia Business School, Stanford Business School, the Wharton School, MIT Sloan School of Management, the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business,and the Kellogg School of Management.
[edit] Spin-offs
Lansdowne Consulting Efficio Mitchell Madison Group
[edit] Thought Leadership
A.T. Kearney is known for its thought leadership on major issues impacting CEOs. The firm's flagship print and online publication, Executive Agenda, offers journal-length articles on strategy, organization, marketing and other topics of interest to senior executives. A.T. Kearney also publishes many white papers.
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