Book DescriptionFounded in 1914 by Ed Booz, who was later joined by Jim Allen and Carl Hamilton, Booz Allen Hamilton is one of the most highly regarded firms in the management consulting industry. With more than 100 offices on six continents and more than 11,000 employees, it"s also one of the largest. And Booz Allen has had for years what other consulting firms now strive for: both the ability to deliver strategic recommendations and the technology expertise to implement them. The firm stands out not only by helping devise strategy, but also by sticking around to help clients implement the changes it prescribes. It focuses on long-term client relationships; consultants work in the trenches and see their recommendations put into action. What"s the rest of the story behind this major player in the management consulting arena? This WetFeet Insider Guide will tell you.
You"ll explore:
- What distinguishes Booz Allen from its competitors?
- What are the advantages and disadvantagesof signing up for a practice, and what do the acronyms for all of Booz Allen"s practices mean?
- What"s the difference between World Commercial Business and World Technology Business and how do the two work together?
- What are some actual projects that Booz Allen consultants have worked on?
- What happened when the firm went public in the 1970s?
- How can you prepare for your Booz Allen interview?
- What does the firm look for in potential hires?