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L.E.K. Consulting is a global management consultancy that advises global companies that are leaders in their industries — including major corporations, private equity firms, and emerging entrepreneurial businesses. Headquartered in Boston, the firm’s reach spans four continents, touching almost every major market around the globe. That—coupled with deep industry expertise across a breadth of clients and capabilities—creates a wealth of “big firm”-like opportunities at a relatively midsize firm that can offer its employees a more person...
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L.E.K. stands out for its high-impact work, offering early responsibility for entry-level consultants, as well as a culture of intellectual stimulation and strategy-focused projects. With its no-travel policy and rapid case cycles, the firm provides a blend of intense professional experience while allowing consultants to maintain a home base.
Long hours are all but unavoidable in consulting, and L.E.K is no exception, with insiders noting that some projects requiring intense commitment and late nights. However, the firm strives to protect personal time, with policies like 'out by six'. It also compensates consultants for all that time, with strong packages, including profit-sharing.
About the Company
L.E.K. Consulting is a global strategy consultancy that works with business leaders to seize competitive advantage and amplify growth. The firm’s engagements are targeted interventions that reshape the trajectory of its clients’ businesses. The foundation of the firm’s approach is built on:
- Deep expertise in the technologies, business models, and ecosystems of every client’s market
- A hands-on, collaborative approach to developing solutions for long-term success
- A philosophy of evidence, not opinion, that gets to the heart of the problem via rigorous analysis, in-depth research, and an understanding of the market dynamics
- The ability to turn insights into action by addressing the capabilities, resourcing, coordination, and cultural and accountability barriers tha...
Employee Reviews
“Ability to go deep into markets/projects in a relatively short period of time using robust analytical frameworks.”
“Consulting hours are long across industry but with L.E.K. you get to sleep in your bed every day and work with equally important clients.”
“Fast-paced culture with intellectually stimulating and impactful strategy projects.”
“L.E.K.'s differentiators include our shorter-than-average projects, our limited travel requirements, our SWAP program, and MBA sponsorship.”
“The lack of internal competition sets us apart from competitors. Relationships between coworkers are supportive and collaborative, not competitive.”
Why Work Here
Whether you are a new graduate, an MBA candidate or a midcareer professional, L.E.K. Consulting can offer you exciting opportunities to pursue your career goals.
From new joiners to seasoned partners, we share a common value of developing others as we develop ourselves, leading to deeper relationships and a sense of belonging. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, enriched with an accelerated career path and the ability to shape your better future, from day one. Be part of an international, closely connected team of exceptionally smart and aspirational yet decidedly humble and down-to-earth individuals who leverage their unique backgrounds and experiences to help our clients make better decisions and solve high-impact strategic issues at critical inflection points.
We solve for a better future. Come grow with us!
Getting Hired Here
“Two rounds of interviews with two interviews each for associate level (post-undergrad). In the 2nd round of post-advanced degree/MBA hire interviews, there are three interviews. All interviews include some case portions and some behavioral ones. From the start of the first interview to the decision may take in the range of ~1 month. The ideal candidate for L.E.K. is someone who is humble, can learn from mistakes/others, and can drive deep into complex data to develop key insights.”
“Callbacks are fairly quick, with prospective candidates generally knowing within a week or two if they will be called back for subsequent rounds/if they are receiving an offer.”
“Ideal candidate has been described to me as ‘smart without an ego.’ Looking for people who are personable and easy to talk to, as well as sharp and well qualified.”
“They let me know I had performed well each round and hired me an hour after the final interview, so it was all very fast and transparent. I believe they are looking for (in my position) people with advanced degrees that have a very strong research background and understanding, but that can communicate well and with poise, while simultaneously being able to pick up business principles rapidly.”
“We exclusively use case interviews, to my knowledge, with basic behavioral questions layered in before and after as time allows. I believe it is two rounds of interviews with three interviews each. Ideal candidate is someone who is pragmatic and data-driven in their work focus; someone with some degree of cynicism in them, but also very light-hearted and easy going in general.”
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