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L.E.K. Consulting

75 State Street
19th Floor
Boston, MA 02109
(617) 951-9500

Overview

Introduction

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 five 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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Employer Type

Private

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Size

1,001-5,000 Employees

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Featured Rankings

Vault Consulting 50 North America


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Major Departments/Practice Areas

Management & Strategy Consulting


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Major Office Locations

National


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Employment Contact

Renee Go – Recruiting Manager

Vault Verdict

L.E.K. shines for the high-impact work and rapid, predictable career growth it offers entry-level consultants. Insiders say its rapid case cycles help new staff build a lot of experience quickly, especially in the firm’s exciting due diligence and growth strategy practices.

That said, the quick turnaround on most of L.E.K.’s projects means that staff often feel the crunch. They report working extremely long hours from Monday to Wednesday most weeks, even for consultants, and complain that they can’t log off without permission from a supervisor. However, many believe the firm is making a genuine effort to alleviate this stress with its no-travel policy, its ‘Out by Six’ policy on Thursdays, and protected weekend hours.

Employees say that the firm...

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
  • ...

Employee Reviews


  • “It’s a work-hard, play-hard culture. We’re definitely type-A, ambitious, and hard-working people, but we’re also humble and fun to be around.”
  • “We are looking for people who bring a combination of grit and humility to the table every day. We want people who are hard workers, especially when the path is not clear, and take initiative. We also want people who are team players first and lead with humility and a lack of ego.”
  • “At the associate level, there’s very little control over structuring your work-life balance. For example, we need consultant permission to step away from our desks or go work out in the evening.”
  • “As a smaller firm, our leadership and partners are transparent with us about the company’s business outlook.”

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


  • “Typically, we do two rounds of interviews for entry-level associates. The first consists of two case exercises with quantitative and qualitative elements. In the second round, you meet with senior leadership and expand on the case questions.”
  • “MBA interviews provide you with a dataset that you need to shape and present to senior leaders. They also have a work planning exercise where they give you a hypothetical project scope before the interview. You’ll need to present and defend a workplan for the team that you’d need to execute the project.”
  • “The firm looks for super smart, talented candidates who are still humble. This is a clear pattern across all the staff I’ve met here.”
  • “The hiring process was straightforward but very difficult. The process was remote, which I loved because I interviewed while studying abroad during my MBA.”

Perks & Benefits


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