Who are your clients?
Our clients include leading international retailers (Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Carphone Warehouse); smaller, fast-growing retailers (Ann Summers, Bargain Booze, Sit Up); venture capital investors (Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Barclays Private Equity) and shopping centre developers (Hammerson, Land Securities, Henderson).
Why join Javelin Group?
For responsibility from day one, unrivalled client contact and to acquire the suite of skills required of a first-class retail consultant. You will work in a meritocratic environment, alongside people as bright and ambitious as yourself whilst developing an expertise in one of the largest, most dynamic and successful sectors of our economy.
What will I do?
Typically you will work for a Director/Associate Director as part of a two/three person team on projects ordinarily lasting up to 12 weeks. You will make a real contribution, undertaking extensive analysis, developing sections of the work and being involved in client presentations.
Work/life balance?
People usually start at 09:00 and tend to be finished by 18:30 but you may have to work later from time to time to meet client deadlines. Unlike with most other strategy consultancies, weekend work is rare, but does happen on occasion. We are able to maintain a better work-life balance than others because many of our projects depend upon our accumulated expertise, enabling us to re-use past knowledge (without breaching client confidentiality), instead of burning long hours.
What are we looking for?
We are looking initially for three things: academic excellence (expecting a 2.1 or better, with excellent A-levels), an engaging personality with the ability both to listen and to persuade, and an enthusiasm for our sector.
How many positions are there?
We expect to invite up to four people to join our Graduate Rotational Programme.
What remuneration do you offer?
We offer a base salary that is competitive with the strategy consulting sector, plus the opportunity to earn significant bonuses and share options.
What is your recruitment process?
The first round is conducted by the Cornell Partnership, our recruitment partners and will consist of a numeracy test and short case study. Short-listed candidates will then attend our assessment day on 5 December at our offices in London, which will incorporate more detailed case studies with our Consultants and interviews with our Directors. The final round takes place on 12 December and will include an interview with our Chief Executive, Tony Stockil.
Do you offer internships?
We offer one internship place for the summer, typically to an exceptional second year student. During this time you would be treated as a full member of the consulting team, and given much the same kind of work as new graduate entrants. To apply for this please email us your CV along with a covering letter.
How can I best prepare for your interviews?
You should be ready to discuss your interest in and ideas about retail. One way to prepare is to read Retail Week, which will tell you something about the issues faced by retailers. Another would be to think about those retailers you like and dislike, and why you feel this about them. It might also be helpful for you to research who are the top 10 retailers, and what they do. Finally, you may find it useful to practice some retail case studies before your interview.
How do I apply and when is the deadline for applications?
All applications should be made online via:
www.cornellpartnership.com/javelingroup
by Friday, 23rd November 2006.
How can I find out more about Javelin Group?
Email us: michelle.stewart@javelingroup.com
