Consultancy firms have been feasting on MBA talent this past year — and data analytics is fuelling their search for hires.

“We’re seeing a lot of expansion in the digital service lines that consultancy firms offer, and this is reflected in hiring,” said Stephen Pidgeon, associate director for careers at Dartmouth Tuck.

“McKinsey’s Business Technology Office and Deloitte’s tech practice are regular recruiters.”

Digital and technology consulting services have given advisory firms a new-found zest. Digital consulting surged by 27% year-over-year, according to the UK’s Management Consultancies Association. And it’s charging up firms’ recruitment machines.

 “We are looking for ‘digital DNA’ — the insights, thinking and approach to be successful in digital consulting,” said Phil Dunmore, head of UK consulting at Cognizant.

“Many companies — and hence potential candidates — talk about having digital expertise, but in most instances their experience is relatively limited.”

Big data is at the heart of the digital rush. “Clients are making more data-driven decisions and putting analytics at the heart of their businesses. So our teams are increasingly bringing data and analytics skills into project analysis and execution,” said Gregor McHardy, managing director for Accenture’s tech consulting practice.

 

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