Strategy, research and consultancy

We work as a trusted partner with early careers and HR teams seeking to launch new initiatives or deliver change. That could be on large scale transformations around the whole early careers delivery model or focused on a very particular area of your work, for example: university partnerships, driving diversity, embedding learning agility, engaging hiring managers or refreshing assessment strategies.

We are also experts in research and evaluation to inform strategy. We can produce detailed research reports, independent project or team evaluations and recommendations.

Before we start working together, we will have a detailed discussion to help us understand your context and objectives, and then we will send over a proposal outlining how we can help. Strategy and consultancy delivery looks different for different clients, we can work in person or online, with just the Director or the wider team.

Projects can range on scope from a half day facilitated strategy session, to an all-encompassing strategic review. Research methods include surveys, focus groups, interviews and desk-based research. Larger projects often involve working with a wide range of stakeholders including current or former early career hires, hiring managers and senior business leaders.

At the start of a project, we will also agree an output – this could be anything from a simple presentation deck, a one pager containing our recommendations, a presentation of findings/recommendations, or a comprehensive 20-page report, whatever is most useful for your situation.

  • 'We worked with Gradconsult to develop our university partnership strategy in Germany. The in-depth research and data-informed approach was supported with exceptional training for our team to mobilise the strategy. It was the perfect blend of knowledge, insight and experience. We are already seeing the benefits of this work in terms of brand, campus relationships, hiring, diversity and resourcing efficiency.'

    Stephanie R. Mueller, Corporate Human Resources Manager – Germany, Enterprise Mobility

  • 'Would absolutely recommend Rebecca and her amazing team. We've engaged with Gradconsult several times over the years and always been impressed with the knowledge and guidance the team bring. What they get absolutely right is the ability to really listen and understand our business situation and adapt their recommendations or output based on what is achievable and right for us as a business and our early careers candidates.'

    Claire Piotrowski, Head of Future Talent at Kuehne and Nagel UK

Case studies

  • Strategy consultancy session

    Gradconsult worked with Kuehne and Nagel to facilitate a review of their early careers recruitment process with a view to create a strategy tailored to the new generation of talent.

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Get in touch

Please get in touch with Rebecca Fielding if you would like to have a conversation about our early careers strategy, research and consultancy.