Recently, we were selected by a Tier 1 international management consulting firm to design and deliver career transition coaching for their senior consultants seeking new career trajectories. What I discovered challenged everything I thought I knew about confidence and self-perception [...]
I was debriefing a candidate today—let's call him Matt—with feedback from one of my clients. As often happens in this cautious market, the process had taken longer than anticipated, and I found myself apologising for the slow turnaround. Matt's response [...]
When a Private Equity firm acquires a business, the real work starts the next day. Without the right people in the right seats, even the most promising portfolio company can struggle to realise its potential. That's where TSR comes in—we [...]
We recently had an interesting conversation with a candidate whose career path can best be described as a “jungle gym” – a winding, diverse journey that reflects her wide range of experiences. Her CV didn’t follow a linear or traditional [...]
Can you believe it? We’re already racing into February! As we embrace 2025, the marketplace for strategic talent, particularly former management consultants, continues to evolve. TS Recruitment is excited to share insights, celebrate successes, and look ahead to a year [...]
In today’s “social-media” driven world, I have found that LinkedIn has become the go-to platform for professional networking and career advancement. As an expert in talent acquisition, I’ve observed an important trend: professionals without a LinkedIn presence are increasingly at [...]
South African private equity firms have traditionally favoured investment bankers for associate roles due to their expertise in transaction-heavy tasks like pipeline development, deal execution, and LBO (leveraged buy-out) modelling. This skill set has been particularly relevant in key sectors [...]
In an industry where headhunting is the norm, especially from boutique consulting firms, it's rare to find a consulting firm where employees simply don't want to leave. Yet, some firms defy the high turnover and burnout trends typically associated with [...]
In recent years, the consulting landscape in South Africa has undergone significant shifts, leading many consultants to reassess their career paths - these changes have had ripple effects throughout the South African industry, prompting a closer look at alternative career [...]
In today's dynamic business landscape, the CoS is becoming increasingly popular within organisations as a link between the C-suite and broader teams while spearheading strategic initiatives. TSRecruitment has observed a notable rise in the need for the "CoS" role, indicating [...]
