Career Progression

All consultants at The Cambridge Group fill one of five roles, each with a specific set of promotion expectations.

On-campus recruits with undergraduate degrees begin in the Business Analyst role while MBA candidates are hired as Consultants. For experienced hires, your initial role at TCG will vary by the nature and length of prior job experience.

The Cambridge Group is a meritocracy, so although consultants typically spend at least 2 years in any given role, it is not uncommon to progress more quickly. Likewise, while other firms require an MBA degree to reach the Consultant level many TCG analysts have been promoted to Consultant without a graduate degree.

The responsibilities and expectations for each role at TCG are detailed below.

Business Analysts Play a Vital Role On Project Teams, with Additional Possibilities to Progress within the Firm

The Cambridge Group Promotion Path

	Business Analyst	Associate Consultant	Consultant	Project Manager	Project Director
Client Strategy Delivery	Own the Analysis	Own the Insights	Own the Problem	Own the Client Issue	Own the Strategy Recommendation
Team Development	Manage Own Workstream	Manage Self and Support BAs	Manage Self and Others	Inspire Others to Excel	Lead Others in Embracing Firm Values
	Analytically Accomplished	Generates Strategic Insights	Demonstrates Thoughtful Leadership	Excels at Client Delivery	Leader at the Client and in the Firm
Target Time to Promotion	2 yrs	2 yrs	2 yrs	2 yrs	3 yrs

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