Consulting Specialist
Mercor
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Job Description
About the Job: Consulting Specialist at Mercor
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
Role Responsibilities
- Break down end-to-end consulting workflows into task specifications and evaluation rubrics.
- Review and benchmark AI-generated outputs such as market analyses and strategy decks.
- Create high-quality reference examples that reflect real consulting standards.
- Identify gaps and errors in AI outputs; document failure modes and improvement guidelines.
- Collaborate asynchronously with researchers and other contractors using shared documents.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- 2+ years of consulting experience at a top-tier firm or well-regarded boutique.
- Strong familiarity with core consulting workflows.
- Excellent collaboration and structured-thinking skills.
- Advanced PowerPoint and Excel; comfort with market sizing and qualitative research.
Application Process
The application process takes approximately 20–30 minutes to complete:
- Submit a brief resume or LinkedIn profile highlighting your consulting background.
- Complete a short skills questionnaire; a time-boxed exercise may be used to scope fit.
- Mercor will review and follow up with next steps and additional project details.
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
Resources & Support
For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: Mercor Talent Docs
For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
Key skills/competency
- Management Consulting
- Consulting Workflows
- AI Output Evaluation
- Market Analysis
- Strategy Development
- PowerPoint
- Excel Modeling
- Qualitative Research
- Structured Thinking
- Asynchronous Collaboration
How to Get Hired at Mercor
- Research Mercor's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor, focusing on their AI and talent connection model.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight specific achievements from your 2+ years at top-tier or well-regarded consulting firms, emphasizing experience with end-to-end consulting workflows and AI relevance.
- Prepare for skills assessment: Practice market sizing, qualitative research, and advanced PowerPoint/Excel skills, as these are critical for the time-boxed exercise.
- Showcase structured thinking: During interviews or exercises, demonstrate your ability to break down complex problems and communicate solutions clearly and concisely.
- Emphasize remote collaboration: Highlight your experience with asynchronous teamwork and using shared documents, aligning with Mercor's operational style for this remote Consulting Specialist role.
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