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Cornerstone Research is a valuable resource, and occasional last resort, for those big business companies engaged in ritual combat - otherwise known as litigation. Cornerstone specializes in researching, analyzing, and packaging information to help its attorney and business clients win court cases. With a vast stable of prominent faculty members willing to serve as expert witnesses, expertise when it comes to the litigation process, and the ability to do everything from assessing damage claims to preparing courtroom exhibits, Cornerstone has gained a reputation for effectiveness and excellence. For a small company, Cornerstone has a big reach. The company, founded in 1989, still has low numbers of both employees and offices, so every individual must pull his or her weight - and then some. Cornerstone handles a great range of information, although its practice areas remain focused on securities, antitrust, intellectual property, financial institutions, real estate, valuation, oil and gas, auction strategy/game theory, and general business litigation.
All relevant employment information is listed on Cornerstone's Web page or www.cornerstone.com/fram_car.html. Cornerstone hires students with BAs from top schools as analysts. MBAs, meanwhile, are hired as associates. For both categories, the firms seeks candidates who are well-rounded, ambitious, and in excellent academic standing. Those with backgrounds in computer science, business, or economics are especially welcome. Candidates who are interested in either analyst positions or summer analyst positions should send cover letters, resumes, and transcripts to the offices of their choice. Note: All applications should be addressed to the recruiting coordinator and must contain all necessary paperwork.
Cambridge, MA
Menlo Park, CA
New York, NY
Washington, DC Those interested in associate positions should send resumes and cover letters (with location preferences) to:
Associate Recruiting Director - WS According to insiders, Cornerstone's "recruiting efforts focus on a number of campuses - Stanford, Berkeley, Wharton, MIT, etc." Referrals from friends and co-workers "are also reasonably common." The company hires "mostly analysts," since "consultants tend to work on a variety of cases, rather than specialize in one area." One frank informant says that interviews for both analyst and associate positions are "fairly intense, although not overtly stressful." For the most part, "interviews are conducted in three rounds, with a number of 'case study' type questions."
Culture at Cornerstone Insiders have a lot to say about the culture of Cornerstone. "It's a tight knit firm that cultivates fierce loyalty," says one. "No one has ever left to go to work for a competitor." For the most part, Cornerstone hosts "a professional environment, but it isn't stiff," comments another. Says another: "The culture is a bit different across the offices. I would say Menlo Park is the best, with NYC next. The Cambridge and DC offices tend to be a bit sleepy." Dress code is below average, according to many informants. One states: "There is a dress code (professional dress daily, nice casual Friday), and of course professional dress is required for client meetings." While dressing up can be a drag, one contact doesn't lament the perks of his job: "The benefits are good, there is an off-site vacation every two years (which will be a Caribbean cruise next spring), and there are some very good people who work here." The day can vary Work hours are very variable, ranging from 45 to 70 hours a week, depending on the projects you work on," cites one source from the IT department. "In general, the time isn't stressful, but there is a lot of work." In terms of equal representation, insiders say "most of the partners at Cornerstone are women." One confirms, "I think it is a very woman-friendly environment. There aren't so many minorities though." The former idea is one that has caught the attention of many. "A number of races are represented," explains one person, "but the majority of people here are white. And there aren't many African Americans, but I don't think that's due to any kind of racism."
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