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At CRA, you’ll be exposed to leading minds who use economic, financial, and business analysis to solve complex problems. Through a collegial environment, formal and informal training opportunities, and a broad array of professional development resources, the CRA experience opens doors. Hear from current employees about the work experience—from why they chose CRA, including the training and mentorship opportunities, to how CRA has grown their careers.

Out of the classroom and into the office: Adjusting to life at CRA

Scott Sampson | March 19, 2020

Midterms, weekly assignments, group projects, and final exam season. I know the routine well. And after all those years, it surprisingly became a comfortable one. I started my journey at CRA over four months ago in the Washington, DC office. For someone who had only known university life, I didn’t have a clear idea of what the “real world” would bring – and how I would inevitability adjust. I had just graduated from Queen’s University in Canada and I was ready for the next step in my career. Read more >

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Junior Staff
Professional Development
New hire onboarding

An inside look at Intellectual Property

Annie Gerspach | February 18, 2020

My name is Annie Gerspach, and I am an associate in the Intellectual Property (IP) Practice in the Chicago office. I first learned of CRA through on-campus recruiting and networking during the fall of my junior year at the University of Notre Dame. After interviewing on campus, I was fortunate enough to receive an offer for a summer internship in Chicago. The internship provided a thorough representation of what my role as an analyst would be. When extended an offer to join the firm full-time, I was thrilled to accept.  Read more >

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Practice: Intellectual Property
Junior Staff
Extracurriculars
Project work

A guide to CRA’s NYC office

CRA Staff | January 27, 2020

Welcome to the Big Apple! 

CRA’s Manhattan office sits in the heart of Times Square at 1411 Broadway. With such a central location, our office is easily accessible by foot, train, bus, and even car (if you’re ambitious enough). Though most of our NYC employees live in the city, some also reside in the nearby boroughs and suburbs of Brooklyn, Hoboken, and Westchester.  Read more >

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Office: New York

How to be a great consultant

CRA Staff | December 20, 2019

Starting your first job can be both exciting and daunting. While we can’t give you all the secrets about the consulting world – as many you’ll have to learn about while on the job – we can share some advice to help you become a great consultant. These tips were compiled by employees who joined CRA direct from school and know how it feels to be the newbie. 

Basic tips for success Read more >

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Junior Staff
Extracurriculars
Project work
Professional Development

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