EMK, KLAR, Exponent

Hey all, new poster here. Anyone have an update on any of the following firms: EMK Capital, KLAR Partners, Exponent? Specifically looking for intel on London office wrt culture, exposure at junior level (associate), career progression, comp, etc

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haev you heard of anyone hiring?  looking for associate opportunities and appreciate any intel. exponent was also moving super slow in interviewing last year, looking at lateral only i think. KLAR never heard of. EMK interviewed last year seemed great

 
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