freshminds

OCTOBER 24, 2017

What does a good cover letter look like? What makes a good cover letter? Cover letters can be a difficult task. What should it cover? Be relevant - What follows your cover letter? So there is no need to cover all of your experience, that’s what your CV is for!

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Harvard Business

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Five ways to prepare for an AI-assisted hiring process—from resume to interview.

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 27, 2008

For my new readers, here are some recommended and popular articles for you to browse: Management Consulting and the Consulting Industry 101. Top 10 Interview Tips. I’ve been helping friends/colleagues looking to enter management consulting for years with their resumes, cover letters, interviews, and questions.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 4, 2022

There is a lot to think about when preparing for consulting interviews , and you may want to check out some of our other blog posts and guides for preparing your resume , creating your cover letter , and improving your network. I also applied during the Covid-19 Pandemic so I cannot comment on in person interviews, just virtual.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Job interviews can be nerve-wracking, but with proper preparation, you can significantly increase your chances of success. Whether you’re a fresh graduate or an experienced professional, thorough interview preparation is key to showcasing your skills, qualifications, and personality.

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CaseInterview.com

MAY 9, 2019

I am often asked by readers if networking will really help them obtain a consulting interview or if it could affect them negatively. Your goal is to contact people in the firm for an informational interview. An informational interview is an interview where you interview them. Additional Resources.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 17, 2018

The HR person will look at your Resume, Cover Letter, and Transcript and decide whether you are qualified to attend a first round interview. There are thousands of articles telling you, as an aspiring consultant, how to prepare your application. Craft exceptional application materials (Cover letter and Resume).

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 13, 2019

What you will learn: Learn how to market yourself through your resume and cover letter so that you will get the interview. Topics Covered: How to Write a Resume That Will Get You the Interview. How to Write a Cover Letter That Will Get You the Interview. How to Network Your Way to an Interview.

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CaseInterview.com

MAY 9, 2019

Management Consulting Networking Success Story: I just want to drop you one additional thank you e-mail, as I heavily relied on your preparation sources throughout my interviewing journey (and the corresponding case interview preparation). I interviewed last autumn for a post-MBA/PhD position at the top firms in Germany.

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Harvard Business

JANUARY 12, 2022

From updating your resume to acing the interview, we’ve got you covered.

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Management Consulted

JULY 10, 2016

*We’re starting this article off assuming that you’ve already knocked some socks off during networking (see here ) and created a masterful resume and cover letter (see here ). Once you’ve passed the resume screen, you’ll be invited in to a local office for a first round interview.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

I assume that you have carefully considered those four critical factors outlined in my first article and really committed to the management consulting position that you are targeting, since the consulting application process is probably one of the most time consuming and complicated job hunting experiences you will encounter. Let me repeat.

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CaseInterview.com

MAY 9, 2019

I wanted to send you a quick note on how I have been able to secure a McKinsey interview , despite not knowing anyone in consultancy. I have consequently been invited for an interview. The objective of this email was to simply highlight that there are several alternatives to securing an interview.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

If you are unsure of how and when to start your consulting journey as a student, this article will serve as a guide. Joining a consulting club can provide you with numerous benefits: networking, learning how to do a case study, assistance with resume and cover letter writing, and access to resources to prepare for interviews.

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CaseInterview.com

MARCH 10, 2019

I was recently asked by a reader what the average applicant success rate is at each round in the case interview process. The first step in the application process where cuts are made would be the Consulting Resume and Cover Letter Screen. After the resume and cover letter review stage we move on to the rounds of interviews.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

In this short article, we’ll explore the six (6) essential steps that you can follow to help you navigate a successful career switch and achieve your professional goals. Tailor your resume and cover letter to highlight your transferable skills and align them with the requirements of your target role.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 18, 2019

At consulting firms like McKinsey, you will receive a personal experience interview (or McKinsey PEI). Sometimes an entire interview is devoted to these types of questions. Other times, you will receive 10 - 15 minutes of these kinds of questions before you get a case interview. This is why the case interview exists.

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CaseInterview.com

APRIL 17, 2019

For almost any professional job, applicants are required to provide a resume and cover letter to demonstrate their qualifications. This piece will cover four essential guidelines that you should follow when preparing your resume for a consulting opportunity. How to Write a Consulting Cover Letter.

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Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 7, 2019

The traditional route is to apply and go through the standard interview process as an MBA summer intern or post-MBA consultant. However, there aren’t a lot of sources out there that cover the non-traditional way and that is something you will learn about in this article. First Step: Getting the Interview.

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CaseInterview.com

AUGUST 20, 2019

The following is a success story from a CaseInterview.com student who recently received an offer from Monitor Deloitte and his tips for consulting interview success. Applies to firms online, sends more cover letters with every rejection. Finds your website one week before back to back case interviews.

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Harvard Business

APRIL 24, 2017

In your cover letter and interviews, be sure to cite any germane volunteer experience. I didn’t think my volunteer experience would necessarily convince a random hiring manager that I deserved to get an interview.”

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Harvard Business

JUNE 2, 2017

He interviewed 100 white-collar workers who had switched jobs in the previous five years and discovered that weak ties helped many of them find out about their next job. Hiring managers face the same problem, having to sort through hundreds of applicants with the limited tools of application software, résumés, and cover letters.

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CaseInterview.com

MARCH 10, 2019

Facing rejection from consulting firms is an emotional topic especially with the time and effort candidates put in preparing for the case interview. I applied at the top consulting firms , and was rejected from MBB (I was not even offered interviews with them). The cover letter is very, very, very important.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Here area couple of success stories received from readers who used case interview preparation techniques for securing an offer outside of consulting. Success Story: I would like to share my positive experience of a business case interview, thanks to your website! Thank you once again for the great work you are doing!

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

By far, the most valuable thing (for me) was the insight into the mindset of consultants and interviewers, which is what your emails provided. It affords a real sense of perspective for a candidate like me, so when I walked into the interview, there was nothing intimidating about the guy or girl in front of me. based resources.

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 8, 2017

What should you say in an interview? It’s unwise to omit your previous job from your CV and cover letter because you “don’t want to leave a gap” in your employment, says Lees. ” Your cover letter needn’t dwell on your prior job either, according to Fernández-Aráoz.

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CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Before my interviews with both firms, I actually got rejected from non- management consulting jobs (even though they were both less prestigious firms and would have been backups for me). Basically, to get interviews, network, network and then network some more. Let me explain how this applies to case interviews.

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Your advice on cover letters, resumes, and case interviews gave me the edge I needed. After putting your advice into practice, I first saw interview requests, then final round interview requests, and now the offer letters are slowly trickling in. It works; your stuff really works.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

It helped me a lot in getting ready for case interviews , and now I have an offer from BCG [ Eastern Europe ] and A.T. To transition to another region starting from BCG Eastern Europe, you will have to physically travel to the country you want to work in, to network and interview. Kearney [ Western Europe ].

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Harvard Business

MAY 4, 2016

And on the rare occasions when you do land an interview, you stumble over questions about what you’d bring to the hiring company and why you’re the perfect fit. So how can you make your resume, profile, and interview more effective? How to Get the Most Out of an Informational Interview. Interviews.

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

I want to genuinely thank you for all the effort you put into making the best case interview prep resources available and accessible to the world. I didn't write unique, custom-tailored or even interesting cover letters (seriously, if I had to read hundreds, I'd skip mine after the 5th word) 2.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

I landed a huge opportunity to interview one of the top star makers in Hollywood. Although I'm a reasonably accomplished speaker who has given well over 100 speeches and multiple live national television interviews, I know that I could be better. If you don't sound confident with a client (or an interviewer), you project uncertainty.

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freshminds

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Not so long ago, a stellar CV and considered cover letter would have been all that was needed to kick-start a fantastic career; but, for better or worse, technology has changed that forever. Interviewing already? Look out for further Tips & Tricks articles or join the network for access to expert career advice.

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CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 31, 2019

I like that you balance avoiding "hard and fast" rules, but also provide very MECE As an industry hire, I had very few resources to get direct, comprehensive guidance from those with case interview experience - your stuff was essentially my platform to get started - and that it's available for free, is a gift. You're quite the patron!

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

But for me, I had a full day of interviews and the PST (first and final rounds combined). I had 12 situations prepared and in each interview did one in full and used elements of others. Each interviewer was very clear telling me not to reuse a situation. Each interviewer was very clear telling me not to reuse a situation.

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Management Consulted

APRIL 5, 2015

CONSULTING INTERVIEWS & CULTURE . To apply for the internship opportunities, you must submit a complete application consisting of a resume, cover letter stating geographic preference, and a copy of your transcripts online or at your school’s career service office between January 1st and the end of February. . L.E.K.

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Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 15, 2018

When it comes to recruiting the three big criteria are: networking, application package (cover letter, resume, and transcript), and interview. In today’s article, I would like to share seven (7) tips on “what not to do” from an employer’s perspective.

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