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Article Interviews Resumes 
Harvard Business
APRIL 4, 2024
But what should you do if your job search has become a disheartening slog and the gap on your resume just seems to be growing wider by the day? In this article, the author offers practical advice to help you navigate your career switch when you’re worried about a widening gap on your resume.
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Harvard Business
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
Should a potential employer ask about the “job hopping” areas of your resume, try to think of it as an opportunity. It’s a chance to help your interviewer better understand your motivations while highlighting what you’re looking for long term.
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Management Consulted
NOVEMBER 20, 2013
So, after writing the perfect resume and cover letter, and preparing at least 6 Hero Stories, it’s time to face the music. Once you have been requested to come for an interview it won’t be just to discuss your GPA, background, or experience – that ends up being important, but only later.
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Harvard Business
JUNE 30, 2023
Since the pandemic, most employers have been more understanding and less discriminating regarding resume gaps — but you have to be ready to explain the gaps clearly, confidently, and without stumbling. The author discusses five common reasons for work-history gaps — and how to own the gap during the interview process.
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Harvard Business
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
Job interviews can be daunting. In this video, author Amy Gallo culls advice from top experts in the field and shares strategic tips on how best to prepare, what to do, and what to say so that you can make a great impression in your next interview.
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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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Harvard Business
APRIL 15, 2025
Gen AI can help polish resumes, practice interviews, or refine your leadership—if you know what to ask.
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Harvard Business
JULY 11, 2024
Even if it takes you longer to land a job than you hope for, resume gaps are not as stigmatized as they used to be. The key is to frame them as purposeful and share what you learned during that time if a job interviewer brings it up.
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Management Consulted
FEBRUARY 5, 2009
Learn more about the interview preparation course and guide that helped land offers at BCG, Accenture, and McKinsey. Master fit questions, conquer case studies, and become the smartest interviewer in the room. It’s harder to get an offer at a consulting firm once you’ve passed the resume screen than it is to get into MIT.
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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. Your resume is one of the most important documents during the application process, as it acts as a summary of your education, experience, and skillset.
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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
AUGUST 13, 2012
We started with a resume/cover letter edit, and later completed interview preparation. Ashley had a strong background – she had completed a number… Read Article. The post Rocking an IBM interview from a non-target school: Ashley’s story appeared first on Management Consulted.
100 Management Consulted
AUGUST 13, 2012
We started with a resume/cover letter edit, and later completed interview preparation. Ashley had a strong background – she had completed a number… Read Article. The post Rocking an IBM interview from a non-target school: Ashley’s story appeared first on Management Consulted.
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Tom Spencer
APRIL 20, 2019
In my last blog post I wrote about how new grads can navigate interview season when they finally receive a consulting interview they’re excited about. You can find the full article here. Interview questions are commonly split up into technical, behavioural and fit questions. It’s important! Try to be calm about it.
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Management Consulted
JANUARY 20, 2014
BearingPoint Interview and Culture. Preparing for a BearingPoint interview? BEARINGPOINT INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING. Depending on where you are located and what level you are interviewing for, however, there may be a more varied process. Each level interview can take up to 2.5 consulting interviews'
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Harvard Business
APRIL 21, 2017
You’ve landed an interview for the job of your dreams. You’re ideally suited for the position, and your resume is bulletproof. You’ve researched the company, the culture, the job, and the person who will be interviewing you. But when the interview starts, something’s “off.” Dorie Clark.
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Management Consulted
JUNE 25, 2014
In 9 out of 10 cases, especially if you are an experienced hire or come from a non-target school, having a contact inside a consulting firm will make the difference between getting an interview or not. How your networking effort will affect the way your resume is reviewed. Networking and the Consulting Resume Review.
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Management Consulted
DECEMBER 7, 2014
. BRIDGESPAN INTERVIEWS & CULTURE . BRIDGESPAN INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING . Bridgespan’s interview process is fairly straightforward and is pretty much the industry norm when it comes to interviewing with a consulting firm. How To Write a Management Consulting Resume. KEY STATS FOR BRIDGESPAN.
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Tom Spencer
AUGUST 15, 2020
When you walk into an interview, even before you speak, shake hands or talk through your resume, something else is doing a lot of talking in your behalf: your appearance. Please make sure to polish your shoes carefully before the interview. Always wear a blazer to an interview. Reading Time: 4 minutes. Briefcase/Bags.
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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
JANUARY 27, 2023
Interviews at consulting firms are often broken down into 3 segments: Fit Interview (~10 mins) Case Interview (~30 mins) Questions and Answers (~5 mins) While the vast majority of content out there focuses on the case interview, it is worth pointing out that the fit interview should not be overlooked.
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Management Consulted
JANUARY 27, 2009
Through Management Consulted, I’ve written article upon article about the consulting industry. From salaries to travel, from boutiques to MBB, I’ve helped people understand the job, write the perfect resumes , and ace the toughest interviews. The Consulting Bible blows all of that content out of the water.
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Tom Spencer
MARCH 10, 2018
Now, to move forward, you have to understand and prepare extremely well for the interviews. This article will give you a helicopter view of the interview process, and then dive into one part of it. I will continue this topic in my next article, which will consider the fine details of all you need to know. Fit 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 Resume Tips. Top 10 Interview Tips. In future weeks, I plan to release case studies, interview guides, and the like. Check out his blog here. 2 Why did you start this blog?
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Management Consulted
JULY 8, 2013
For the low price of $575, each participant receives a complete resume / cover letter edit ($350), the MC Book Bundle ($195) and 8 hours of group instruction (priceless). Additionally, if you’d like to keep working with us on 1:1 interview prep, you receive a discount on one of our interview packages.
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Harvard Business
DECEMBER 21, 2016
Who gets invited to interview? Based on prior research showing that hiring in top professional services firms is highly skewed toward applicants from wealthy families, we expected that an applicant’s social class background would play a decisive role in determining interview invitations.
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Harvard Business
AUGUST 18, 2023
But despite that impressive resume, it hasn’t always been easy. In the interview, Jim talked about the bullying he endured as a young man, the years he spent living a closeted double life, and on how he ultimately developed the confidence he needed to be his authentic self at work.
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Management Consulted
FEBRUARY 7, 2016
TOWERS WATSON CONSULTING INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING. Be prepared for several rounds of interviews, the first of which usually consists of connecting with a recruiter for a phone screen. This will be followed by an interview for more specific questioning regarding your past experience and your case interview skills.
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Management Consulted
OCTOBER 2, 2016
CORNERSTONE RESEARCH INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING. Now to the section you’ve all been waiting for…the interview process! Cornerstone Research usually has only two rounds of interviews, and the first round can be conducted either over the phone or in person. Nervous about your case and behavioral interview chances?
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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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Harvard Business
MAY 4, 2016
Updating your LinkedIn profile and resume. 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? You know the standard advice.
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Harvard Business
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Expertly distill your career into two minutes or less.
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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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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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Consulting Matters
APRIL 24, 2020
Interview Transcript: Betsy Jordyn : Hey, it’s Betsy Jordyn. I started with an article, then a five-dollar eBook, and then $199 you know strategy workbook. Charles Browne : Hi. Betsy Jordyn : So, what I would love to do first, is like just take us back in time, and tell us a little bit about your journey. Betsy Jordyn : Yeah.
156 Harvard Business
JULY 14, 2016
You’ve just landed an interview for your dream job. If you’re like most people, you’ll spend hours, perhaps days, preparing for that interview. But, in spite of your careful preparation, your interviewer might not evaluate your skills, ability, and potential using an equally thorough process. Digital Article.
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Seth Godin Blog
OCTOBER 23, 2024
In 1983, an old article from the Harvard Business Review changed my life. In 1960, Ted Levitt, a professor at HBS, wrote the most popular article in the Review’s history. I was a (very) young MBA student at Stanford and somehow got an interview for a summer job working as the assistant to Jim Levy, the CEO of Activision.
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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. I suggest you network with anyone within a management consulting firm regardless of whether they are involved in recruiting or consulting resume screening. Very hard to predict. Additional Resources.
Management Consulted
APRIL 27, 2014
Many history, English, and art majors, engineers, and law students – all of interest to consulting firms, but lacking in business basics – come to us asking how they can develop their business understanding to prepare for consulting interviews. How to Write a Consulting Resume From Scratch. Other MC Posts.
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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.
Management Consulting Prep
SEPTEMBER 21, 2019
Resume In my previous article, I have mentioned about Candidate-led case interview, in which the candidate will guide through the whole case and ask for more information from the interviewee. A quick glance A consulting … Consulting Resume vs CV, when to use which? appeared first on Management Consulting Prep.
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Management Consulted
MARCH 19, 2017
Interview Tips & Tricks. The interview process can be a bit stressful mainly because they are looking for people who can contribute to their already existing creative world; you will definitely want to prepare for the interview. Not sure how to turn your resume in to a compelling story? Prepare for interviews.
100 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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Tom Spencer
JULY 5, 2024
In the previous article, I provided a high-level overview of the MBA landscape. Resume – 15% Your resume is the first document that the Admissions Committee will look at, and so gives a first impression of your profile, and contextualizes your essays and recommendations.
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