MishTalk

MAY 28, 2014

Are poor resumes to blame? An article in The Independent suggests that is part of the problem. Nine out of 10 companies surveyed by the Association of Graduate Recruiters are struggling to fill all their vacancies, it concludes. Graduates looking for jobs struggle to fine them. Employers cannot find qualified graduates.

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Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Is my resume where it needs to be?” Also – scroll down to the end of the article and see what came out of our conversation just 3 weeks after we talked! We’ve got your resume to go through, and as I gather you have a whole bunch of questions about consulting. Commercial Pilot’s Resume. Is that right?

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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. We offer resume editing and interview prep.

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CaseInterview.com

MAY 9, 2019

I went through workshops offered by these firms and talked to numerous recruiters and consultants. I did the same for resume questions, i.e., I tried to structure my answers to questions like "Why our firm?" My Reply: Congratulations on the BCG offer, and thank you for sharing the ups and downs in your recruiting process.

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Five ways to catch a recruiter’s attention.

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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. Reading Time: 4 minutes. Even though your clothes do not speak, they communicate a lot about you. Different aspects of improving your appearance are explored below.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

Before starting your application journey, the very first thing is to understand the recruitment process and selection criteria of those management consulting firms. During this first step, you will need to provide materials like your Cover Letter, Resume and Transcripts/Test scores (GMAT, GRE, etc.). Alright, this is super important.

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Management Consulted

JULY 10, 2016

It’s no secret McKinsey recruits PhD and APD level candidates, but the process is unique compared to the way the firm hires other candidates. 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 ). *We’re

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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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Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

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. The 2/4 point structure for resume questions – and how to use this framework for any fit question (pg. What you should never say when asked questions about your recruiting status (pg.

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CaseInterview.com

MAY 9, 2019

1) On campus / Send in your Application - Recruiting. When I was at Stanford, McKinsey would come on campus to recruit in December or January each year (I forget the exact month). Hint - recruiting coordinators have a slow season, and I had contacted this person during her slow month. The story above is an example of #2.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 2, 2021

You might have a picture-perfect resume. Your credentials might even get past the robotic sorters looking through thousands of resumes for specific “buzz words”. There are two other ways to build your network with potential recruiters and employers: virtual information sessions and coffee chats.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 17, 2018

First things first, your consulting application is the most important part of the recruitment process for two reasons. The HR person will look at your Resume, Cover Letter, and Transcript and decide whether you are qualified to attend a first round interview. Craft exceptional application materials (Cover letter and Resume).

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Tom Spencer

JULY 18, 2021

While you can talk with recruiters or alumni from your school about potential employment opportunities out there, you have no real way of knowing how it will feel to utilize your degree without actually working. Every article about securing your dream job talks about networking, so why not get a head start on it? Build Your Network.

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 7, 2014

BRIDGESPAN INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING . Typically Bridgespan doesn’t do a lot of hiring directly from schools, because the hiring process generally favors recruits with 2+ years formal experience and heavy on-the-job analytical training. How To Write a Management Consulting Resume. Diversity Programs. Reading.

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Management Consulted

JANUARY 20, 2014

BEARINGPOINT INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING. BearingPoint recruits students from the top business management schools around the world, but has had an inconsistent presence at many due to its own internal drama. If BearingPoint comes to your school to recruit, let us know! What if your resume gets rejected by every consulting firm?

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CaseInterview.com

AUGUST 15, 2019

As a former consulting resume and cover letter reader for McKinsey, and someone who has reviewed thousands of applications, I have noticed an interesting trend. Most cover letters stink, and many resumes emphasize the wrong things. Most people obsess over resume format -- what font size, margins, etc. Here's why it works.

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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. Frameworks. Experiential Questions. Case Studies. Presentations.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 6, 2022

In this article, I will suggest six experiential learning opportunities that can help you gain professional experience. By articulating the problems you solved in your resume and during future interviews, recruiters will be better able to understand your professional skillset. Developing the Right Mindset.

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CaseInterview.com

MAY 9, 2019

I suggest you network with anyone within a management consulting firm regardless of whether they are involved in recruiting or consulting resume screening. Your goal is not to contact people who can help you in recruiting. My response is networking, if done properly, is never taken as a negative. Very hard to predict.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 9, 2023

This article reflects on 4 activities that were common time sinks in college. However, as a busy consultant, sometimes we do not have the luxury (or sufficient time budgeted from the client) to conduct a lengthy review of articles. This skill will save you lots of your (and your client’s) time and money.

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CaseInterview.com

MARCH 5, 2019

They desire applicants who have tangible experience on their resume, with specific and quantifiable goals. Some consulting firms recruit individuals quite early. Here are some of the top MBA programs that consulting firms recruit from, and the first-year consulting salary figures associated with these MBA programs. rawpixel.

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 14, 2016

In late August last year, the New York Times ran a no holds barred article on life at Amazon. Are you an employer,recruiter, or hiring manager? If you offer service with a smile, you’ll be successful. Amazon is simply Exhibit A of this principle. Finally, every interviewee signs a mutual NDA form at the start. Let us help you.

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CaseInterview.com

MARCH 21, 2019

Private equity firms also enjoy recruiting former consultants. Consulting also provides a powerful resume stamp of pedigree that makes many other professionals stand up and take notice. Just as a Harvard or Stanford on a resume catches people's eye, so does a McKinsey or Bain.

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CaseInterview.com

MARCH 10, 2019

The first step in the application process where cuts are made would be the Consulting Resume and Cover Letter Screen. get an awful lot of resumes out of the blue -- but historically they. have done the majority of recruiting out of the schools (under grad, MBA, JD, MD, PhD). what's impressive on the resume and what's not.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 2, 2024

In this article, we will delve into global MBA rankings and provide guidance on how to use or not use them. The Economist New Career Opportunities: Based on the diversity of recruiters, placement success, and student assessment of career services. What do MBA rankings actually mean?

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Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 7, 2019

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. Note: if this is the only option, optimize your initial resume and cover letter and ideally have these reviewed by a consultant from the relevant firm.). Next Step: The Interviews.

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CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 30, 2019

I wasn't ready to give up, so I decided to reach out to some recruiters that were listed on the firm's websites (mistake). I got in touch with her, she had me add my GMAT (770; I should have had it on all along) to my resume , and got me in touch with the recruiter. They receive probably 50,000 - 100,000+ resumes a year.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 13, 2019

After reading your article on CVs and resumes , I set my sights on getting a big name employer since I didn't have any work experience or a big name school on my resume. In your case, you've demonstrated that a path for non-target, non-brand name employers on resumes does exist.

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 30, 2016

If you’ve got your heart set on consulting, this article is for you. Having an impressive leadership item on your resume or showing membership in a fraternity or sorority will go a long way in dispelling any stereotypes about your social skills. and Global MBA programs for consulting by looking at undergrads.

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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 Resume That Will Get You the Interview. Your resume needs to show all of these skills. Academic Performance.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 27, 2019

As addressed in my article from last week , non-MBA graduate students face a comparatively more challenging journey in their quest to enter the management consulting industry. Occasionally, business schools will host consulting recruiting events that are open to all schools within the university, and non-MBAs can piggy back.

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Harvard Business

MAY 4, 2016

Updating your LinkedIn profile and resume. But for the most part, recruiters aren’t calling. So how can you make your resume, profile, and interview more effective? Let’s look at how to do this by analyzing the resume and LinkedIn profile of a startup marketing executive. You’re searching for a new job.

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CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 31, 2019

As the full time recruitment season in Autumn 2010 approached, I returned to your site and subscribed to your mailing list too. For you, I wanted to point out that recently, I revised and added new online tutorials and articles on how to write a consulting cover letter and what employers look for in a consulting resume.

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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. Access their events calendar to find out when they’re coming to your school and make sure you drop your consulting-ready resume at their booth.

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 21, 2016

Specifically, we used a technique — known as the resume audit method — that is widely seen as the gold standard for measuring employment discrimination. All in all, we sent fictitious resumes to 316 offices of 147 top law firms in 14 cities, from candidates who were supposedly trying to land a summer internship position.

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CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 31, 2019

I hadn't applied during the regular recruiting season as I was planning on going directly to an MBA program and trying to get into consulting afterwards. This was the mental image I had in my mind when I was recruiting (and no information existed anywhere to counter this image. so it seemed like a better fit for me, so I focused.

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