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Cover Letters Still Matter—Even If They’re Not Required

Harvard Business

In a competitive job market, a great one can make all the difference.

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Case Interview Foundations: 6 Types of Case Interviews

Management Consulted

So, after writing the perfect resume and cover letter, and preparing at least 6 Hero Stories, it’s time to face the music. Two, you solve them the same way you solve a market sizing question (see below) – by breaking down the solution into component parts. . The original market was $24M/year. Market Sizing.

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5 Tips for Freshmen to Tackle the Recruiting Process

Tom Spencer

The recruiting process, especially in the unstructured manner it usually occurs for freshmen and sophomores, can seem like a Gordian knot of networking, coffee chats, resume drops, clubs, cover letters, and more. Keep a to-do list to keep track of tasks: sending resumes, drafting cover letters, and sending networking emails.

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How to get a case interview

CaseInterview.com

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. Cover These Important Sections. Keep It Simple.

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Launching a Consulting Career in the Developing World

Tom Spencer

Applying for a job entails completing online questionnaires, writing cover letters, and undergoing psychometric assessments before you are even invited for an interview. The management consultancy market is heavily concentrated in a few Western developed economies. Source: Consultancy.org. Attend a Top College. Conclusion.

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A Note to University Seniors

Tom Spencer

Because the market is flooded with high achieving students, it’s difficult to stand out. If you’ve ever found yourself praying before an interview for the universe to help you “just get this one offer”, you’re experiencing the symptoms of these fundamentally tough market conditions. This typically takes 3 to 6 months. Image: Pexels.

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Reader FAQ – Switching gears: from intern to full-time, from IT to strategy, and from PwC and IBM to MBB

Management Consulted

You’ll need to be able to play this up on your resume and in your cover letter, so cover your bases and rock your first year (starting with your first 3 months – when your status at PwC will largely be determined). They’re also bigger, and take a broader look at the experienced hire and APD market.

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