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Breaking into Consulting as a Non-Business Student

Tom Spencer

While this might not be essential for all consultants, it’s definitely a useful skill that is becoming increasingly commonplace as technology continues to advance. This will help you tailor your resume and cover letter to the precise skills and traits that each firm is looking for! Keep on Trying!

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3 Ways Management Consulting Applications Differ from Traditional Ones

Management Consulted

Last, but definitely not least, we’re calling out a mistake we see all too often. Your cover letter is meant to be a writing sample, NOT a sales pitch or love letter. Hit all of the key points: education, work experience, leadership experience, and why you want to work for that particular firm.

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5 Steps To Securing a Consulting Internship

Tom Spencer

Spend some time perfecting your CV and cover letter. Consultants and recruiters often spend no more than a few seconds looking at your application when shortlisting interview candidates. Research what each firm is looking for in a candidate and adjust your CV and cover letter to match that profile.

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Applying to McKinsey from a Non-Target School

CaseInterview.com

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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Case Interview Advice from Another McKinsey New Hire

CaseInterview.com

CV/covering letter. He explained that many firms have a marking system with, say, five possible marks for academics, four possible marks for previous work experience, five for extra-curriculars and perhaps one or two for a sound covering letter. Many people ask what firms are looking for in leadership type questions.