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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

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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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Facing Rejection from Consulting Firms

CaseInterview.com

Either your academic credentials or work experiences were not impressive enough (by their standards) or your cover letter didn't stand out enough. The cover letter is very, very, very important. Did I mention the consulting cover letter is very important? Sound familiar?). In short, I love this stuff.

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LinkedIn Hacks for Management Consulting Applicants

Tom Spencer

A candidate might spend hours on their resume and cover letter but put little thought into their LinkedIn profile other than a profile picture and a cheesy blurb in the “about” section. Instead, focus on market trends, topics that interest you in any field, or discussions you can have with colleagues.

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Breaking into Consulting as a Non-Business Student

Tom Spencer

This will help you tailor your resume and cover letter to the precise skills and traits that each firm is looking for! An MBA program will provide you with a strong foundation in business principles and give you the opportunity to specialize in areas like strategy, marketing, or finance. Keep on Trying!

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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.