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The Importance of a Consulting Cover Letter

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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.

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LEK Interview Cover Letter

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That was when I came across your site and sent you an email on how I should write my cover letter, which you kindly replied to as well. As the full time recruitment season in Autumn 2010 approached, I returned to your site and subscribed to your mailing list too. The Ultimate Guide to on How to Write a Perfect Consulting Resume.

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Networking to Get McKinsey, Bain & BCG Offers

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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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More on Networking to Get a Consulting Interview

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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. Check out our Privacy Policy below for details on how we protect and manage your submitted data.

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A Note to University Seniors

Tom Spencer

Dear university seniors, I really sympathize with the senior year recruiting grind. Additionally, COVID-19 has led to massive layoffs and the US government’s new policy , making it harder to get approval for work visas, mean that there’s a pool of great talent that is hungry to get these entry-level jobs. Reading Time: 3 minutes.

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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. Your resume needs to show all of these skills.

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How to Get a McKinsey Interview Through Networking

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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. I had a great cover letter.