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How to Win Your Consulting Case Competition

Tom Spencer

Are you signed up for a case competition , ready to showcase your skills and get a quick resume-building experience? For example, if a case is related to business, it is likely to involve questions about finance and accounting, strategy, and marketing. You might choose a finance major, a marketing major, and a sociology major.

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Consultant Ninja: What to put on a consulting resume (part 3 of a.

Consultant Ninja

What to put on a consulting resume (part 3 of a continuing series). 2010-Present: Off the road 2009 Stats: Airline Miles: 24,902 Nights away from home: 73 (of 216: 34% of nights) AMEX Charges: $21,220 2008 Stats: Airline miles: 87,589 Nights away from home: 159 (of 365: 43.6% Presentation Zen. Wednesday, December 10, 2008.

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Dinged From MBB Consulting Firms – Now What?

Management Consulted

If you are an undergrad who has been turned down for a summer internship at MBB, going in to finance is your next best bet. In addition, having a finance internship under your belt shows that you’ve got the necessary quant skills to succeed in consulting. For the Pre-MBA level, finance should be your last option.

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What are interviewers from consulting firms really looking for?

Tom Spencer

Based on the bit of information presented to you, can you logically connect the dots and recommend a sensible solution as you work through the case? Presentation Skills. This is where your behavioural stories, your resume walk-through, and anecdotes about past experience will come in handy. Conclusion. Image: Pexels.

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Networking 102: It’s Never Been More Important – And It Truly. Does. Work.

Management Consulted

” Firm Presentations. How would you prepare for a firm presentation and networking mixer? ” “For organized networking events, is it appropriate to carry a resume on you? Click here for a step-by-step guide to information sessions and company presentations. Finance-Specific Networking.

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The 3 Secrets of a Successful Consulting Interview Suit

Management Consulted

Before starting Black Lapel , Tian worked in finance and his wife was a consultant at McKinsey. When you don’t have a lot of professional experience to refer to on your resume, like many starting out in the consulting world, making a professional impression is extremely important. A poor fit looks sloppy.

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You’ve been rejected from all consulting jobs. What’s next?

Management Consulted

What’s next – when your resume doesn’t receive an interview; your first round doesn’t lead to a call-back; your final round receives a polite rejection? If you don’t make it past the resume stage, don’t ask. Here are some possible criteria for resume rejections. Focus on upcoming interviews.

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