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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. Although it may be less important than a resume, it is a crucial way to sell yourself as a qualified candidate. Quality beats quantity here.

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Starting your Consulting Journey as a College Student

Tom Spencer

After spending 18-years under the guidance of your parents, you gain the freedom to explore the world, study a degree of your choice, discover who you are, and explore potential career options. Consulting firms are highly invested in consulting clubs because they offer an ideal recruitment platform from which they can handpick top talent.

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Networking: If You Wait, You Are Late!

Tom Spencer

Do not expect professors to have recruiters for your dream firm on speed dial. It is common sense to attend information sessions and recruiting events during the semester in which you are applying for jobs, but did you think about attending them sooner? In registering for the event, I was able to submit my resume.

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Generalist vs Specialist Firm Interviews

Tom Spencer

Case Studies. There is a lot to think about when preparing for consulting interviews , and you may want to check out some of our other blog posts and guides for preparing your resume , creating your cover letter , and improving your network. Frameworks. Experiential Questions. Presentations. While these firms all hire Ph.D.’s

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Why an Internship is Not a Step Back During Graduate School

Tom Spencer

While you can talk with recruiters or alumni from your school about potential employment opportunities out there, you have no real way of knowing how it will feel to utilize your degree without actually working. Simply the process of applying to internships puts your resume on the desks of recruiters. Find Career Mentors.

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3 strategies to apply for U.S. consulting jobs from European business schools

Management Consulted

1.) Study abroad/summer internships – The first option is to get U.S. work or school experience your resume will not get a second glance. There are a few ways that you can get “USA” on your resume. There are a few ways that you can get “USA” on your resume. work experience before or during B-school.

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Networking Your Way into Consulting, Even in a Pandemic

Tom Spencer

You might have a picture-perfect resume. Your credentials might even get past the robotic sorters looking through thousands of resumes for specific “buzz words”. There are two other ways to build your network with potential recruiters and employers: virtual information sessions and coffee chats. Be confident. Be adaptable.