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Networking to Get McKinsey, Bain & BCG Offers

CaseInterview.com

I went through workshops offered by these firms and talked to numerous recruiters and consultants. More precisely, I built custom frameworks around your "Business Situation" Framework (Customer, Product, Company, Competition) by adding selected notions from Cosentino (and my own ideas). It is a painful experience.

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7 Networking Mistakes to Avoid

Tom Spencer

When it comes to recruiting the three big criteria are: networking, application package (cover letter, resume, and transcript), and interview. In today’s article, I would like to share seven (7) tips on “what not to do” from an employer’s perspective.

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Bridgespan Non-Profit Consulting Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

Colin Bowman – Product Manager – Yahoo. BRIDGESPAN INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING . However, there are 2 exceptions: a focus on social impact in the fit interview, and the need to submit a essay with your application and cover letter. Tara Abrahams – President – Girls Rising. Diversity Programs.

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Improve Your Resume by Turning Bullet Points into Stories

Harvard Business

But for the most part, recruiters aren’t calling. ” “Craft brand identities that position products and companies to capture #1 category positions. Attained #1 position in composite rail tie category and became the standard by which all other rail tie manufacturers’ products are measured throughout the U.S.,

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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? Does this sound familiar?). Sound familiar?).

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Generalist vs Specialist Firm Interviews

Tom Spencer

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. As an advanced degree student, I will share my experiences applying for jobs with an engineering Ph.D.

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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. I remember a conversation I had with the MIT recruiting team.