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How to Address a Resume Gap When Switching Careers

Harvard Business

But what should you do if your job search has become a disheartening slog and the gap on your resume just seems to be growing wider by the day? In this article, the author offers practical advice to help you navigate your career switch when you’re worried about a widening gap on your resume.

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Interview Preparation: Your Path to Success

Tom Spencer

Job interviews can be nerve-wracking, but with proper preparation, you can significantly increase your chances of success. Whether you’re a fresh graduate or an experienced professional, thorough interview preparation is key to showcasing your skills, qualifications, and personality.

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Acing the Fit Interview — Strategy and Approach

Tom Spencer

Interviews at consulting firms are often broken down into 3 segments: Fit Interview (~10 mins) Case Interview (~30 mins) Questions and Answers (~5 mins) While the vast majority of content out there focuses on the case interview, it is worth pointing out that the fit interview should not be overlooked.

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How to Explain a Gap in Your Resume

Harvard Business

Since the pandemic, most employers have been more understanding and less discriminating regarding resume gaps — but you have to be ready to explain the gaps clearly, confidently, and without stumbling. The author discusses five common reasons for work-history gaps — and how to own the gap during the interview process.

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Writing the Perfect Consulting Resume: 4Tips toWriting Your Resume with an Example.

CaseInterview.com

For almost any professional job, applicants are required to provide a resume and cover letter to demonstrate their qualifications. Your resume is one of the most important documents during the application process, as it acts as a summary of your education, experience, and skillset.

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Case Interview Foundations: 6 Types of Case Interviews

Management Consulted

So, after writing the perfect resume and cover letter, and preparing at least 6 Hero Stories, it’s time to face the music. Once you have been requested to come for an interview it won’t be just to discuss your GPA, background, or experience – that ends up being important, but only later.

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6 Fit Interview Questions and How to Answer Them

Tom Spencer

In my last blog post I wrote about how new grads can navigate interview season when they finally receive a consulting interview they’re excited about. You can find the full article here. Interview questions are commonly split up into technical, behavioural and fit questions. It’s important! Try to be calm about it.