CaseInterview.com

MAY 9, 2019

Management Consulting Networking Success Story: I just want to drop you one additional thank you e-mail, as I heavily relied on your preparation sources throughout my interviewing journey (and the corresponding case interview preparation). I went through workshops offered by these firms and talked to numerous recruiters and consultants.

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MishTalk

MAY 28, 2014

Are poor resumes to blame? An article in The Independent suggests that is part of the problem. Nine out of 10 companies surveyed by the Association of Graduate Recruiters are struggling to fill all their vacancies, it concludes. Graduates looking for jobs struggle to fine them. Employers cannot find qualified graduates.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

Before starting your application journey, the very first thing is to understand the recruitment process and selection criteria of those management consulting firms. During this first step, you will need to provide materials like your Cover Letter, Resume and Transcripts/Test scores (GMAT, GRE, etc.). Let me repeat.

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Management Consulted

MARCH 19, 2017

Admirably, the company has managed to retain a highly positive work environment. Employees are highly complementary of both the smarts of fellow employees and the accessibility of senior management. Not sure how to turn your resume in to a compelling story? Then check out our resume editing services today!

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Tom Spencer

MAY 6, 2022

In this article, I will suggest six experiential learning opportunities that can help you gain professional experience. By articulating the problems you solved in your resume and during future interviews, recruiters will be better able to understand your professional skillset. Developing the Right Mindset.

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CaseInterview.com

AUGUST 15, 2019

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. Here's why it works.

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CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 30, 2019

I had my eye on management consulting for some time, so I decided to give it a shot. I wasn't ready to give up, so I decided to reach out to some recruiters that were listed on the firm's websites (mistake). After talking with the recruiter, I was set up to do a practice case over the phone with an ex-McKinsey consultant.

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Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Is my resume where it needs to be?” Also – scroll down to the end of the article and see what came out of our conversation just 3 weeks after we talked! We’ve got your resume to go through, and as I gather you have a whole bunch of questions about consulting. Commercial Pilot’s Resume. Is that right?

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CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 31, 2019

As the full time recruitment season in Autumn 2010 approached, I returned to your site and subscribed to your mailing list too. For you, I wanted to point out that recently, I revised and added new online tutorials and articles on how to write a consulting cover letter and what employers look for in a consulting resume.

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 27, 2008

He regularly blogs about management consulting and MBA issues and has sensible, smart advice for just about everything career-related. For my new readers, here are some recommended and popular articles for you to browse: Management Consulting and the Consulting Industry 101. Management Consulting versus Investment Banking.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 17, 2018

First things first, your consulting application is the most important part of the recruitment process for two reasons. The HR person will look at your Resume, Cover Letter, and Transcript and decide whether you are qualified to attend a first round interview. Craft exceptional application materials (Cover letter and Resume).

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CaseInterview.com

MARCH 10, 2019

The first step in the application process where cuts are made would be the Consulting Resume and Cover Letter Screen. get an awful lot of resumes out of the blue -- but historically they. have done the majority of recruiting out of the schools (under grad, MBA, JD, MD, PhD). what's impressive on the resume and what's not.

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Management Consulted

JULY 10, 2016

It’s no secret McKinsey recruits PhD and APD level candidates, but the process is unique compared to the way the firm hires other candidates. We’re starting this article off assuming that you’ve already knocked some socks off during networking (see here ) and created a masterful resume and cover letter (see here ). *We’re

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Harvard Business

MAY 4, 2016

Updating your LinkedIn profile and resume. But for the most part, recruiters aren’t calling. So how can you make your resume, profile, and interview more effective? Hiring managers will see what you have done — and can do for them. You’re searching for a new job. You know the standard advice.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 13, 2019

After reading your article on CVs and resumes , I set my sights on getting a big name employer since I didn't have any work experience or a big name school on my resume. In your case, you've demonstrated that a path for non-target, non-brand name employers on resumes does exist. Read Our Privacy Policy.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Here is my question: Recently while I was rejected by the consulting firm that I applied to, I also received offers from [ major international consumer bank ] - management associate; [ major consumer products company ] - financial analyst; and another management associate of our local leader bank. Read Our Privacy Policy. No, Thanks!

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Tom Spencer

JULY 27, 2019

As addressed in my article from last week , non-MBA graduate students face a comparatively more challenging journey in their quest to enter the management consulting industry. Occasionally, business schools will host consulting recruiting events that are open to all schools within the university, and non-MBAs can piggy back.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 13, 2019

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 Resume That Will Get You the Interview. Your resume needs to show all of these skills. Academic Performance.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Having been an engineer for close to two years at this point, my GPA was extremely low for the top management consulting firms (2.8 ). However, I knew that with extensive networking and with a continued extreme success in my classes I would ultimately end up at a top management consulting firm. This was the one interview I had.

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CaseInterview.com

AUGUST 20, 2019

Networks , networks, networks after missing most campus recruiting deadlines. This is the motivation for what happens next: Studies everything in print about management consulting once finding out Deloitte is still recruiting on campus. The recruiting season came at a very busy time for me.

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CaseInterview.com

MARCH 21, 2019

Below is a recap of four key reasons management consulting provides a truly differentiated career opportunity. Many consulting firms also invest significant dollars in their knowledge management and training programs. I have heard a number of hiring managers and headhunters remark that a year of consulting experience is worth 1.5-3

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 14, 2016

In late August last year, the New York Times ran a no holds barred article on life at Amazon. Want access to Management Consulted’s exclusive list of consulting and post consulting jobs if so then click here to gain access to our job board. Are you an employer,recruiter, or hiring manager? Are you an employer?

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Tom Spencer

JULY 11, 2020

This article looks at some of the key questions to consider as you pursue a career in the management consulting industry. Working for a large consulting firm with a globally recognised brand name will also be a valuable asset on your resume, which can help you get into a top business school or secure an attractive exit opportunity.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

As a recruiter, if you saw a CV from a guy from BCG [ Eastern Europe ] and A.T. From a prestige factor, BCG is the better name to have on the consulting resume , particularly if you are early in your career and you do not have another big brand name employer preceding ATK or BCG.

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CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 31, 2019

I hadn't applied during the regular recruiting season as I was planning on going directly to an MBA program and trying to get into consulting afterwards. Before my interviews with both firms, I actually got rejected from non- management consulting jobs (even though they were both less prestigious firms and would have been backups for me).

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Management Consulted

JANUARY 20, 2014

BearingPoint Managing Partner: Peter Mockler. This consulting business unit focused on both technology and management. Shortly after going public, the new KPMG Consulting, LLC management announced their intentions of some aggressive international acquisitions funded by their new IPO. BearingPoint Locations: 17 Countries.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

I was so nervous and overwhelmed by the volume of the material that I started to panic and didn't manage to prepare myself properly. I managed it so well that I even had some minutes to rethink my answers and prepare mentally for the questions. You get then 5 minutes to present your conclusions. Read Our Privacy Policy. No, Thanks!

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 7, 2014

Bridgespan has a board of 12 distingushed trustees whose backgrounds include both the for-profit and non-profit sectors, two of them being Thomas Tierney, Cofounder & Chairman, and Bob Bechek, Worldwide Managing Director of Bain & Company. Colin Bowman – Product Manager – Yahoo. Networking Groups.

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 30, 2016

If you’ve got your heart set on consulting, this article is for you. Having an impressive leadership item on your resume or showing membership in a fraternity or sorority will go a long way in dispelling any stereotypes about your social skills. and Global MBA programs for consulting by looking at undergrads.

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Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 7, 2016

Towers Watson Consulting specializes in HR consulting of all kinds, and risk management consulting in particular, while also counting actuarial and investment consulting practices under its umbrella. A total of 8 Managing Directors over various regions and issue areas help him lead the widely respected firm. Talent Management.

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Management Consulted

MAY 10, 2015

Hay and Associates, Management Consultants.” The firm was started on the premise that maximizing companies’ people management skills would vastly improve their output, both in terms of quality and quantity. Dale Purves died in 1966, and Milton Rock became the new Managing Director. Hay Group Engagement Cost: $250K.

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CaseInterview.com

JULY 17, 2019

Following is a success story I received from a new BCG hire who has some insightful tips for those still recruiting as well as my follow-up where I elaborate on the importance of perseverance and hard work in obtaining a consulting offer. Prepare for math , cases, and comments on resume questions. Prepare well. a math mistake.

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Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 15, 2018

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. Analyst vs. Management. Taking it personally.

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 2, 2016

Founded in 1989 by three former consultants of the MAC Group (a boutique sales and distribution consulting firm), Cornerstone Research was established to be very different than the general management consulting firm it was birthed from; focused on unique clients, managing delicate client relationships, and offering specialized work.

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Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

It’s harder to get an offer at a consulting firm once you’ve passed the resume screen than it is to get into MIT. The 2/4 point structure for resume questions – and how to use this framework for any fit question (pg. What you should never say when asked questions about your recruiting status (pg.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 12, 2017

” In the workplace, this “can stymie diversity, recruiting, promotion, and retention efforts.” “Managers have to learn to de-bias their practices and procedures.” “Managers have to learn to de-bias their practices and procedures.” ” Go blind for the resume review.

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 21, 2018

Every manager knows the termination playbook: Be direct, keep it short, walk the employee out the door, shut down access to email, and so on. Having led three businesses, managed thousands of employees, and overseen hundreds of terminations, I had always followed the playbook drilled into me by legal and HR professionals.

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