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The Big Brand Name Employer

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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.

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How to Get a McKinsey Interview Through Networking

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Whilst writing my thesis on [ A topic related to economics in Islamic Countries ], I desperately sought the "World Islamic Banking Competitiveness Report", co-authored with McKinsey & Co. I cold called an array of Islamic Banks to secure a copy of this very exclusive report. Now fast forward to when resume screening happens.

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Networking to Get McKinsey, Bain & BCG Offers

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I read Marc Cosentino's Book ( Case in Point ), and I watched your videos (unfortunately, LOMS wasn't available yet). I did the same for resume questions, i.e., I tried to structure my answers to questions like "Why our firm?" What you have to realize about this role of reading consulting resumes and cover letters is this.

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Improving Confidence

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Tyra Banks. Hint - I used the exact same principles I suggest you use when writing a strong cover letter or resume. For more info on resume writing, see my video on the top 5 mistakes candidates make in writing resumes.). To access the video, just click this link: Case Interview Confidence with Roger Love.

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Alvarez & Marsal Interviews and Culture

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Alvarez & Marsal have been making waves in recent years for the high profile, high quality work they did in the midst of the banking crisis. As the 2008 banking crisis ensued, Alvarez & Marsal played a pivotal role in liquidating Lehman Brother’s assets while also servicing many other high-profile clients. Target Schools.

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Why Consulting?

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Certainly, some fields such as investment banking can top it, but the consulting salary beats out most others. Looking at the compensation at Partner banking over a million dollars annually as compared to the compensation of a professional 20 years into a corporate job makes the figures all the more appealing. Subsequent opportunities.

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From Bagging Groceries to $80k Consulting Offer

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I spent the last five months working in a grocery store after having turned down several job offers in finance and banking upon graduation last May. I knew early-on that I did not want my career to turn completely towards finance or banking and so I decided to wait and search for other options.