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Starting your Consulting Journey as a College Student

Tom Spencer

Joining a consulting club can provide you with numerous benefits: networking, learning how to do a case study, assistance with resume and cover letter writing, and access to resources to prepare for interviews. Top performing students are often selected to attend networking events at company offices.

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5 Steps To Securing a Consulting Internship

Tom Spencer

Most consultancies hold company presentations, networking events, or workshops for students at target universities, which enable you to get to know them better. Spend some time perfecting your CV and cover letter. Research what each firm is looking for in a candidate and adjust your CV and cover letter to match that profile.

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Welcome to new readers plus a few questions answered

Management Consulted

I spent the next two years learning as much as possible so I could take those skills and start my own company. I’ve been helping friends/colleagues looking to enter management consulting for years with their resumes, cover letters, interviews, and questions. It really teaches you to focus on the things that matter. #2

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Using Case Interview Prep for Non-Consulting Offers

CaseInterview.com

It was a business case task where you get a bunch of documents and papers with a lot of relevant & irrelevant info. You have 1 hour to go through the docs and develop recommendations for the company to solve the existing issues (which you also need to identify based on the given material).

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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. Profitability is the ultimate business metric , and profitability cases can address a business in any industry. What should Company X do about revenues (prices x volumes)? Market Study.

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How to Apply for a New Job After You’ve Been Fired

Harvard Business

Perhaps you didn’t fit in with the company’s culture, or you and your boss didn’t see eye to eye. You need to “understand what type of company will work for you,” he adds. “Look for companies that might be open to candidates in your situation,” he says. Reach out to your network.

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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. Generalist Firm Interviews.