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5 Steps To Securing a Consulting Internship

Tom Spencer

Do they serve specific industries or do they have functional expertise in certain areas? 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. Get comfortable with case studies and develop your own style.

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Proposals, Part 1: Why Are They A Waste?

The Consultants Peer Group

We are not, folks, preparing financial statements that need to be comparable to others in the same industry. Differences: Some of them have a cover letter that introduces the consultant or the consulting firm, the purpose of the proposal, and the main benefits of the project. To be successful we have to do so differently.

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Welcome to new readers plus a few questions answered

Management Consulted

For my new readers, here are some recommended and popular articles for you to browse: Management Consulting and the Consulting Industry 101. I’ve been helping friends/colleagues looking to enter management consulting for years with their resumes, cover letters, interviews, and questions. Check out his blog here.

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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. Consulting is a data-based industry – but where there are no facts, there are well-developed estimates. case interviews' Consulting Math. Profitability. Want more reading?

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

Harvard Business

It’s unwise to omit your previous job from your CV and cover letter because you “don’t want to leave a gap” in your employment, says Lees. ” Your cover letter needn’t dwell on your prior job either, according to Fernández-Aráoz. In writing, focus on the positive.

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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.

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Conversation with 2020 Delivery

Tom Spencer

Tom: When graduates come on board, would they be expected to sit within one of those industries, for example be primarily focused on health, or would it depend on the needs of the clients? Mike Meredith: Our recruitment process involves: CV and Cover Letter review. We receive lots of CVs and covering letters.