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Breaking into Consulting as a Non-Business Student

Tom Spencer

Develop Strong Quantitative Analysis Skills Consultants are often called upon to solve complex problems, so having strong quantitative analysis skills is essential. If your degree leans more heavily towards the qualitative humanities — as mine does — be sure to make special provisions to develop key quantitative skills. Keep on Trying!

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Job Hub: Airbnb Jobs and Culture

Management Consulted

Funny enough, the idea for Airbnb came about because the founders had trouble making rent, and in a desperate attempt to solve the problem they decided to throw up a website and market the extra space in their kitchen and living room to conference attendees visiting San Francisco who could find no room elsewhere. What do you say?”

Culture 100
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Conversation with Marakon

Tom Spencer

Alex Formstone is a Principal in Marakon ’s London office, and heads up recruiting in the UK for graduates and MBAs. I recently had the good fortune to talk briefly with Alex about his career, Marakon and its recruitment process. Once you join the firm you will be assigned a coach, who helps you with your professional development.

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Conversation with IMS Consulting Group

Tom Spencer

Throughout the year there are training days, “lunch and learns” and our in-house learning and development team organise many training sessions for you to pick and choose from. Analysts and Associate Consultants will do a lot of work over the phone and via conference calls. This is held in September and February each year.

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Improve Your Resume by Turning Bullet Points into Stories

Harvard Business

But for the most part, recruiters aren’t calling. Communicate across logos, taglines, ads, marketing, trademarks, media, trade shows, and conferences.” He noted his accomplishments in several areas: strategy development and execution, branding and marketing, sales, partnerships, and IP. You know the standard advice.

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Beating the odds: How to stick out from the crowd

Tom Spencer

In essence, those who subjugate their entire academic careers to a single agenda tend to develop highly similar, homogenous profiles. Here are three handy tips to help you grab the attention of recruiters: Use slight hints of creative writing in your application! Do not hesitate to free up some space for this in your CV!