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5 Tips for Freshmen to Tackle the Recruiting Process

Tom Spencer

So, you recently graduated high school, got into a top school, and now suddenly you are bombarded with talk about internships, clubs, top firms, consulting interviews, and more. Here are 5 tips that will put you on the right track to navigating the recruiting process: 1. You can download our sample spreadsheet here.

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CV and Cover Letter Basics

Tom Spencer

Top consulting firms receive thousands of applications per year, and so your cover letter and CV form a crucial first step in your application that will determine whether you secure a first round interview. The recruiter will be looking for evidence of: Strong academic performance. How to Create a Killer Cover Letter.

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How to Quiet the Recruiting Chaos

Tom Spencer

Whether you’re recruiting for consulting via a graduate program or going it alone, the process is extremely time-consuming and chaotic. In this piece, I will arm you with a few simple tools (templates) that will help to keep your recruiting activities organized. Companies (Applications). Click to expand the image. .

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Gaining Consulting Contacts

Tom Spencer

AS an aspiring consultant, the purpose of networking is to gain industry contacts, learn about your target firms, and obtain names that you can use in your application cover letter (e.g. “I There are various ways to gain contacts prior to sending out your consulting applications. (Source: Flickr ).