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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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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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#8: 5 Reasons Why EVERY Consultant Needs Systems Thinking

Consulting Matters

Download Episode Transcript. You may be thinking right now, “What does this have to do with consulting to change?” In this podcast from my series Consulting Matters: Mastering the Art and Science of the Business , I give you a quick overview to how organizations function. I have two children.

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Consulting Roles

Tom Spencer

A consultant who enjoys a successful career progression within the consulting industry will be promoted up through the ranks and hold various different roles along the way. An entry level consultant may be called a business analyst or junior associate. New recruits who hold an advanced degree (e.g. (Source: Flickr ).

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Part 1: How to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile for Independent Consulting

Successful Independent Consulting

You can download the entire series as a reference guide here. Whether or not you have a website for your independent consulting business, it’s critical that you have a polished, professional profile on LinkedIn. For example, Management Consultant or Founder of Jane Smith Consulting are too vague to be useful.

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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 ).

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Building Consulting Relationships

Tom Spencer

This post considers how to build consulting relationships. Invest in one quality business suit that you can wear throughout the recruitment process. If you are a practicing consultant then this might include sharing industry knowledge or making helpful introductions. (Source: Flickr ). Don’t do it. Best wishes, Joe.