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Reader FAQ – “Designer” Consulting Resumes, Late Applications, and Plan Bs

Management Consulted

You’ve bombarded us with insightful questions about resumes, interviews, applications, and how to pick up the pieces and consider alternatives to consulting when you don’t make the cut. While each question comes from a unique personal perspective, many of the issues apply to our entire reader base of consulting wanna-bes.

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Starting your Consulting Journey as a College Student

Tom Spencer

My interest in consulting began at university , before then I was certain I would become a diplomat. My personal experience as a graduate and now working for a consulting firm shows that you can build upon your initial college experience to launch a successful consulting career. Join a consulting club.

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Clever Side Hustles for Students and Aspiring Consultants

Tom Spencer

While many consulting blogs help you land a lucrative main job and career, this specific article will suggest some side hustles to bring in extra cash. Not only can this type of position provide some monetary benefits in exchange for some time, but it often looks good on your resume, and does not conflict with classes or casual jobs.

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Reader FAQ: The one-page resume rule, applying overseas, and why our phone number is unlisted

Management Consulted

We offer our time to paying clients for assistance with resume reviews (Power Half Hour), personalized networking advice (1-hour sessions), and Case Interview Prep (Prep Packages). I plan to take full advantage of this as well as the access to Fuqua alumni at the top consulting firms. A: Most of the positions in the U.S.

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Before Day 1: Taking Advantage of the In-Between

Tom Spencer

You successfully interviewed for a position at your dream consulting firm, and you have received and accepted an offer. Whatever the case may be, you might find yourself with some time before you begin consulting. This does not need to be a resume building activity, as you obviously have the job already. Start Consulting.

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From STEM PhD to Federal Consulting: An Interview with Josh

Management Consulted

How in the world did Josh go from a PhD in cell and molecular biology to a job in federal consulting for The Tauri Group? Here at MC, we had the pleasure of recently interviewing Josh and asking him how he’s navigated his interesting career path, and how consulting was a great place for his passions and skills to collide.

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Alternatives to a Traditional Summer Internship

Tom Spencer

By articulating the problems you solved in your resume and during future interviews, recruiters will be better able to understand your professional skillset. Student Organizations focused on Consulting, Finance, or Technology. Student Government. Here are six experiential learning opportunities for you to consider: 1.

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