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Do Undergrad Clubs and Experiences Matter on my Consulting Resume?

Management Consulted

It’s the question of our time – how far is too far to go back on my consulting resume? Day about consulting resumes, and we’re happy to answer them (you can email us here !). But today, we’re here to answer one specific question: do undergrad clubs/experiences matter on your consulting resume?

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Top 5 Consulting Resume Mistakes by Ph.D’s, Postdocs, and Other Advanced Degree Holders

Management Consulted

engineers, med students, JDs, post-docs, interns, practicing MDs or residents, these magical BCG and McKinsey consulting seminars are crash courses, extended job interviews, and sell weekends all rolled into one. 5 Resume Mistakes Advanced Degree Holders Should Avoid At All Costs. Aimed at Ph.D.s, 1 – Focusing on the irrelevant.

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Completing Graduate School Like a Consultant

Tom Spencer

However, do not go right to the registrar and enroll in every course you are interested in taking. If you are an engineer, take a business course; if you are a business student, take a law course. But rather than fully enrolling, I recommended another option for securing your seat: sit in on courses and audit them.

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How to Win Your Consulting Case Competition

Tom Spencer

Are you signed up for a case competition , ready to showcase your skills and get a quick resume-building experience? Of course, it may be sufficient to find someone with interest in the topic rather than experience. Or maybe this is your first exposure to case competitions, and you are debating whether they are worth the effort.

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Friday Fusion: October 2nd, 2020

Tsavo Neal

How do freelance consultants with a mix of long and short-term projects structure their resume? If you’re a freelance consultant, your resume isn’t important. A resume positions you as an employee instead of as a trusted advisor. Then, in your thought-leadership, reference these case studies. Big difference.

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Generalist vs Specialist Firm Interviews

Tom Spencer

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. Case Studies. Presentations.

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Consulting Cover Letter

CaseInterview.com

Between a resume and cover letter , most job applicants will tell you that the resume is more important. While your resume provides a more complete summary of your education, skills, and experiences, the cover letter also plays a very important role during the application process. Tip 3 — LinkYour Cover Letter to Your Resume.