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LEK Interview Cover Letter

CaseInterview.com

That was when I came across your site and sent you an email on how I should write my cover letter, which you kindly replied to as well. As the full time recruitment season in Autumn 2010 approached, I returned to your site and subscribed to your mailing list too. How to Write a Consulting Cover Letter.

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The Importance of a Consulting Cover Letter

CaseInterview.com

As a former consulting resume and cover letter reader for McKinsey, and someone who has reviewed thousands of applications, I have noticed an interesting trend. Most cover letters stink, and many resumes emphasize the wrong things. Your Cover Letter Tips Got Me an LEK Offer . Here's why it works.

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Breaking into Consulting as a Non-Business Student

Tom Spencer

While this might not be essential for all consultants, it’s definitely a useful skill that is becoming increasingly commonplace as technology continues to advance. This will help you tailor your resume and cover letter to the precise skills and traits that each firm is looking for! Keep on Trying!

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Networking to Get McKinsey, Bain & BCG Offers

CaseInterview.com

I went through workshops offered by these firms and talked to numerous recruiters and consultants. My Reply: Congratulations on the BCG offer, and thank you for sharing the ups and downs in your recruiting process. So thank you for sharing the full history of your recruiting process. It is a painful experience.

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3 Ways Management Consulting Applications Differ from Traditional Ones

Management Consulted

Last, but definitely not least, we’re calling out a mistake we see all too often. Your cover letter is meant to be a writing sample, NOT a sales pitch or love letter. Have questions about your particular resume or cover letter? Wondering how to network effectively for the firm you’re targeting?

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5 Steps To Securing a Consulting Internship

Tom Spencer

Spend some time perfecting your CV and cover letter. Consultants and recruiters often spend no more than a few seconds looking at your application when shortlisting interview candidates. Research what each firm is looking for in a candidate and adjust your CV and cover letter to match that profile.

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The 10 commandments of the graduate CV

freshminds

While a photo is compulsory for some European CVs, with the spotlight currently on subconscious bias, it’s definitely a dying trend. 3) Don’t try to schmooze the recruiter. 2) Quantify, quantify, quantify. How many people did you call for that University fundraising project? How many lines of data did you crunch?