Remove Cover Letters Remove Events Remove Management Remove Marketing
article thumbnail

5 Tips for Freshmen to Tackle the Recruiting Process

Tom Spencer

Find firms and alumni in industries you are interested in through on-campus recruiting events, firm websites, and LinkedIn. In describing your experiences, make sure to use action verbs: “developed”, “managed”, “created”. Keep a to-do list to keep track of tasks: sending resumes, drafting cover letters, and sending networking emails.

article thumbnail

Breaking into Consulting as a Non-Business Student

Tom Spencer

For example, you could try interning in adjacent roles that also involve problem-solving and project management. Attend industry events and conferences, join professional organizations, and seek out internships or job shadowing opportunities. Plus, many consulting firms recruit MBA graduates directly from business schools.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How to get a case interview

CaseInterview.com

What you will learn: Learn how to market yourself through your resume and cover letter so that you will get the interview. Topics Covered: How to Write a Resume That Will Get You the Interview. How to Write a Cover Letter That Will Get You the Interview. Cover These Important Sections. Keep It Simple.

article thumbnail

Applying for consulting opportunities

Tom Spencer

This post shares four insights from my journey into the management consulting industry: 1. The new society will have less hands on marketing, corporate relations, event organizers, administration and data capture. Engage with consulting firms at their public and student events. Take initiative to engage with firms.

article thumbnail

Boutique vs Large Consulting Firms

Tom Spencer

Although those experiences might look appealing to a recruiter on a resume or cover letter, an interviewer is more interested in exploring a candidate’s ability to problem-solve. At my previous organization, I was aligned to pricing strategy but was assigned to the firm’s marketing and distribution practice.

article thumbnail

7 Networking Mistakes to Avoid

Tom Spencer

When it comes to recruiting the three big criteria are: networking, application package (cover letter, resume, and transcript), and interview. Networking styles and results can vary so much from person to person, as well as by the nature of the event you are attending. Analyst vs. Management. Taking it personally.

article thumbnail

Job Hub: Virgin Group Jobs and Culture

Management Consulted

After submitting your initial application, with your resume/CV, cover letter, and other supporting documents, HR typically will respond to your application within a couple of days. ” and experiential (Context, Action, Result) like “Which personal event has had the biggest impact on your career to date?”,

Groups 100