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5 Tips for Freshmen to Tackle the Recruiting Process

Tom Spencer

Here are 5 tips that will put you on the right track to navigating the recruiting process: 1. Find firms and alumni in industries you are interested in through on-campus recruiting events, firm websites, and LinkedIn. The most important tool at your disposal in the recruitment process is your resume.

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Launching a Consulting Career in the Developing World

Tom Spencer

Applying for a job entails completing online questionnaires, writing cover letters, and undergoing psychometric assessments before you are even invited for an interview. The management consultancy market is heavily concentrated in a few Western developed economies. Source: Consultancy.org. Attend a Top College. Conclusion.

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Breaking into Consulting as a Non-Business Student

Tom Spencer

Attend industry events and conferences, join professional organizations, and seek out internships or job shadowing opportunities. 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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Applying for consulting opportunities

Tom Spencer

The new society will have less hands on marketing, corporate relations, event organizers, administration and data capture. A shortage of resources or executive experience will open various opportunities to play multiple roles such as events coordinator or corporate relations director at important moments.

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Boutique vs Large Consulting Firms

Tom Spencer

Since graduation, I have had the pleasure of working for both a boutique and a large strategy consulting firm and wanted to share my insights on the differences in: Undergraduate recruiting. Undergraduate recruiting. Lastly, there are fewer firm-wide events. Projects and client types. Workplace culture. Exit opportunities.

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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.

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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. Image: Pexels.