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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. The resume gets a "veto" vote. Here's why it works.

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LinkedIn Hacks for Management Consulting Applicants

Tom Spencer

A candidate might spend hours on their resume and cover letter but put little thought into their LinkedIn profile other than a profile picture and a cheesy blurb in the “about” section. Although it may be less important than a resume, it is a crucial way to sell yourself as a qualified candidate.

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The 10 commandments of the graduate CV

freshminds

With the combined experience of many hiring heads and professional resume hunters, we have condensed the 50+ gripes from CV browsing to present the 10 commandments to perfecting your CV: 1) Take away the face. Give just enough detail to prompt the questions you want to answer in the interview. No selfies, mugshots, power stances.

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How Stay-at-Home Parents Can Transition Back to Work

Harvard Business

For legal reasons , hiring managers can’t openly say what may be on their minds: that you might be a less committed or effective worker now that you’re a parent and have a “gap in your resume.” In your cover letter and interviews, be sure to cite any germane volunteer experience.