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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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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. Instead, focus on market trends, topics that interest you in any field, or discussions you can have with colleagues.

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Prep Tips from McKinsey F1Y

CaseInterview.com

I want to genuinely thank you for all the effort you put into making the best case interview prep resources available and accessible to the world. I didn't write unique, custom-tailored or even interesting cover letters (seriously, if I had to read hundreds, I'd skip mine after the 5th word) 2.

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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. The hiring manager or recruiter will never be a ‘hero-seeker’ Your cover letter should be direct and tailored for each application, not a meandering stroll through the annals of history.

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3 ways to boost your online career profile

freshminds

Not so long ago, a stellar CV and considered cover letter would have been all that was needed to kick-start a fantastic career; but, for better or worse, technology has changed that forever. Interviewing already? Now, along with reference checks comes Facebook checks, LinkedIn perusing and the infamous job boards.

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

Harvard Business

Make sure you have a robust LinkedIn profile and consider using other public social media platforms, such as Twitter, to share posts regularly about your industry to show that you’ve kept pace with industry trends. In your cover letter and interviews, be sure to cite any germane volunteer experience.