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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. While this is not a deal-breaker, it will make a seasoned recruiter cringe. However, posting about politics should be avoided.

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Boutique vs Large Consulting Firms

Tom Spencer

For me, I was fortunate to study at a Canadian business school and interacted with numerous small and large companies from a variety of industries. 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.

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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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Using Case Interview Prep for Non-Consulting Offers

CaseInterview.com

I never submitted a resume through their website, but rather, followed your advice on networking and was able to connect and network with someone who directly referred me to their recruiter. Although these case studies were conducted separately from the interview, 1 was timed, and the other was due 20 hours after it was assigned.

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Bridgespan Non-Profit Consulting Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

As a result of the studies that the small team conducted, the proposition was put forth that Bain establish a non-profit practice area which was considered, but ultimately rejected. BRIDGESPAN INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING . Diversity Programs. Here is a list of the staff groups offered at Bridgespan: BABs: Blacks at Bridgespan and Bain.

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Conversation with Marakon

Tom Spencer

Alex Formstone is a Principal in Marakon ’s London office, and heads up recruiting in the UK for graduates and MBAs. He has been with Marakon for more than 7 years, and joined directly as a fresh graduate from Oxford University where he studied Biochemistry and Molecular Microbiology. How many interview rounds are there?

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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. Try to attend as many company info sessions as possible (but not so many that you neglect your studies) to improve networking skills. Leaving networking until senior year.