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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. Explore and ask questions.

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Tips and Tricks: CVs, LinkedIn and cover letters

freshminds

What does a good cover letter look like? What makes a good cover letter? Cover letters can be a difficult task. What should it cover? Be relevant - What follows your cover letter? So there is no need to cover all of your experience, that’s what your CV is for! 2) Research!

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How to Quiet the Recruiting Chaos

Tom Spencer

Whether you’re recruiting for consulting via a graduate program or going it alone, the process is extremely time-consuming and chaotic. In this piece, I will arm you with a few simple tools (templates) that will help to keep your recruiting activities organized. Companies (Applications). Click to expand the image.

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Networking to Get McKinsey, Bain & BCG Offers

CaseInterview.com

I went through workshops offered by these firms and talked to numerous recruiters and consultants. I hope we'll be able to meet one day. My Reply: Congratulations on the BCG offer, and thank you for sharing the ups and downs in your recruiting process. So thank you for sharing the full history of your recruiting process.

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Preparing for Your Consulting Application

Tom Spencer

First things first, your consulting application is the most important part of the recruitment process for two reasons. The HR person will look at your Resume, Cover Letter, and Transcript and decide whether you are qualified to attend a first round interview. Craft exceptional application materials (Cover letter and Resume).

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Breaking into Consulting as a Non-Business Student

Tom Spencer

This will give you a chance to meet people in the consulting industry and learn more about what it takes to be successful in this field. 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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3 Ways Management Consulting Applications Differ from Traditional Ones

Management Consulted

Even if you’ve done a masterful job of networking , you still have to jump through the hoops and meet the stringent criteria of consulting firms. Your cover letter is meant to be a writing sample, NOT a sales pitch or love letter. Have questions about your particular resume or cover letter?