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Student consulting – it does more than deliver

Tom Spencer

Some of the more competitive student consultancies have formal application processes, including a cover letter and case study interview, which mimics the application process of professional consulting firms. This gives you an opportunity to prepare and practice for these before the real thing.

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Conversation with Marakon

Tom Spencer

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. Tom: Alex, I understand that you studied Biochemistry and Molecular Microbiology at Oxford. What made you decide to pursue a career in strategy consulting?

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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. In 2000, the group launched its first website, www.bridgespan.org, and started operations from a Boston-based office. Networking Groups.

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How to Apply for a New Job After You’ve Been Fired

Harvard Business

“You have a golden moment in your job search where you’re operating at peak confidence and energy. It’s unwise to omit your previous job from your CV and cover letter because you “don’t want to leave a gap” in your employment, says Lees. Omit your previous job from your CV and cover letter.

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How to Land a Summer Internship with Deloitte Consulting S&O

Management Consulted

First of all, if you could just give a little bit of your background: where you are going to school, what you are studying, and finally how you got interested in consulting in the first place – that would be super helpful. Once the deadlines for resumes and cover letters happened, I waited for interviews.

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