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CV and Cover Letter Basics

Tom Spencer

Top consulting firms receive thousands of applications per year, and so your cover letter and CV form a crucial first step in your application that will determine whether you secure a first round interview. The recruiter will be looking for evidence of: Strong academic performance. How to Create a Killer Cover Letter.

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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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Applying for consulting opportunities

Tom Spencer

It does not need to be a spectacular interaction; however, a meaningful interaction can help you stand out from the crowd and help your application resonate with the recruiter who is considering your application. Talking with people involved in recruitment or who work as consultants at the firm will greatly aid your application.

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“A Friend of a Friend” Is No Longer the Best Way to Find a Job

Harvard Business

Nowadays, that’s the easy part: People learn about jobs because they find job ads online, search listings on corporate sites, or are contacted by recruiters. Hiring managers face the same problem, having to sort through hundreds of applicants with the limited tools of application software, résumés, and cover letters.