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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. DO follow-up on my replies and build with natural conversation (good topics to mention are sports, food, and travel). The smoother it is, the better. Poor body language.

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Student consulting – it does more than deliver

Tom Spencer

Smith may refer to student consulting clubs as the ‘kiss of death’ for interview success but as they imply in the post (I can’t tell Smith’s gender because he or she is writing pseudonymously), the key to success actually lies in the examples you give and what it says about you.

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

Harvard Business

How should your résumé reference the previous position, or should you even include it? Before you begin actively applying for jobs, you need to “make a list of people who can offer great references for you ,” says Fernández-Aráoz. Omit your previous job from your CV and cover letter.

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Conversation with 2020 Delivery

Tom Spencer

Tom: What is 2020 Delivery’s travel model? When we work with clients further afield we do travel to them, but most consultants are not away for multiple nights each week. Mike Meredith: Our recruitment process involves: CV and Cover Letter review. We receive lots of CVs and covering letters.