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Reader FAQ – “Designer” Consulting Resumes, Late Applications, and Plan Bs

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You’ve bombarded us with insightful questions about resumes, interviews, applications, and how to pick up the pieces and consider alternatives to consulting when you don’t make the cut. Q: I would like to know if you tailor resumes for consulting companies that are specialized in Brand Strategy & Design?

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Experienced Hire from Harvard breaks in to Healthcare Consulting (Part 1)

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How did Charlie, a recent Harvard undergrad, navigate through the process of getting accepted to medical school and working for a biotech firm on the West Coast to finally finding his true passion in healthcare consulting (and landing an offer at Putnam)? I was focusing on L.E.K., And then the other one is Boston Consulting Group.

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Advisory Board Company Interviews and Culture

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The Advisory Board Company (NASDAQ: ABCO) is a professional services firm that offers resources to players who are mainly in the healthcare industry. and around the world, with a premier niche in the healthcare space. The Advisory Board company also serves 4,100+ member organizations, most of which are in the healthcare industry.

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Buck Consultants Firm Profile

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started with only two employees and developed several revolutionary human resource concepts. Some of these include establishing the first global employee stock ownership plan, developing the first fully integrated health savings account and offering innovative severance solutions. Healthcare Payer Services. Healthcare Solutions.

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Alvarez & Marsal Interviews and Culture

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Healthcare. As such, some junior players in the firm feel like their career development is limited. That being said, Alvarez & Marsal are still a prestigious and exciting firm, so working there will not look bad on your resume. One thing that does come up pretty frequently is your resume. Corporate Governance.

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Simon-Kucher & Partners Interviews & Culture

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The firm has developed an impressive client list of many Fortune 500 companies from a variety of industries, but the majority of its business comes from pharmaceutical, healthcare, and medical technology firms. Healthcare. Industries. Automotive. B2B Services. Chemicals & Materials. Construction. Consumer & Retail.

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3 ways financial advisory consulting bests strategy consulting

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For one, if you can choose, work on clients in a hot field (like oil & gas or healthcare). While the skills in finance and strategy operations differ, the caliber of a Fortune 500 and start up boutique have an even larger development gap. How can I boost my resume to break into strategy consulting? A: Choices are hard.

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