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Do Undergrad Clubs and Experiences Matter on my Consulting Resume?

Management Consulted

It’s the question of our time – how far is too far to go back on my consulting resume? Day about consulting resumes, and we’re happy to answer them (you can email us here !). But today, we’re here to answer one specific question: do undergrad clubs/experiences matter on your consulting resume?

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Case Interview Foundations: 6 Types of Case Interviews

Management Consulted

So, after writing the perfect resume and cover letter, and preparing at least 6 Hero Stories, it’s time to face the music. Once you have been requested to come for an interview it won’t be just to discuss your GPA, background, or experience – that ends up being important, but only later.

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LinkedIn Hacks for Management Consulting Applicants

Tom Spencer

A candidate might spend hours on their resume and cover letter but put little thought into their LinkedIn profile other than a profile picture and a cheesy blurb in the “about” section. Although it may be less important than a resume, it is a crucial way to sell yourself as a qualified candidate. Quality beats quantity here.

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Personal Experience Interview - McKinsey PEI

CaseInterview.com

At consulting firms like McKinsey, you will receive a personal experience interview (or McKinsey PEI). Sometimes an entire interview is devoted to these types of questions. Other times, you will receive 10 - 15 minutes of these kinds of questions before you get a case interview. This is why the case interview exists.

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Alvarez & Marsal Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

One example is when the New York School’s system hired them to boost the efficiency of their school bus network, which they did, saving the city $12M. That being said, Alvarez & Marsal are still a prestigious and exciting firm, so working there will not look bad on your resume. ALVAREZ & MARSAL INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING.

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Virtual Interview Tips to Hire Top Talent

LSA Global

Virtual Interview Tips to Hire Top Talent. The option of interviewing and hiring virtually, rather than through typical in-person interviews, is quickly becoming the new norm as recruiters and hiring managers adapt to social distancing, look to open up their talent pool, and manage travel expenses.

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Cornerstone Research Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

These skill development tools will not only make you a more efficient worker, but will also show initiative and help move you up the ladder more quickly. CORNERSTONE RESEARCH INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING. Now to the section you’ve all been waiting for…the interview process! ” , “why Cornerstone?”