Remove Efficiency Remove Interviews Remove Resumes Remove Study
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

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.

Resumes 103
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

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.

Talent 36
article thumbnail

Before Day 1: Taking Advantage of the In-Between

Tom Spencer

You successfully interviewed for a position at your dream consulting firm, and you have received and accepted an offer. Maybe you interviewed in the fall but defend your thesis in the spring. If you are returning to school, take a wildly different class than your course of study. You did it! Learn a New Skill. The Bottom Line.

article thumbnail

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?”

article thumbnail

Preparing for Your Consulting Application

Tom Spencer

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). Building an exceptional Resume and Cover Letter requires a good framework and templates. This is Gate Three.

article thumbnail

Does Customer Prejudice Help Drive the Employment Gap Between White and Black Americans?

Harvard Business

A great deal of research — using methodologies such as resume studies and other models — has found that employer discrimination and prejudice plays a large role in creating this gap. Consumer discrimination in the labor market has not been extensively studied, but other research has borne this out.

Survey 28