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LinkedIn Hacks for Management Consulting Applicants

Tom Spencer

LinkedIn is an often overlooked part of the management consulting application. 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. Quality beats quantity here.

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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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Unemployed Agilists: Review the Hype Cycle & Your Agility to Help You Manage Future Job Changes, Part 4

Johanna Rothman

I started this series by discussing why managers didn't perceive the value of agile coaches and Scrum Masters in Part 1, resulting in layoffs.) If you have sufficient functional skills, domain expertise, and agile expertise, use the advice in Part 1 to iterate through your resume. These practices are the most effective ways to manage.

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Unemployed Agilists: How to Increase Your Value to Get a Great Job, Part 3

Johanna Rothman

That's why Part 1 of this series discusses your value and what managers want and need. That part discusses why managers see agile coaches and Scrum Masters as staff positions, not line jobs. However, hiring managers expect deep agile expertise that connect to the Pirate metrics. There way too many of you.

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How to Win Your Consulting Case Competition

Tom Spencer

Are you signed up for a case competition , ready to showcase your skills and get a quick resume-building experience? Use the right process When running a team in preparation for a case competition, time is limited, and efficiency is necessary. The key is to have team “buy-in” for the processes you decide on.

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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. Secondly, it is your chance to thoroughly review and assess your willingness, ability, and suitability to be a management consultant. The next application document is your Resume.

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Management Consulting Salary Guide for 2019

CaseInterview.com

Management consultant salaries in the United States will vary by position and experience. Here’s a breakdown of salaries for management consultants according to the top three consulting firms. Their emphasis on technology, cost-cutting, and effectively managing operations has led to better consultant pay over time.