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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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Preparing for Your Consulting Application

Tom Spencer

First things first, your consulting application is the most important part of the recruitment process for two reasons. 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).

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Virtual Interview Tips to Hire Top Talent

LSA Global

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. Virtual Interview Tips to Hire Top Talent. Set the Interviewers Up for Success.

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What We Learned from Improving Diversity Rates at Pinterest

Harvard Business

We also conducted an in-house study identifying the best practices of our most inclusive leaders, identified through team feedback. Our study found that these managers tended to empower their employees with ownership of their roles while also encouraging risk-taking; we’ve made the results available to the rest of our industry.

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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. Case Studies. Plus, the knowledge will come in handy when applying for graduate schools or for making a later career move.

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Completing Graduate School Like a Consultant

Tom Spencer

Whether you are studying for your MBA , Ph.D., You might be completing case studies, conducting experiments, and writing lengthy legal reports, all of which will prepare you for your career. When applying to consulting firms, recruiters and hiring managers care much more about the impact and value you have had on an organization.

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Interview with Steward from A.T. Kearney Shanghai – Life as a Consultant series

Management Consulted

This position plus his perspective on studying and working in China was interesting to me and I’m sure will be interesting to readers. As long as you take care of your GPA , these experiences show initiative, build your network, and are extremely valuable during the recruiting process. Kearney in Shanghai.