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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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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? Whatever the case may be, this article will outline the secrets to winning a strategy case competition and why winning does not need to be complex. Thus, it is useful to find people that have skill sets in those areas.

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When IQ Matters (and When It Doesn’t)

CaseInterview.com

The second skill is useful from a learning-efficiency standpoint. In the early 1990s, McKinsey screened resumes primarily based on GPAs and test scores (a proxy for the IQ score) — the higher, the better. How to Live an Amazing Life – Sign Up for Free Tips and Strategies for your Career and Life. out of 4.0) First Name *.

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Friday Fusion: September 11, 2020

Tsavo Neal

And a few nice-to-have pages — you don’t have to have these, but they can be useful depending on your goals: Resume: Write a compelling resume that increases your chances of landing a job interview. Using this strategy, he’s built one of the most popular freelancing blogs. A must-have if you are seeking a new job.

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How I used cold emailing to land an internship in Mongolia

Tom Spencer

I then sent this email along with my resume to the 30 people on my list, with minor customized changes for each one. Some may argue you may appear too keen to attach your resume in the first email but I think this depends on the situation. From the 30 emails, I got six informational chats and two ended up becoming strong leads.

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Job Hub: Intuit Jobs and Culture

Management Consulted

The firm believes in people who do things – the hat jugglers, the to-do list junkies, the masters of getting it done faster, better and more efficiently than ever before – whether that’s balancing the household budget, running a business, or paying taxes. Not sure how to turn your resume in to a compelling story?

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Understanding Firms’ Selection Criteria

Tom Spencer

During this first step, you will need to provide materials like your Cover Letter, Resume and Transcripts/Test scores (GMAT, GRE, etc.). So, when you are preparing your application or having an interview, your overarching attitude should be: how can I demonstrate these three dimensions in the most efficient and effective way?