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Networking: If You Wait, You Are Late!

Tom Spencer

Whether you are an undergraduate social sciences major, an MBA candidate, or a doctorate engineer, it is never too early to start networking. He was looking for an engineering intern for his company, and we promptly connected. Do not expect professors to have recruiters for your dream firm on speed dial. So why attend early?

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Employers Struggle to Find Qualified Graduates: Poorly Written Resumes to Blame?

MishTalk

Are poor resumes to blame? Nine out of 10 companies surveyed by the Association of Graduate Recruiters are struggling to fill all their vacancies, it concludes. These covered a range of occupations – IT, electrical and electronic engineering and general managements jobs. Graduates looking for jobs struggle to fine them.

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Consultant Ninja - Untitled Article

Consultant Ninja

None of the major consulting firms recruit at her school, and she didn''t know where to start. Don''t waste your time submitting your resume online. Do they have an on-campus recruiting motion? Use it and find out if they are recruiting for the MC/strategy practice (vs. It won''t go anywhere. The giants. Hit it hard.

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How to get into Managment Consulting from Undergrad

Consultant Ninja

None of the major consulting firms recruit at her school, and she didn''t know where to start. Don''t waste your time submitting your resume online. Do they have an on-campus recruiting motion? Use it and find out if they are recruiting for the MC/strategy practice (vs. It won''t go anywhere. The giants. Hit it hard.

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Consulting’s Unofficial Interview Hurdle – The Airplane Test

Tom Spencer

If you are just starting out, you will find yourself editing your resume, preparing answers for experiential questions, and practicing business frameworks to use in the case interview. Attending a virtual office hour or recruiting event will net you some one-on-one time with a consultant or recruiter – another airplane test.

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Understanding Firms’ Selection Criteria

Tom Spencer

Before starting your application journey, the very first thing is to understand the recruitment process and selection criteria of those management consulting firms. During this first step, you will need to provide materials like your Cover Letter, Resume and Transcripts/Test scores (GMAT, GRE, etc.).

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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).