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Worried About Impending Layoffs?

Harvard Business

Getting laid off can be a traumatic event, but a little bit of preparation can go a long way. In this piece, the author outlines four ways to get started: 1) Just as it’s important to maintain your health by getting periodic check-ups, you should also update your resume and LinkedIn profile regularly. 3) Get your finances in order.

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Breaking into Consulting as a Non-Business Student

Tom Spencer

Attend industry events and conferences, join professional organizations, and seek out internships or job shadowing opportunities. This will help you tailor your resume and cover letter to the precise skills and traits that each firm is looking for! Plus, many consulting firms recruit MBA graduates directly from business schools.

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Networking 102: It’s Never Been More Important – And It Truly. Does. Work.

Management Consulted

” “For organized networking events, is it appropriate to carry a resume on you? How about meeting industry professionals at events? Finance-Specific Networking. What do you think about non-finance work graduate school, then transitioning through an MBA? What about PhD to MBA to finance?”.

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Live Networking Seminar with Mergers and Inquisitions – Learn How To Get Your Foot In The Door Anywhere

Management Consulted

If all goes well, we’ll expand the format to other topics (eg, conquering interviews, editing resumes, experienced hire recruiting). Stay connected: We offer resume editing and interview prep. consulting questions consulting jobs finance jobs Mergers and Inquisitions networking podcast networking seminar'

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From the Bench and Bedside to the Boardrooms (How to transition from academia into consulting, Part 1 of 2)

Tom Spencer

In my experience, the most helpful way to familiarize yourself with a firm, network with their consultants, and clarify any questions you may have is via on campus recruiting events. One of the hardest parts of the application process, especially for those coming from an academic background is putting together a strong business style resume.

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Bates White Economic Consulting Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

Though antitrust remains Bates White’s largest practice area, the firm is recognized as an expert in environmental product liability, healthcare and life sciences, energy, and finance. Needless to say, an encyclopedic knowledge of your own resume is an absolute must. BATES WHITE ORGANIZATION. Practice Areas.

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Networking 101: We Spill The Beans On How To Network Your Way Into Any Job. It’s Finally Live!

Management Consulted

And for the short-attention span people out there, here are The 10 Takeaways You Shouldn’t Miss From Our Networking Seminar : For those in school, attend every event possible. “How about for people who do not know consultants or even finance people? We offer resume editing and interview prep. What did you think?

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