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How to Get a McKinsey Interview Through Networking

CaseInterview.com

I guess she noticed how much effort I was putting into doing my homework that she sent my resume to the head of Stanford recruiting and said, "You should really interview this guy." Long story short, my consulting resume was the very first resume received out of 400 Stanford applicants. and she says, " Oh.

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Management Consulted East Coast Tour – Fall 2015

Management Consulted

We kicked off our busy travel season with our annual East Coast Fall Tour to host events with consulting clubs from the University of Virginia, the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, and Harvard Business School. Now I’m a lot more confident in submitting/preparing my resume.”

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How Taekwon-Do Prepared Me for Consulting Interviews

Tom Spencer

Thus, preparing for these events requires long-term planning plus the ability to break down larger goals into smaller tasks. While preparing, I must perfect my techniques, adjust my weight for my sparring category, strengthen my hands and feet for board breaking, and fundraise for travel costs. A Hard-Earned Victory.

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Tour Recap – Day 7 (New York Consulting Bootcamp)

Management Consulted

Welcome…to the final day, the crowning achievement, of our 2013 8-day East Coast (we counted our final travel day too). As a part of the Bootcamp package, we currently offer our entire MC Book Bundle as well as a resume and cover letter edit to each person in attendance. 10AM – 11AM – Structuring the fit interview.

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An Unconventional Path: One Medical Student’s Journey Into Consulting

Tom Spencer

it doesn’t provide you with business acumen and healthcare policy fundamentals, nor does it prepare you for case and behavioral interviews, or teach you how to properly format a business style resume. His free moments are spent traveling and enjoying sporting events with his wife and daughter. Image: Pexels.

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Tour Recap – Day 1 (Georgia Tech)

Management Consulted

Second, we’re planning a UK tour from October 21-27 – and although we have some initial emails out to target groups, we’re waiting to book plane tickets until we have events scheduled at a minimum of 4 campuses. We travel anywhere in the world, as long as you ask nicely and especially if you are located near a tropical beach.

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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.