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Why “Dumber” People are More Successful than You

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When I became an entrepreneur, I was by far the person with the most elite academic credentials amongst my peers (these were small businesses without venture capital financing). What is the X factor that not only compensates for any perceived resume shortfalls, it in many cases makes your resume irrelevant? That X factor is.

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From Bagging Groceries to $80k Consulting Offer

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I spent the last five months working in a grocery store after having turned down several job offers in finance and banking upon graduation last May. I knew early-on that I did not want my career to turn completely towards finance or banking and so I decided to wait and search for other options. Read Our Privacy Policy.

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Bates White Economic Consulting Interviews and Culture

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If you are one of those econ fanatics (ahem: nerds) who dig economics, statistics, and antitrust policies, Bates White may be the firm you’ve been searching for your whole life. Bates White advises clients on case development and strategy, evaluating economic policies and changes with ease. BATES WHITE KEY STATS. Practice Areas.

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PARADE Method

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The PARADE Method (tm) is an approach to answering resume-oriented job interview questions. It can be used by candidates to prepare concise and powerful answers to commonly asked consulting resume questions. As a freshman at Stanford, I was the Finance Director for the Stanford Solar Car project. Read Our Privacy Policy.

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From STEM PhD to Federal Consulting: An Interview with Josh

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Well, I grew up in Bethesda, MD, and attended the University of Vermont in Burlington, VT for – BS (finance), MS (nutritional sciences), and PhD (cell and molecular biology). Once I graduated with my PhD, I was awarded a AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship and moved to the DC area for two years.

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Job Hub: Square Jobs and Culture

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Employees are offered an unlimited vacation policy, 4-month paid maternal/paternal leave and company-wide movie and game nights to allow individuals to bond over common interests. 28% of Management Consultants Pursue Finance. Headquarters feature a coffee bar, world-class restaurant and workspaces with great views of San Francisco.

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Job Hub:T-Mobile Jobs and Culture

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After submitting your initial application, with your resume/CV, cover letter, and other supporting documents, HR typically will respond to your application within a couple of days. ” or “Tell me about a situation when you didn’t agree with a new policy and how did you handle it?” Starbucks Jobs and Culture.

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