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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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Boutique vs Large Consulting Firms

Tom Spencer

For me, I was fortunate to study at a Canadian business school and interacted with numerous small and large companies from a variety of industries. Undergraduate recruiting. Typically, large consulting firms are diversified across industry groups and functional areas. the nappies industry in India).

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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).

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Welcome to new readers plus a few questions answered

Management Consulted

For my new readers, here are some recommended and popular articles for you to browse: Management Consulting and the Consulting Industry 101. Top 10 Resume Tips. Overview of the Management Consulting Recruiting Process. In future weeks, I plan to release case studies, interview guides, and the like. Top 10 Interview Tips.

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How to Break Into Consulting – Guide for Non-MBA Graduate Students

Tom Spencer

As addressed in my article from last week , non-MBA graduate students face a comparatively more challenging journey in their quest to enter the management consulting industry. Which service line and industry sector is the best fit? There are generally three ways that graduate students can get their resume picked for an interview.

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Can I go from Teach for America to Consulting?

Management Consulted

Today, we’re here to talk about a little known path into management consulting – transitioning over to the industry from Teach for America. Or perhaps you have Teach for America experience on your resume, and now you’re considering consulting. Does Teach for America experience help you in the eyes of the top firms?

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Short blogging break plus preview of what’s coming up at Management Consulted

Management Consulted

Sample case studies that are as challenging (if not more so) as the toughest ones you’ll encounter at any McKinsey/Bain/BCG interview. I offer hands-on coaching sessions to help people break into management consulting and top business jobs – from re-writing your resume to simulated interviews/case studies to thorough Q&A.