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Before Day 1: Taking Advantage of the In-Between

Tom Spencer

Since everyone has a unique financial situation, amount of free time, and ability to travel, some of these suggestions will be more applicable to you than others. This does not need to be a resume building activity, as you obviously have the job already. This is your chance to try something new, meet new people, and enjoy your time.

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How to avoid being blacklisted from consulting (or any other) recruiting

Tom Spencer

Meeting people early before you are polished will end up burning a lot of bridges. For example, after a very disorganized meeting the consultant will come back and skewer the coffee chat, recommending everyone else in the firm not to meet with this person. Send a Resume in the Cold Email.

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How to Get a McKinsey Interview Through Networking

CaseInterview.com

Here's the principle: Meet as many people who work in the management consulting firm you are trying to get into, and eventually good things happen. In the summer months, I was busy using principle #2 above -- trying to meet as many people as I could in the industries and employers I was targeting. The story above is an example of #2.

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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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Why an Internship is Not a Step Back During Graduate School

Tom Spencer

Simply the process of applying to internships puts your resume on the desks of recruiters. Take advantage of every opportunity to attend meetings with upper management, work on extra projects, socialize at gatherings, and travel on field trips. How to Get Started.

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Tour Recap – Day 1 (Georgia Tech)

Management Consulted

If you don’t live in the Bay Area, don’t whine – our attendees in NY flew in from Atlanta, Ohio, and London and took the train at 6AM from other spots to meet us. Finally, invite us to come present a private 8-hour Consulting Bootcamp (focused on fit and case interviews) – we would be honored to meet with you.

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Management Consulting versus Investment Banking

Management Consulted

Consulting compensates with perks that banking does not offer – from better travel allowances to more generous health and retirement packages. Consultants – depending on firm – travel anywhere from 25-75% of their time. Consultants – depending on firm – travel anywhere from 25-75% of their time.

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