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The Importance of a Consulting Cover Letter

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As a former consulting resume and cover letter reader for McKinsey, and someone who has reviewed thousands of applications, I have noticed an interesting trend. Most cover letters stink, and many resumes emphasize the wrong things. Most people obsess over resume format -- what font size, margins, etc. Here's why it works.

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Bain Job Offer from Non-Target School

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After reading your article on CVs and resumes , I set my sights on getting a big name employer since I didn't have any work experience or a big name school on my resume. We have no control over what raw talent we may or may not have. Read Our Privacy Policy. My Reply: Congratulations on all the offers!

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Networking to Get McKinsey, Bain & BCG Offers

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I did the same for resume questions, i.e., I tried to structure my answers to questions like "Why our firm?" What you have to realize about this role of reading consulting resumes and cover letters is this. Keep in mind, this is the mindset of the resume screener as he/she finishes the cover letter and starts to read the resume.

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LEK Interview Cover Letter

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After months of practice with friends and by myself (I am unfortunately not incredibly talented), and after many rounds with different firms and with varying degrees of success, I have been made an offer with L.E.K., The Ultimate Guide to on How to Write a Perfect Consulting Resume. Read Our Privacy Policy. Additional Resources.

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A Note to University Seniors

Tom Spencer

Additionally, COVID-19 has led to massive layoffs and the US government’s new policy , making it harder to get approval for work visas, mean that there’s a pool of great talent that is hungry to get these entry-level jobs. Because the market is flooded with high achieving students, it’s difficult to stand out.

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How to Make a First or Lasting Impression

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Share with them your resume , income, and job title. I have met hundreds of very accomplished, wicked smart, and talented people over the years. Check out our privacy policy for details on how we protect and manage your submitted data! If you want to make a lasting impression, treat them with kindness. for about five minutes.

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How to get a case interview

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What you will learn: Learn how to market yourself through your resume and cover letter so that you will get the interview. Topics Covered: How to Write a Resume That Will Get You the Interview. How to Write a Resume That Will Get You the Interview. Your resume needs to show all of these skills. Academic Performance.