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Reader FAQ – “Designer” Consulting Resumes, Late Applications, and Plan Bs

Management Consulted

You’ve bombarded us with insightful questions about resumes, interviews, applications, and how to pick up the pieces and consider alternatives to consulting when you don’t make the cut. Q: I would like to know if you tailor resumes for consulting companies that are specialized in Brand Strategy & Design?

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The Right Way to Check Someone’s References

Harvard Business

You think you’ve found the right candidate to fill your open position and now it’s time to check references. Checking references is often seen as one small piece of the hiring protocol—the final motion to go through before you extend a formal offer to a candidate. Should you ask each person the same questions?

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Consulting Cover Letter

CaseInterview.com

Between a resume and cover letter , most job applicants will tell you that the resume is more important. While your resume provides a more complete summary of your education, skills, and experiences, the cover letter also plays a very important role during the application process. Tip 3 — LinkYour Cover Letter to Your Resume.

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The Importance of a First Impression

Tom Spencer

A good impression can often lead to a reference or a referral to another person at the firm. One of my close friends developed a strong connection through an initial coffee chat and ended up getting referred to the interview pipeline. Jeff Zhang is an Associate at PwC working with the Deals Strategy / Strategy Consulting team.

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Tips for Sending Successful Messages on LinkedIn

Tom Spencer

I receive 2-3 LinkedIn messages per day asking to schedule a call so that I can share my personal experience in consulting, answer recruiting-related questions, and sometimes even review a resume on the spot. Reference common interests or speak directly to one of the prospect’s professional challenges. Someone you share a contact with?

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6 Fit Interview Questions and How to Answer Them

Tom Spencer

You don’t have to say anything strategy/economics related, and sometimes those answers come across as too artificial anyway. Tell me something about you that’s not listed on your resume. What was the hardest part of working in a team in * randomly points to an experience in your resume * this project? It’s important!

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Experienced Hire Recruiting in Consulting

Tom Spencer

The industry in general has seen a high attrition rate, now being referred to as the “ Great Resignation ”. You might have 4+ years of pension strategy experience and, thus, fit perfectly into the financial services team that tackles those sorts of projects. Why firms hire experienced hires.