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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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Networking to Get McKinsey, Bain & BCG Offers

CaseInterview.com

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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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 ”. While this becomes less important the farther removed you are from your graduation year, it’s still an easy indicator of talent for recruiting teams. Why firms hire experienced hires. Interview process.

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

Tom Spencer

Before you seriously consider a consulting career, you should answer three questions: Is consulting the right fit for you (consider your skills and talents as well as preferred lifestyle)? There are generally three ways that graduate students can get their resume picked for an interview. Step 1: Understanding the Consulting World.

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Managing Career Transitions

Brimstone Consulting

Take the time to write the answers down in a journal or somewhere where you can refer back to them. What’s your framework around people and leadership –how do you identify, motivate, assess and develop talent? Even if you’re not actively looking for a job, take a few hours each year to update your resume.

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How to Become a Better Mentor

Tom Spencer

For example, as a mentor you can provide detailed advice, offer to edit resumes, or provide mock interviews. When I was recruiting, my most memorable interaction with a mentor was when he referred me to other people he knew in his network. Tangible support can be provided in many ways. Empower and motivate your mentees.

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What I Look for in Candidates Interviewing at My Startup

Harvard Business

Even in the startup world, where a talent gap means tech employees are in high demand, a solid resume is no guarantee of employment. But I’ve found that many candidates struggle to move from simply repeating what’s on their resumes to actually demonstrating what makes them uniquely qualified.