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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. Get involved with the sports club you had been meaning to join, try climbing the rock wall in the gym, or run for student government. Learn a New Skill.

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An Unconventional Path: One Medical Student’s Journey Into Consulting

Tom Spencer

it doesn’t provide you with business acumen and healthcare policy fundamentals, nor does it prepare you for case and behavioral interviews, or teach you how to properly format a business style resume. His free moments are spent traveling and enjoying sporting events with his wife and daughter. Image: Pexels.

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From the Bench and Bedside to the Boardrooms (How to transition from academia into consulting, Part 1 of 2)

Tom Spencer

One of the hardest parts of the application process, especially for those coming from an academic background is putting together a strong business style resume. Below are a handful of tips to assist in transitioning your academic resume into a consulting resume: Keep it to 1 page. Focus on results (ideally quantifiable ones).

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7 Networking Mistakes to Avoid

Tom Spencer

When it comes to recruiting the three big criteria are: networking, application package (cover letter, resume, and transcript), and interview. DO follow-up on my replies and build with natural conversation (good topics to mention are sports, food, and travel). The smoother it is, the better. Poor body language.

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From STEM PhD to Federal Consulting: An Interview with Josh

Management Consulted

This provided me with a steady income, a flexible schedule to travel and train and also helped me tap into my “inner entrepreneur” (I have started three businesses since this experience). The University of Vermont had a strong sports nutrition program and I decided to go back to school and learn how to be a better athlete.

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OC&C Strategy Consultants Interview and Culture

Management Consulted

Expect to travel to the client location on an as-needed basis; regardless, Fridays are usually spent in your home office. How To Write a Management Consulting Resume. Make sure to think on your feet, as you will be rapidly gaining insights into a wide variety of challenges and business problems. Exit Opportunities . Social Media .

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FTI Consulting Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

The FTI Technology practice played a substantial role in the Major League Baseball steroids investigation that both news and sports casters covered religiously. It also means that interns are at times required to travel and interact with FTI’s clients. All the while, the high-profile cases keep rolling in. Exit Opportunities.