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Management Consulted Goes to London (and Beyond)

Management Consulted

As if traveling across the ocean on the plane wasn’t enough, we felt it necessary to use as many forms of transportation as necessary…so we took a train up to Durham University. Many questions were asked about resumes, cover letters and the importance of inserting a cover letter with their applications. and Mexico).

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Seabury Group Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

Those of us who thought that aviation, aerospace & defence and transportation were already pretty niche just got taught a lesson – subcategories to subcategories and back again. Transportation. As with all boutique firms, putting their name on your resume is tantamount to labeling yourself a specialist in one particular area.

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Boutique vs Large Consulting Firms

Tom Spencer

Although those experiences might look appealing to a recruiter on a resume or cover letter, an interviewer is more interested in exploring a candidate’s ability to problem-solve. During the recruiting process, I was surprised that I had to answer interview questions on the retail and transportation industries!

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Simon-Kucher & Partners Interviews & Culture

Management Consulted

Transportation, Travel & Tourism. Intern pay and training are on-par compared to what you will find at many other consulting firms, and prior interns have found it a good foot in the door for landing permanent positions. Distribution & Wholesale. Energy & Utilities. Financial Services. Healthcare. Machinery & Industry.

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Alvarez & Marsal Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

Transportation and Infrastructure. That being said, Alvarez & Marsal are still a prestigious and exciting firm, so working there will not look bad on your resume. One thing that does come up pretty frequently is your resume. Consumer Packaged Goods. Financial Services. Healthcare. Manufacturing. Media and Entertainment.

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BearingPoint Interview Preparation – Mystery or History?

Management Consulted

Air Transport. Rail Transport. ” This is an international training week to learn more about the company and build a personal network within the firm. Lots of excellent training is available and other co-consultants are very helpful. What if your resume gets rejected by every consulting firm? Industries.

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NERA Economic Consulting Interviews – Moving Up in a Down Economy

Management Consulted

Industry Related Practices: Energy, Environmental Economics, Health Care and Life Sciences, Insurance, Postal Services, Communications Networks and Media, Transport, Water. . Just MAKE SURE you network – at such a small firm, a blind resume drop means nothing – and an employee recommendation means everything. .