Hi everyone, I recently applied to Bain/McKinsey/BCG and didn’t progress (screening/assessment). I’m planning to reapply later this year and want to strengthen my CV. Would anyone with MBB experience be willing to share suggestions on what typically makes a CV pass screening and stand out in interviews?
Hi Dario,
I suggest you working directly with a coach to get sharp and insightful feedback on your CV. This is a service that is provided by most coaches here on the platform. Q&A forum is reserved for broader questions regarding consulting.
Right now the #1 factor they will consider in your CV is your academic background, and specifically the undergraduate studies you have.
There's a red flag there. You don't mention your academic achievements / grades. Moreover it's a good university, but not one of the top ones. So these two factors would rule you out.
You have a chance because Edhec is a good university and you seem to have good grades. But hopefully you should be able to show that you have a strong performance in your previous academic degree.
Otherwise, resort to some additional networking (from people coming from University of Parma).
Hey Dario!
Tbh I see some red flags (form MBB recruiting) which I would point out to in my session, e.g., too little experience (diversity in experience for MBB), grades missing, formatting, etc.
let me know if you are interested in talking!
Best, Alessa
Hi Dario,
Greetings from a fellow Camino piligrim! I also hiked the full 1000+km of Camino Frances and it was a tranformative experience.
Happy to go through this line-by-line in a 1-on-1 coaching session. I also have a 50% discount for the first session.
In terms of general advice on CV, I'd aim to re-frame each bullet to show your achievement and skills: "Led ABC work to achieve XX% result by using XYZ skills".
Kateryna
Hi Dario,
I’d suggest working directly with a coach to get targeted feedback on your CV. This is something most coaches on the platform offer and it’s usually much more effective than forum feedback for this kind of question.
That said, I do see some clear areas where your CV could be improved, and getting one-on-one feedback would help you address them quickly and effectively.
Best,
Evelina
Please get a professional review.
I know it may seem like a costly investment but it's totally worth it.
Piecing together potentially conflicting feedback from multiple people is one of the reasons why you might have been rejected in the first place.
Ideally, you work with somebody who can get the CV to its best possible form and also explain what the areas are that you need to focus on to maximise your chances of screening.
If you decide to get some help, do reach out.
Best,
Cristian
Hi Dario,
Happy to discuss in a 1:1 session as it's not wise to discuss your CV publicly in the platform. Happy to help though!
Best,
Margot
Hi Dario,
Welcome to PrepLounge! 😊
I would generally advise against posting your CV publicly here, as this is still a public forum and your resume contains personal information.
A more effective approach would be to work directly with a coach who offers CV reviews. You can find and filter relevant coaches in the coach overview here:
👉 https://www.preplounge.com/en/case-coach
Many coaches also offer a short free intro call, which is a great way to check whether there is a good fit and whether you could work well together.
Best of luck with your preparation, and welcome again to PrepLounge!
Charlotte - PrepLounge Team
