Should I list an incoming Tier 2 internship on my CV for MBB applications?

Hi there,

since your internship hasn't happened yet, you don't have any respective experiences to show for on your CV under that section. You only show that you have been offered an internship position. 

The internship will be your "trial" for an offer at the Tier 2 firm so in my opinion, there is no need to apply to this same firm for a full-time position before you haven't done your internship yet. If you perform well, they will extend a return offer or at least a shortened recruiting process. 

For your MBB application, it would be a relevant reference if you had already completed that internship. Listing a yet-to-have experience adds little value in my view. You could mention it during the interview stage though if you get invited.

Best of luck

Hi there,

I would list it as an incoming role with the dates, since you have already secured it and leaving it off costs you the only consulting name on your resume while gaining you nothing.

On the commitment worry, recruiting teams work on the assumption that candidates apply to several firms at the same time, so an incoming role at another firm is not something they would hold against you.

Good luck!

Best,

Franco

No-brainer: List it.

It came in handy in various first-hand and second-hand experiences.

Hi there,

First of all, congratulations on the internship offer!

I would be happy to share my thoughts on your questions:

• First of all, contrary to what other coaches have said, yes, I would clearly list it. It is the only consulting name on your resume, and showing that another consulting firm has already selected you is a strong signal for the recruiters.
• Moreover, there is no need to worry about the commitment question. Every recruiter knows that candidates apply to several consulting firms in parallel, so nobody will hold this against you.
• Lastly, I would advise you to mark it clearly as upcoming with the start and end dates and to not describe any tasks that you have not done yet.

If you would like a more detailed discussion on how to best prepare your application files, for your upcoming pre-interview assessments and/or interviews, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.

Best,

Hagen

Hi there,

Interesting question! I would say it depends on the rest of the resume. However, if the internship is very much a value-add to your resume, I would include it.

I would make sure to do the following:

• Mark it clearly as an incoming internship, with the expected start and end dates
• Have 1 bullet explaining what you expect to do (based on the job description), without presenting it as experience you already have

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I would include it. 

Have it as the first line of your 'Professional experience' and list it as 'upcoming' with the corresponding dates.

It shouldn't raise issues related to commitment because everybody is aware that candidates apply to multiple firms. Plus, you have no certainty that you'll be getting a return offer, so it only makes sense to apply broadly. 

Best,
Cristian

From a Recruiter perspective: I would list that internship for sure. 

It shows that you secured the spot and you will have that experience in the future. Everyone know that you are applying to different consultancies, so that is not a problem.

I'd list it. Put it at the top of your experience section, mark it as incoming with the start and end dates, and add one line on the team or type of work. Don't write bullets as if you've already done the job.

You don't need to worry about commitment. Recruiters expect candidates to apply to several firms at once. It's also your only consulting name, and leaving it off gives MBB less to go on. If an interviewer asks, say plainly that you're keen on the internship and you're also applying where you'd most like to start full-time.

Hey there :)

I would include it as an incoming internship, clearly stating the expected start date. It adds relevant consulting experience to your CV, especially since you don't yet have a consulting firm on your profile. I wouldn't worry too much about questions around commitment. You are applying for full time roles and an internship doesn't imply any obligation to join permanently. Just be transparent about the fact that it hasn't started yet.

Best, Alessa :)