How to mention consulting on your resume

Hello A,

When mentioning your current MBB experience on your CV, it's important to highlight your achievements and contributions without -as you already mentioned- disclosing any confidential or sensitive information. Here are some tips to consider:

1. Focus on your responsibilities and achievements: Describe the scope of your projects, the problems you tackled, and the results you achieved. Emphasize your role and responsibilities, highlighting specific skills you have developed or demonstrated.
2. Use general terms: Avoid using specific names of clients or companies. Use general terms such as "Fortune 500 consumer goods company" or "top-tier financial institution" instead.
3. Highlight your transferable skills: Emphasize skills that are transferable to other consulting firms, such as analytical skills, problem-solving skills, client management skills, and project management skills.
4. Show your impact: Quantify your achievements and impact where possible, using numbers and metrics. This can help demonstrate your value and the results you can deliver.
5. Be honest and transparent: Be honest about your experience and achievements, but avoid exaggerating or embellishing them. Also, be transparent about the reasons why you are looking to switch between MBB firms.

Overall, the key is to present your MBB experience in a way that is relevant, impactful, and transferable to other consulting firms. 

Good luck!

Hi there,

Q: It would be great to understand how to mention my current MBB experience on my CV in a manner appealing to other consulting firms. I imagine limitations such as not mentioning client names.

You can refer to the usual confidentiality structure - eg no client names as you mentioned unless it is public knowledge. Given that most likely you cannot add names, you can use the structure “Supported top 3 xxx company to yyy”.

In terms of how to structure properly a CV, you can find some tips below:

▶ How to Craft a CV for Consulting Applications

Good luck!

Francesco

Hi there,

Of course, please leave the MBB brand name in there!

In terms of the experiences, you can say things like “Fortune 500 mining company", or “large multinational insurance company”, etc.

Hi there, 

Focus on the work that you did and the impact it had, not on who it was for. Aim to disguise client names in the same way you would do in letters of proposals / pitches in consulting. 

Then it might make sense to get feedback from an expert on the CV to make sure it's as polished as possible. Firms are tight these days with their screening - mostly because of the economic situation - so the CV really needs to be distinctive. 

Best,
Cristian

It's important that they are able to understand on what type of industries, functions and projects types you have experience. So don't state the clients' names, but you can mention the topics above.

I read a lot of things, and I thought the way you wrote to make it clear what you wanted to say was very good. I'm impressed, and I'd like to come back again sometime 

It's important to highlight your achievements and the impact of your work while respecting any confidentiality agreements. You can focus on the skills and expertise you've gained without divulging sensitive information.

Hello,

You should not mention client names or anything else that might threaten client confidentiality, but instead say things like “a Fortune 500 electronics company” or “a multinational vehicle manufacturer”, etc.

@Happy Wheels, You must not reveal any specifics, including the identities of your customers. They need to know what businesses you've worked for, what roles you've filled, and what kinds of projects you've led. Avoid mentioning the client's name, but feel free to discuss the points raised above.

hen mentioning your consulting experience on your resume, especially while transitioning between MBB (McKinsey, BCG, Bain) firms or to other consulting firms, it's important to highlight your skills, achievements, and the impact you've had while adhering to confidentiality agreements. Here's how to craft your CV effectively @

1. Focus on Key Achievements and Impact
Highlight measurable outcomes, such as cost savings, revenue growth, or operational efficiencies you helped clients achieve.
Use quantifiable metrics wherever possible (e.g., “Led a strategic cost-reduction project that saved $50M annually for a Fortune 500 client”).

2. Describe Clients Without Naming Them
Avoid mentioning specific client names due to confidentiality agreements. Instead, describe them generically:
“Worked with a leading global pharmaceutical company”
“Advised a top-tier financial services provider”

3. Emphasize Your Consulting Skills
Showcase transferable skills such as problem-solving, stakeholder management, data analysis, and leadership.
Highlight your ability to manage teams, drive cross-functional collaboration, and deliver results under tight deadlines.

4. Structure for Maximum Appeal
Use a clear and concise format:
Position: Associate/Consultant/Senior Consultant
Firm Name: Indicate your current MBB firm (e.g., McKinsey & Company)
Key Responsibilities and Impact: List 3-5 bullet points summarizing your work and achievements.

5. Tailor to the Target Firm
Research the specific values and focus areas of the firm you're targeting. Align your experience with their priorities, such as digital transformation, operational improvement, or strategic growth.