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Recruitment & Cover Letter

BCG Cover letter
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Hi there,     The interviewer is going to receive, and read, the cover letter attached to your profile. I assume it doesn’t make sense in the context of your application (e.g. “I wish to apply for BCG’s [event]”) so I t ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Rejected for almost all consulting firms, pre-interview

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I can definitely help you with your CV and cover letter. It's important to note that the application process can be highly competitive, especially in the current market conditions. While nationality can sometimes be a f ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Need advice for Application Strategies and Cover Letter

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Hello, Here are my answers to your key questions: You will be applying through the experienced hire route (meaning not needed to follow campus recruitment cycles), but for an entry level position I would submit a custom ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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The address of the office in the CL

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Hi there! Don't put anything :) It's not really mandatory to put the address but it's a nice to have.  Keep it open if you're applying more widely in the region. Best,Cristian ——————————————— Practicing for interviews? ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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What to do when Cover Letter not required

Bain Cover letter LEK
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Hi there, Q: Does this mean it's not worth writing one, or is it always worth writing one? Depending on the company, they may or may not screen your cover letter if you attach it. The problem is that you won’t know that ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Is a cover letter really necessary for McKinsey?

Cover letter McKinsey
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Hi there, No, McKinsey does not really read the cover letteres. Sometimes they may refer to your cover letter if you are really one of those "borderline cases", but as far as I know that rarely happens. That being s ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Best approach for a Cover Letter (BCG / Mckinsey)

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Hi there, You can structure a cover letter into 4 parts: Introduction, mentioning the position you are interested in and a specific element you find attractive for that company Why you are qualified for the job, where y ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Cover Letter Structure

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Hi there, Q: Should I structure my cover letter points around the firms key values or should I cover the desirable skills and experience You can do both. You can refer to the values they look for and show you have the d ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Cv and Cover Letter Format

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You should align it to the left! And I know it seems silly, but these things do matter. A well-formatted CV and cover letter are key to getting your foot in the door at the initial stages of the application. I recommend ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Mistake in Cover Letter

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Hi, Just attend the interview. There are 2 potential scenarios: 1. Your interview reads your CL carefully, spots the error but doesn't care about it 2. Your interviewer reads your CL carefully, spots the error and it gi ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Consulting case competition - referencing in CV / Cover Letter

Case Competition Cover letter CV
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Hi there, Q: I would mention it in the extracurriculars on the CV, as EYP- finalist, however I think it would be also better to say it on my cover letter as well. Any ideas? You can mention it in the CV, no problem with ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Applying to a company where my ex-boss works?

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Cristian
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Hi there,  Complex situation indeed.  I wouldn't mention him in the cover letter before speaking with him. HR might reach out to him to ask about you and if he didn't even know you were applying, then it might be awkwar ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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BCG cover letter for event

BCG Cover letter workshop
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Francesco
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Hi there, Q: I need to write a cover letter in order to apply to a BCG event (Aspire Women's Workshop) and I was wondering if I should mention the event / why I want to attend, or simply write a cover letter as if I wou ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Reapplying with BCG

BCG BCG reapply Consulting Resume Cover letter reapply Referral referrals
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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hagen
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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi Emery, I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: First, it's not necessary to mention that you have previously passed the screening pha ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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What to write in the cover letter - Entry level role with 2 year post-bachelors experience

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Hi there, First of all, it's important to tell your story, not repeat your CV! I would generally approach it like this: 1st paragraph (short): Explain what you're applying for and why, ideally mentioning who in the firm ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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MBB application after 1 year in Tier 2 consultancy

BCG McKinsey and Bain Cover letter personal experience interview Personal Fit Personalfit
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BCG Project Leader | Former Bain, AlixPartner, and PE | INSEAD MBA | GMAT 780
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I think your situation is very simple for three reasons. 1. Applying for MBB is always a good move, regardless of the current status.2. To MBB's eyes, your experience is zero, so don't worry about what you've learned or ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Applying for three different offices in the states

Cover letter office preferences
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Top-Ranked Coach on PrepLounge for 3 years| McKinsey San Francisco | Harvard graduate | 6+ years of coaching
Sofia
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Top-Ranked Coach on PrepLounge for 3 years| McKinsey San Francisco | Harvard graduate | 6+ years of coaching
Hello, I had a similar situation to you when applying! I thought Emily's suggestion of reaching out to HR to understand how your materials will be sent out is a good one. I would come up with a reason for your interest ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Motivation Letter

Cover letter
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Francesco
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Hi Muhammad, In terms of cover letters (a motivation letter is slightly different): HR may not read them, in particular if you are referred. In some offices, the cover letter is not even compulsory as application materi ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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How to demonstrate impact on a strategy mgmt. consulting resume?

Consulting Resume Cover letter
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Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
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Hi there, This is difficult to answer specifically as it depends on what exactly you did. However in general terms you can use the following: Intermediary results (eg “identified 3 key markets where to launch marketing ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Non-MBA Master's Application - Resume and Cover Letter Sample

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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi, I have a few that I could show you. We could then work to edit yours to be of the same calibre. Shoot me a message and we can work out a time to go through it! Best, Ian
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