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Any tips for resume healine for experienced candidates?

Consulting Resume headline profile Resume resume objective
New answer on Jan 08, 2020
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Anonymous A asked on Jan 07, 2020

I find examples like this:

Dedicated management consultant with 12 years of experience around the world. Served over 100 clients with project values exceeding USD 200m total. Received “Consulting Falcon Award” for two consecutive years. Looking to continue my achievements with XXX.

Anyone has examples for less experienced candidates?

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Vlad
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replied on Jan 07, 2020
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi,

It's amazing if it's yours.

If not ad you are less experienced - you can easily skip the headline. It's not mandatory

Best!

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Antonello
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replied on Jan 07, 2020
McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching

Hi,
it is only needed for 10+ year experienced candidates. Otherwise, your experiences will be easily got by your 1 page CV and in the cover letter you will have the chance to make an impactful short introduction about you.

Best,
Antonello

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Clara
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replied on Jan 08, 2020
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello!

I would only do it if it´s going to look as impressive as that sample one.

If not, stick to the normal CV format and don´t loose space on this.

Hope it helps!

Cheers,

Clara

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Luca
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replied on Jan 08, 2020
BCG |NASA | SDA Bocconi & Cattolica partner | GMAT expert 780/800 score | 200+ students coached

Hello,

If you don't have a comparable experience I would skip the headline. You will have the time to tell your interviewer about yourself and your CV, there is no need to write down a summary.

Best,
Luca

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