Hi there,
Seems like you have a competitive profile!
How do you approach recruiting?
#1 Target the right office
Have evidence on your resume that you know/understand/can work in the target office country and (ideally)
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#2 Improve your resume
- The template you use is critical. I've had candidates with amazing experience but horrible templates. Make sure your resume layout brings the eye to whats important, is sharp/clear, and organized/clean
- Be concise + clear with your experience bullet points. Make sure, where possible, bullet points articulate both clear skills/responsibilities (verbs) AND impact ($ or %). Do so with as few words as possible (without taking away the "bigness" of it
- Less can sometimes be more. Make sure you inlude the experience that actually matters. Anything you add that is uninteresting doesn't just add 0 value, it detracts from the rest of your experiences!
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Here's some guidance in the meantime
- Step 1 - Figure out the topics for your key paragraphs. These need to be based on what consulting companies are looking for. I recommend any of the following
- Quantitative + qualitative analytical skills
- Communication (written + verbal)
- Client managment skills/experience
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Diversity (can be working with diverse clients, teams, etc.)
- Curiosity / passion for learning
- Step 2 - Once you've picked 3-5 of these, write your paragraphs
- Make them succinct (3-5 sentences)
- Make sure they lead with e.g. "x company values y, and I do too"
- Make sure they focus on your achievements. You have to sell yourself here
- Step 3 - For any given company cover letter, find out what the company cares most about. Then slot in 3 of the paragraphs that fit best (again, ideally you have 5 to choose from)
- Step 4 - Tweak the language of each paragraph to fit the company's website, application posting, etc. I.e. Curiosity might become passion for learning.
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Then, of course, you need an intro paragraph summarizing your interest + reasons why as well as a closing paragraph doing the same with new language.
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#3 Network Agressively
1) Check out the PrepLounge Q&As
2) Sign up with a session with a coach (I can teach you what you need to know in just 1 session)
3) Follow these immediate tips:
a) Reach out to people in your network
b) Reach out to people once removed from your network
c) Reach out to people with a similar backgorund to you (i.e. same alma mater, same historically underrepresented demographic i.e. gender, orientation, ethnicity, etc., same career switch, etc.)
d) Tailor a message to them specifically both showing interest in them and their journey and demonstrating that you have done your research and could be a valuable hire
e) Play "tag" across calls you get so that you can work your way towards the company/office/role you want
f) Never directly ask for a referral, but "hint" at needing one (this is nuanced and important...happy to talk through wording)
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#4 Have a killer cover letter
- Step 1 - Figure out the topics for your key paragraphs. These need to be based on what consulting companies are looking for. I recommend any of the following
- Quantitative + qualitative analytical skills
- Communication (written + verbal)
- Client managment skills/experience
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Diversity (can be working with diverse clients, teams, etc.)
- Curiosity / passion for learning
- Step 2 - Once you've picked 3-5 of these, write your paragraphs
- Make them succinct (3-5 sentences)
- Make sure they lead with e.g. "x company values y, and I do too"
- Make sure they focus on your achievements. You have to sell yourself here
- Step 3 - For any given company cover letter, find out what the company cares most about. Then slot in 3 of the paragraphs that fit best (again, ideally you have 5 to choose from)
- Step 4 - Tweak the language of each paragraph to fit the company's website, application posting, etc. I.e. Curiosity might become passion for learning.
Then, of course, you need an intro paragraph summarizing your interest + reasons why as well as a closing paragraph doing the same with new language.
Hi there,
Seems like you have a competitive profile!
How do you approach recruiting?
#1 Target the right office
Have evidence on your resume that you know/understand/can work in the target office country and (ideally)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#2 Improve your resume
- The template you use is critical. I've had candidates with amazing experience but horrible templates. Make sure your resume layout brings the eye to whats important, is sharp/clear, and organized/clean
- Be concise + clear with your experience bullet points. Make sure, where possible, bullet points articulate both clear skills/responsibilities (verbs) AND impact ($ or %). Do so with as few words as possible (without taking away the "bigness" of it
- Less can sometimes be more. Make sure you inlude the experience that actually matters. Anything you add that is uninteresting doesn't just add 0 value, it detracts from the rest of your experiences!
-
Here's some guidance in the meantime
- Step 1 - Figure out the topics for your key paragraphs. These need to be based on what consulting companies are looking for. I recommend any of the following
- Quantitative + qualitative analytical skills
- Communication (written + verbal)
- Client managment skills/experience
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Diversity (can be working with diverse clients, teams, etc.)
- Curiosity / passion for learning
- Step 2 - Once you've picked 3-5 of these, write your paragraphs
- Make them succinct (3-5 sentences)
- Make sure they lead with e.g. "x company values y, and I do too"
- Make sure they focus on your achievements. You have to sell yourself here
- Step 3 - For any given company cover letter, find out what the company cares most about. Then slot in 3 of the paragraphs that fit best (again, ideally you have 5 to choose from)
- Step 4 - Tweak the language of each paragraph to fit the company's website, application posting, etc. I.e. Curiosity might become passion for learning.
-
Then, of course, you need an intro paragraph summarizing your interest + reasons why as well as a closing paragraph doing the same with new language.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#3 Network Agressively
1) Check out the PrepLounge Q&As
2) Sign up with a session with a coach (I can teach you what you need to know in just 1 session)
3) Follow these immediate tips:
a) Reach out to people in your network
b) Reach out to people once removed from your network
c) Reach out to people with a similar backgorund to you (i.e. same alma mater, same historically underrepresented demographic i.e. gender, orientation, ethnicity, etc., same career switch, etc.)
d) Tailor a message to them specifically both showing interest in them and their journey and demonstrating that you have done your research and could be a valuable hire
e) Play "tag" across calls you get so that you can work your way towards the company/office/role you want
f) Never directly ask for a referral, but "hint" at needing one (this is nuanced and important...happy to talk through wording)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#4 Have a killer cover letter
- Step 1 - Figure out the topics for your key paragraphs. These need to be based on what consulting companies are looking for. I recommend any of the following
- Quantitative + qualitative analytical skills
- Communication (written + verbal)
- Client managment skills/experience
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Diversity (can be working with diverse clients, teams, etc.)
- Curiosity / passion for learning
- Step 2 - Once you've picked 3-5 of these, write your paragraphs
- Make them succinct (3-5 sentences)
- Make sure they lead with e.g. "x company values y, and I do too"
- Make sure they focus on your achievements. You have to sell yourself here
- Step 3 - For any given company cover letter, find out what the company cares most about. Then slot in 3 of the paragraphs that fit best (again, ideally you have 5 to choose from)
- Step 4 - Tweak the language of each paragraph to fit the company's website, application posting, etc. I.e. Curiosity might become passion for learning.
Then, of course, you need an intro paragraph summarizing your interest + reasons why as well as a closing paragraph doing the same with new language.