Is a small employment gap after graduation negatively perceived by employers in consulting?

Question

Hi,

I'm graduating soon but I still have to send out applications and finish preparing. I know that after applications are sent it can pass several months before one gets a response so in that period I could keep practicing. Still, I wouldn't have a job after graduating and most probably would show up at the interview with a small employment gap in my CV. Is it perceived negatively or I shouldn't worry too much? Should I postpone the graduation day? Or would it be better to graduate and find a job to fill the gap while keep preparing?

Answer 1

Hi,

It's fine if you have this gap:

You might get a response faster
The people who will review your application will see the current version on the moment of sending it
Your interviewers will not care about the exact dates

Best!

Answer 2

Hi,

consultancies usually don't take more than 2 weeks to reply and if you want 1-2 further weeks to invite you. So you won't have a gap if you start applying now. I think there is a third option from what you suggested aobe. Just start applying now, do you preparation and get on with it. Doing your CV and CL takes less than a week. Preparation around 4 weeks... No reason to get yourself in a difficult situation.

Best,

John