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Non-MBA Master's Application - Resume and Cover Letter Sample

Hi All,

I'm completing my MSc in neuroscience from a target school and applying to MBB (+ a few other firms) through my university's recruitment system.

Would anyone with a similar life sciences background be willing to share an MBB resume and/or cover letter example? I'm having the hardest time with the cover letter especially and would appreciate examples from others (especially those who've recieved offers) with similar backgrounds to myself.

Thanks in advance for all your help,

A

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Ian
Coach
on May 05, 2019
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

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

on Nov 30, 2019
Hi Ian, I am preparing a cover letter myself to apply for MBB. Can you please share your cover letter with me too? It would really help my preparation. Thank you for your help. I am not sure how to send message to you since I am new to the Preplounge site.
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Coach
on May 11, 2019
I will get you an offer|McKinsey Senior EM|Offers from MBB|100+ interviews at McKinsey|Recruiting Lead|Experienced hire

Hi,

Happy to share my resume separately to provide reference on what it should look like.

MBB does not read cover letters - even though they ask for them. In fact, for McKinsey you don't even need to send one. I would advice not spending too much time on the cover letters.

Nirmit

on Nov 30, 2019
Hi Nirmit, can you please share your Resume with me as well? I am currently preparing application for MBB. Having a sample of both Resume and Cover letter would really help my preparation. Although, I am a bit confused about cover letter as some say it is important, some say not so much, some say not at all. And it seems, it depends on the firm and office location as well? Thank you very much.
Clara
Coach
on Dec 29, 2021
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello!

Feel free to PM! I also have a non-conventional background. Cheers, 

Clara

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