Online Application Forms: The "Other" field

Hey there,

Interesting question. Most consultancies won't ask this information, but if you are, I can see a couple ways you could fill it out:

• Any specific information about scheduling interviews: For example, if a day of the week doesn't work for you because of your current job, if you prefer early morning interviews
• Informing about extenuating circumstances: Although you should probably inform recruiting directly about anything important, you could use this space to highlight any specific circumstances that may explain any shortcomings in your CV - e.g.explaining a gap in your employment history
• Highlighting your interests: though you may have this on your CV, you can use this section to speak about your hobbies/interests and show you are a "fun"/interesting person.

Hi,

Basically, it's a good opportunity to stand out and tell something beyond the classic forms. You can add some extracurricular activities:

1. Launching your own venture and entrepreneurial activities (even failing them is fine)
2. Grants / scholarships - even better if related to some research or entrepreneurial projects
3. Projects for companies - you may consider doing a free project for the company or a startup or writing a case that future grads will use
4. Volunteer / social activities. I would aim at the activities where you can have a leadership role. Organizing some club may work as well.
5. Case Competitions-especially the ones organized by your target company
6. Researches / articles published in well-known sources

Best

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