Hi, what is a red flag on an entry-level cv? Something that would directly disqualify an applicant?
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Hi, what is a red flag on an entry-level cv? Something that would directly disqualify an applicant?
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Hey there,
Here are a few in no particular order:
Cheers,
Florian
Hard to say specifically but generally speaking I would say dishonestry (i.e., lying in your CV) or unethical behaviour (e.g., working in an illegal business).
The more common scenario of disqualification I have seen at McKinsey is when a candidate shows unethical behaviour during the selection process including interactions with recruiters.
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Hi there,
I would consider the following as the main red flags:
Best,
Francesco
Hi there,
Hope it helps!
Cheers,
GB
Beyond the profile that might just not meet the requirements (academic achievements, work experience, etc) I would make the case it's mostly formatting, typos, etc. The rationale is that if you can't prepare a professional document for your own benefit, how can you prepare one for the company when you work there.
Hello!
I would say there are a few:
Hope it helps!
Cheers,
Clara
Horrible formatting, mispelling, inconsistency, bad GPA, lack of any experience whatsoever.
I think you already know the answer to your question.
Always maintain highest possible standards for yourself and what you put in your CV and Cover Letter. Stretching facts/lying will only take you so far and its easy to get carried away given the pressures & competition. Its easy to get carried away and put things on CV to be accepted or pass the screening. Nah!
Strive to give your best every day (and with every person you come across) & keep a positive attitude in life. Good things will happen.
Hi,
everything that basically makes two things impossible for them: (1) trust you, (2) put you in front of a client (i.e. you are not presentable / MBB cannot justify why they put you on the team).
Hence, if you have utterly bad grades and show no interest in anything in life whatsoever, this would not be able to be sold to clients. If information are not true or the truth stretched to its limits, they could not trust you.
Remember, this is a people's business, there is no algorithm or some machine-based learning kind of stuff judging you - every single day on the job you motivate, negotiate with, argue with, collaborate, mentor, guide people (colleagues, clients, 3rd parties). If those 2 points above are not met - game over.
P.S.: Feel free to send me your CV directly, I d be happy to take a look (feel free to anonymyze it to the extent required if need be).
Best,
Denis