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Should I list internship that I only just started on resume? (resume review?)

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New answer on Jun 07, 2021
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Kyle asked on Jun 06, 2021

I'll be starting an internship at a top econ consulting firm just 1 day before the application deadline at McKinsey. In addition, my most recent work experience was a remote (COVID) and part-time internship at a small shop that I took for skill building, so the bullet point is lacking in the achievement department. Would it be useful to add the econ consulting firm with some sort of generic description of responsibilities? If yes, what would that look like?

Also, I'm wondering if anyone would be willing to very quickly scan my resume and tell me if I'm on the right track?

Thanks!

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Ian
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replied on Jun 06, 2021
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Hi Kyle,

Interesting question! I would say it depends on the rest of the resume. However, if the internship is very much a value-add to your resume, I would include it.

I would make sure to do the following:

  • Mark a clear end-date (so that McK knows it's part time/short term)
  • Have 1 bullet in the present tense explaining what it looks like you're be doing (based on the job description)
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Kyle on Jun 06, 2021

Good call on adding an anticipated end-date, I would have likely just wrote "ongoing" or similar had you not said something

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Francesco
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Hi Kyle,

If the brand can add value compared to the current ones in your CV and you can think about structured actions to add, definitely add it. You can list bullets with “present” action verbs to indicate what you are currently working on (obviously you won’t have much to indicate in results).

If it is impossible for you to think about any bullets for actions, I am afraid you will have to skip it.

Best,

Francesco

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Adi
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replied on Jun 06, 2021
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Yes, why not?! If its valuable experience, dont omit it. Post your resume here for us to review and comment.

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Kyle on Jun 06, 2021

Mind if I PM it?

Adi on Jun 06, 2021

Hey Kyle, yes sure. You can also sanitise and post in Q&A forum and get more responses from other coaches too

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Bob
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replied on Jun 06, 2021

You should 100% add it. Also feel free to DM me your resume if you need a second pair of eyes.

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Florian
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Hey there,

You definitely should!

Cheers,

Florian

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Gaurav
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replied on Jun 07, 2021
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Hi! You should add information about your internship, especially if it is going to be in one of the leading consulting firms. Seems like a really valuable point in your CV that will help to maximize your chances of getting an offer.
If you need help with resume, me and my colleagues here on PL will be glad to help you.

Best,

Gaurav

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