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Most recent answer on Mar 06, 2024

Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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gave the best answer on Mar 06, 2024

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

You have an interesting profile. 1. I'd go broad anyway. You have nothing to lose from applying to MBBs as well, even if the chances of passing screening are smaller. 2. Make your CV and CL stellar. Your CV is in an o ... (read entire answer)

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Advise needed- What are my changes of passing CV screening? help!

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Most recent answer on Oct 07, 2023

Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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gave the best answer on Oct 06, 2023

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Hi there! The CV is 80% there. It's in a good shape, but it can be improved in order to maximise your chances of passing screening. For instance, within the education section you should go significantly deeper into you ... (read entire answer)

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How is my CV looking for graduate consulting roles in London/Middle East?

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Most recent answer on Sep 12, 2023

Sophia

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Top-Ranked Coach on PrepLounge for 3 years| 6+ years of coaching

Sophia

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gave the best answer on Sep 12, 2023

Top-Ranked Coach on PrepLounge for 3 years| 6+ years of coaching

Hello, This is an excellent resume! A couple of quick pieces of feedback: It's a bit busy on the page - I would add some spacing ahead of each role that is in bold, and recommend keeping it to 3-4 bullets per experience ... (read entire answer)

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Do I add my new job that I haven't started to my CV?

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Most recent answer on Sep 02, 2021

Agrim

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BCG Dubai Project Leader | Learn to think like a Consultant | Free personalised prep plan | 6+ years in Consulting

Agrim

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gave the best answer on Sep 01, 2021

BCG Dubai Project Leader | Learn to think like a Consultant | Free personalised prep plan | 6+ years in Consulting

Most important thing is that you must be truthful. If you are applying in Sep, and starting the job in Oct - the max you can write is that you are incoming into that company. That too when you have the offer contract. Y ... (read entire answer)

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Small CV Review? Is this directed enough or too wide for management consultancy? (Reposting because of little response!)

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Most recent answer on Apr 09, 2021

gave the best answer on Apr 07, 2021

Hi Ukasha, My general/quick (not full review) thoughts are as follows: Consulting-Specific Yes, your resume has enough consulting-focused verbiage here Template You need a new template - there is a LOT of ... (read entire answer)

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Include McKinsey Fisthand and BCG Emerald in CV?

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Vlad

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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Vlad

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gave the best answer on Jan 13, 2021

McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi, Feel free to include them in your resume. But be ready that the BCG interviewer will ask Why BCG and not McKinsey and vise versa Best

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How to improve my CV ?

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Most recent answer on Dec 09, 2020

Anonymous gave the best answer on Nov 08, 2020

I think it's a very strong and well-crafted CV already. The one recommendation I have is to make some of the text a bit more concise. I would generally try to limit yourself to 3 bullet points and only use 2-line bullet ... (read entire answer)

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CV Feedback for adv degree industry candidate

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Anonymous gave the best answer on Jun 30, 2020

Hi Alan, Feel free to send your CV to me!

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Review of CV and CL

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Luca

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BCG |NASA | SDA Bocconi & Cattolica partner | GMAT expert 780/800 score | 200+ students coached

Luca

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gave the best answer on Feb 28, 2020

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on Nov 17, 2020 on Nov 17, 2020
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CV Screening Homepage + Corona Impact on Consulting Recruiting

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Francesco

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Francesco

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gave the best answer on Mar 26, 2020

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Hi Joseph, based on what my coachees shared, in some geographies hiring is already on-hold for MBB for some roles. I would recommend you proceed as follows: Find connections for a referral for your application - ... (read entire answer)

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English CV for Switzerland (metals and mining or consulting)

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Most recent answer on Oct 22, 2020

Antonello

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McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching

Antonello

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gave the best answer on Aug 31, 2020

McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching

Hi, feel free to send it Best, Antonello

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