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Resume Writing: Quantify impacts by calculating growth with negative original value

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Most recent answer on Jan 07, 2023

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gave the best answer on Jan 07, 2023

#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Hi there, Q: Last year profitability is -150,000 USD and this year profitability is 300,000 USD, while sales growth remain stable. If I were to calculate the YoY growth, how should I correctly calculate it? In this cas ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 07, 2023 on Jan 07, 2023
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Consulting resume edit

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Most recent answer on Jun 14, 2022

Conducted over 100 interviews for grads, interns & experienced hires

gave the best answer on Jun 14, 2022

Conducted over 100 interviews for grads, interns & experienced hires

Generally you will refer to the region without being too specific:- For a Middle East government- For a US state government entityetc.

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on Jun 14, 2022 on Jun 14, 2022
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Consulting Resume Review

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Most recent answer on Apr 30, 2022

10+yrs recruiting & BCG Project leader

gave the best answer on Apr 24, 2022

10+yrs recruiting & BCG Project leader

Hi there, the CV screening is the step with the lowest chances (<5%) to pass (of all steps in the recruiting process) and from my recruiting and coaching experience, most, even brilliant candidates fail to have a s ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 30, 2022 on Apr 30, 2022
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Resume guidance

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Most recent answer on Apr 30, 2021

McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers

gave the best answer on Aug 07, 2020

McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers

Hi! Please don't have the wrong expectation. Getting a resume sharp and "ready" for top strategy firms is A LOT of work! And it requires multiple iterations and, thereby, significant time. In my view, you should inv ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 30, 2021 on Apr 30, 2021
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Resume review for internal referrals

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Most recent answer on Feb 21, 2021

Anonymous gave the best answer on Dec 18, 2019

Hi there, Feel free to send it my way. Happy to take a look. Cheers, Emily

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on Feb 21, 2021 on Feb 21, 2021
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