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Seeking Advice for Upcoming Consulting Firm Event

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Francesco

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Hi there, 1) Should I contact them before the event? What would be your goal when contacting them? Depending on that, it might or might not make sense. If you need to apply for the summer internship before the event (I ... (read entire answer)

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Recruitment & Cover Letter

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Brad

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gave the best answer on Jan 28, 2024

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Hi there, The interviewer is going to receive, and read, the cover letter attached to your profile. I assume it doesn’t make sense in the context of your application (e.g. “I wish to apply for BCG’s [event]”) so I t ... (read entire answer)

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Rejected for almost all consulting firms, pre-interview

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Most recent answer on Oct 11, 2023

Raj

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gave the best answer on Oct 08, 2023

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I can definitely help you with your CV and cover letter. It's important to note that the application process can be highly competitive, especially in the current market conditions. While nationality can sometimes be a f ... (read entire answer)

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Need advice for Application Strategies and Cover Letter

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Most recent answer on Oct 09, 2023

Benjamin

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Benjamin

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gave the best answer on Oct 07, 2023

Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

Hello, Here are my answers to your key questions: You will be applying through the experienced hire route (meaning not needed to follow campus recruitment cycles), but for an entry level position I would submit a custom ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 09, 2023 on Oct 09, 2023
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The address of the office in the CL

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Cristian

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gave the best answer on Oct 04, 2023

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Hi there! Don't put anything :) It's not really mandatory to put the address but it's a nice to have. Keep it open if you're applying more widely in the region. Best,Cristian ——————————————— Practicing for interviews? ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 04, 2023 on Oct 04, 2023
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What to do when Cover Letter not required

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Francesco

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Hi there, Q: Does this mean it's not worth writing one, or is it always worth writing one? Depending on the company, they may or may not screen your cover letter if you attach it. The problem is that you won’t know that ... (read entire answer)

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Is a cover letter really necessary for McKinsey?

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Anonymous gave the best answer on Jul 23, 2019

Hi there, No, McKinsey does not really read the cover letteres. Sometimes they may refer to your cover letter if you are really one of those "borderline cases", but as far as I know that rarely happens. That being s ... (read entire answer)

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Best approach for a Cover Letter (BCG / Mckinsey)

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Hi there, You can structure a cover letter into 4 parts: Introduction, mentioning the position you are interested in and a specific element you find attractive for that company Why you are qualified for the job, where y ... (read entire answer)

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Cover Letter Structure

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Hi there, Q: Should I structure my cover letter points around the firms key values or should I cover the desirable skills and experience You can do both. You can refer to the values they look for and show you have the d ... (read entire answer)

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Cv and Cover Letter Format

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Sofia

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You should align it to the left! And I know it seems silly, but these things do matter. A well-formatted CV and cover letter are key to getting your foot in the door at the initial stages of the application. I recommend ... (read entire answer)

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on Jul 07, 2023 on Jul 07, 2023
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Mistake in Cover Letter

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Benjamin

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Benjamin

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gave the best answer on May 09, 2023

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Hi, Just attend the interview. There are 2 potential scenarios: 1. Your interview reads your CL carefully, spots the error but doesn't care about it 2. Your interviewer reads your CL carefully, spots the error and it gi ... (read entire answer)

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on Jun 30, 2023 on Jun 30, 2023
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Consulting case competition - referencing in CV / Cover Letter

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Hi there, Q: I would mention it in the extracurriculars on the CV, as EYP- finalist, however I think it would be also better to say it on my cover letter as well. Any ideas? You can mention it in the CV, no problem with ... (read entire answer)

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Applying to a company where my ex-boss works?

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Most recent answer on Apr 24, 2023

Cristian

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gave the best answer on Apr 22, 2023

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Hi there, Complex situation indeed. I wouldn't mention him in the cover letter before speaking with him. HR might reach out to him to ask about you and if he didn't even know you were applying, then it might be awkwar ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 24, 2023 on Apr 24, 2023
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BCG cover letter for event

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Hi there, Q: I need to write a cover letter in order to apply to a BCG event (Aspire Women's Workshop) and I was wondering if I should mention the event / why I want to attend, or simply write a cover letter as if I wou ... (read entire answer)

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Reapplying with BCG

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Hagen

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gave the best answer on Jan 29, 2023

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Hi Emery, I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: First, it's not necessary to mention that you have previously passed the screening pha ... (read entire answer)

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What to write in the cover letter - Entry level role with 2 year post-bachelors experience

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Most recent answer on Jan 30, 2023

Moritz

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gave the best answer on Jan 29, 2023

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Hi there, First of all, it's important to tell your story, not repeat your CV! I would generally approach it like this: 1st paragraph (short): Explain what you're applying for and why, ideally mentioning who in the firm ... (read entire answer)

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MBB application after 1 year in Tier 2 consultancy

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Most recent answer on Nov 29, 2022

Maikol

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gave the best answer on Nov 27, 2022

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I think your situation is very simple for three reasons. 1. Applying for MBB is always a good move, regardless of the current status.2. To MBB's eyes, your experience is zero, so don't worry about what you've learned or ... (read entire answer)

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Applying for three different offices in the states

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Sofia

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gave the best answer on Sep 05, 2022

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Hello, I had a similar situation to you when applying! I thought Emily's suggestion of reaching out to HR to understand how your materials will be sent out is a good one. I would come up with a reason for your interest ... (read entire answer)

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Motivation Letter

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Francesco

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Hi Muhammad, In terms of cover letters (a motivation letter is slightly different): HR may not read them, in particular if you are referred. In some offices, the cover letter is not even compulsory as application materi ... (read entire answer)

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How to demonstrate impact on a strategy mgmt. consulting resume?

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Hi there, This is difficult to answer specifically as it depends on what exactly you did. However in general terms you can use the following: Intermediary results (eg “identified 3 key markets where to launch marketing ... (read entire answer)

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