Consulting Q&A – Ask Questions about Your Career

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CV review / feedback

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Most recent answer on Jan 10, 2023

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

gave the best answer on Jan 10, 2023

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Hi Joseph, The CV is 80% there from my point of view and you stand a good chance of passing the screening for most firms under the current format. Indeed, if you want an in-detail review to maximize your chances, you ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 10, 2023 on Jan 10, 2023
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Cv structure

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Most recent answer on Jun 17, 2021

#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate

gave the best answer on Jun 17, 2021

#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate

Hi Sebastiano, Overall your experiences are quite good and your resume has a lot of potential! that said, there is a fair amount you can do to optimize your resume and improve your odds. Some of the things that stan ... (read entire answer)

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on Jun 17, 2021 on Jun 17, 2021
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Consulting Resume/CV Reviews

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Most recent answer on Feb 21, 2021

Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets

gave the best answer on Feb 02, 2021

Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets

Hey there, There is no hard cap, however, 1-pagers are preferred. How to deal with this? My experience shows almost all candidates can keep the same level of information, however, can trim the content down signifi ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 21, 2021 on Feb 21, 2021
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CV Review

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Most recent answer on Jan 27, 2021

McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

gave the best answer on Sep 15, 2020

McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello! I would advise you to better do an annonimous post here and post it sanitized. This way, comments build on top of other comments and it´s even more constructive for you. Hope it helps! Cheers, Clara

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on Jan 27, 2021 on Jan 27, 2021
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Hi everyone. I think my cv and cover letter are limiting me from joining a consulting firm. Help please?

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Most recent answer on Oct 23, 2020

McK interviewer, Ph.D (advanced degree) | Experienced coach (150+) | Practical tips, confidence-based approach

gave the best answer on Jun 18, 2020

McK interviewer, Ph.D (advanced degree) | Experienced coach (150+) | Practical tips, confidence-based approach

Hi ! It may be that you are not highlighting your experiences enough. Check the following: Impact. Instead of listing the job description, do you talk about the value you added to the role (initiatives you to ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 23, 2020 on Oct 23, 2020
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English CV for Switzerland (metals and mining or consulting)

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Most recent answer on Oct 22, 2020

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

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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on Oct 22, 2020 on Oct 22, 2020
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