Unable to even get an interview call. How to get one?

Question

My Background:

So, I am currently completing a masters program in mechanical engineering and maangement from a top university in Germany but orginally from outside of the EU. My grades from Masters are just okay, but not good enough from consutling standards. However, I have been a top performer throughout my other academic career and have an interesting record of extra curriculars (even in masters).

I don't have an internship expereince in consulting, but I worked for a top industrial giant with their supply chain as well as R&D product developement teams, for a total of 18 months. During this time, I suggessted multiple improvements to their supply chain and got an opportunity to present my product idea for a patent review.

I currently work as part time Quality Analyst in a VR based startup to suport myself. Also, my master thesis is focussed on consulting and is indeed a novel topic that I defined myself.

Local language is of an issue at this point of time, so I only apply to events and companies that require just english and nothing else. Still, I am not even getting a call for an interview or an event. I have been practising cases and solving multiple consulting assignements online. I have approached several professionals and recruiters who mentioned that I should definitely get interview calls after reviewing my CV. But I got none until now.

Kindly provide me some insights on how to proceed further. I am serious about a careeer in consutling. Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

Hello!

Do you want to send over the CV?

A priori, the only issue I would see is the language.

Cheers,

Clara

Answer 2

Hi

It is hard to tell without looking at the CV.

But alternavitely, have you consider networking and get a referral? That might be a more effective way to get an interview call.

Regards,

Emily

Answer 3

Hi A,

I can fully understand your situation, because I was in a similar situation 10 years ago, when I came from Ukraine to Germany with e very limited knowledge of German. Nevertheless, I have the mastered the way and met the bar and build a successful career in consulting. I'm happy to share my experience with you. And I would definitely recommend you to use referrals to secure your interview invites for further details, feel free to contact me directly.

Good luck,

André

Answer 4

Hi there:

Short answer:

1) Resume + Cover Letter review

2) Networking

Answer 5

Hi there,

I would recommend to apply via referrals, you can find some tips at the following link:

https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/hey-everyonehope-all-is-well-3176

I would also check with former or current consultants if your CV is really well built.

Best,
Francesco

Answer 6

Hi there,

Please send me your CV and we will discuss it with viewing all the details.

All the best,

GB

Answer 7

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I don't think you should worry about the risk for now. I don't see any conflict of interest or anything of the sort. You should just let them know you're going to engage in an... (read entire answer)