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Resume: Should I include my internship which starts in 2 days in resume ?

Consulting Resume CV Resume

Most recent answer on Aug 10, 2021

Francesco

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Francesco

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gave the best answer on Jan 30, 2019

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Hi Anonymous, this is a bit tricky, as of course you don’t have information now on what you are going to accomplish in the internship (and you should always have an Action -> Result orientation in your CV). Moreove ... (read entire answer)

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Are you allowed to mention consulting clients on a resume?

Consulting Resume

Most recent answer on Mar 02, 2023

Hagen

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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hagen

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gave the best answer on Mar 02, 2023

#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hi there, I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: Yes, and there is a high likelihood that you may not even be invited to the interviews ... (read entire answer)

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Application: Creating a Consulting perfect Resume and Cover Letter...Save Me From Failures!!!

application process Resume Screening

Most recent answer on Oct 31, 2020

Anonymous gave the best answer on Sep 19, 2016

Josephine, I don't want to rain on your parade, but as this platform should also serve for some tough feedback (how else would you learn?), I am going to deliver some. What are consulting firms looking for when they ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 31, 2020 on Oct 31, 2020
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GRE score on resume?

Advice Consulting Resume CV Resume

Most recent answer on May 27, 2020

Sidi

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

Sidi

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gave the best answer on Jan 07, 2019

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

Agree with Guennael! This appears quite average (or, frankly, in an MBB context this looks weak). Would try to focus on other areas where you can hopefully showcase outstanding achievements. Cheers, Sidi

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Resume - GMAT Scores

GMAT Resume

Most recent answer on Jun 10, 2020

Anonymous gave the best answer on Jun 10, 2017

Dear Avaneesh, It does not hurt to include your impressive GMAT score of 740 (which is in the 97th percentile if I'm not mistaken), but this question drives at a more fundamental issue: what your ultimate resume and a ... (read entire answer)

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on Jun 10, 2020 on Jun 10, 2020
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"Walk me through your resume"

Interview Resume

Most recent answer on Aug 15, 2019

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 Aug 15, 2019

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

Hi, I would recommend the following structure: 1) Start with a 1 sentence summary of your background, why you are relevant for McKinsey and what's your unique selling point 2) Talk about 3-4 of your roles (may be ... (read entire answer)

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on Aug 15, 2019 on Aug 15, 2019
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Advice : Companies MBA and resume

Career Advising MBA Resume

Most recent answer on Nov 18, 2020

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 Jun 10, 2017

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

Hi, 1) If you mean resume screening - very high. Then you have to prep to pass an interview 2) MBA if you want it - the earlier the better. The problem is that Post MBA positions are pretty much the same and don't ... (read entire answer)

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Withdraw and reupload resume?

Application BCG Bain McKinsey McKinsey & Company Resume

Most recent answer on Feb 21, 2021

Robert

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Robert

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gave the best answer on Jun 28, 2020

McKinsey offers w/o final round interviews - 100% risk-free - 10+ years MBB coaching experience - Multiple book author

Hi Anonymous, Without specific examples it's impossible to give specific advice - maybe you can share a few of them? And: Do you have a referral or direct application w/o referral? If it's mainly cosmetical, it wo ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 21, 2021 on Feb 21, 2021
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Omitting a degree in the resume?

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Most recent answer on Jun 30, 2020

Clara

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

Clara

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gave the best answer on Jun 14, 2020

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

Hello! Don´t worry at all! You are overthinking this one, so message of tranquility here :) You must include all your degrees, if not it´s when you will call attention to it, precisely what you don´t want. Howe ... (read entire answer)

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on Jun 30, 2020 on Jun 30, 2020
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Polishing my resume

Resume

Most recent answer on Apr 03, 2020

Francesco

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Francesco

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gave the best answer on Jun 17, 2017

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Hi Anonymous, a two-year black list period is pretty common for most consulting companies; you can definitely contact the consulting companies who rejected you though, to verify the exact period with them. I don’t thi ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 03, 2020 on Apr 03, 2020
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Tips on updating resume post-management consulting? (~1 year experience)

Resume

Most recent answer on Apr 30, 2020

Anonymous gave the best answer on Feb 27, 2020

Hi there, Having been in consulting and then moved out to e-commerce in a tech unicorn now, I'd suggest thinking about whether your 1 year in MBB gives you enough leverage. If it is not enough, given that 1 year is r ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 30, 2020 on Apr 30, 2020
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Resume page

Application Resume

Most recent answer on Feb 21, 2021

Anonymous B gave the best answer on Sep 04, 2017

Hi, If you have publications and extended industry experience, 2 pages is fine. As long as its concise, focuses on major achievements and is written in the appropriate style (lots of impact words, quantifying achievem ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 21, 2021 on Feb 21, 2021
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Do you have a question for our consulting experts, too?

MBB Resume Verification

MBB Resume

Most recent answer on Jun 27, 2019

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 Jun 27, 2019

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

Hi, There is some background check, but it's mostly to verify the unlawful behavior. They can also ask for the contacts of your previous supervisors and talk to them. I would not lie too much in a resume. Best!

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on Jun 27, 2019 on Jun 27, 2019
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Updating resume after referral

Referral Resume

Most recent answer on May 14, 2020

Anonymous gave the best answer on Jul 12, 2019

You'll be fine. Don't worry about it.

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on May 14, 2020 on May 14, 2020
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Update sent resume

MBB Resume

Recent activity on Sep 04, 2018

Benjamin

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ex-Manager - Natural and challenging teacher - Taylor case solving, no framework

Benjamin

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gave the best answer on Sep 04, 2018

ex-Manager - Natural and challenging teacher - Taylor case solving, no framework

Don't worry too much on this, especifically if changes are limited and doesn't change the global messages. Keep in mind the screening is really quick. Once you get invited to ITW, you can always send a new version, but ... (read entire answer)

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on Sep 04, 2018 on Sep 04, 2018
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Resume length in Australia

Australia Resume

Most recent answer on Feb 27, 2023

Luca

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Luca

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gave the best answer on Feb 29, 2020

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

Hello, Generally speacking you should use only one page, unless you are not an experienced hire. Anyway, if you feel to have enough experiences to fill more than 1 page of interesting and signifcant stuff, do it. I ha ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 27, 2023 on Feb 27, 2023
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Resume writer

Consulting Resume Resume

Most recent answer on Sep 06, 2020

Francesco

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Francesco

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gave the best answer on Jul 02, 2019

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Hi Anonymous, in case you want support with your CV please feel free to PM me – if interesting for you we could optimize your CV, Cover and review the best strategies to obtain MBB referrals all in one session. Best ... (read entire answer)

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Can I use modified GPA on resume?

Consulting Resume Cover letter Interview recruiting Resume

Most recent answer on Jun 26, 2019

gave the best answer on Jun 26, 2019

You should put what's in your diploma. However, you can also take the liberty of adding "GPA in Major" alongside it.

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on Jun 26, 2019 on Jun 26, 2019
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Resume: Work Experience or Leadership Experience

Resume

Recent activity on Aug 05, 2018

Francesco

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

Francesco

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gave the best answer on Aug 05, 2018

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

Hi Anonymous, if I understood correctly, your question is whether you should delete any of your four work experiences to make space for leadership ones or keep the working experiences without including a leadership on ... (read entire answer)

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on Aug 05, 2018 on Aug 05, 2018
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Consulting Resume Prep

Application consulting Resume

Most recent answer on Apr 03, 2020

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 Dec 27, 2019

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

Hello Anirudh, I would avoid to write it. The HR is gonna read your entire CV and he will get his own idea regarding your profile. During the interview, indeed, you will have the chance to present yourself. No need to ... (read entire answer)

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