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CV and CL feedback CV screening

Most recent answer on Mar 06, 2024

Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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gave the best answer on Mar 06, 2024

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

You have an interesting profile. 1. I'd go broad anyway. You have nothing to lose from applying to MBBs as well, even if the chances of passing screening are smaller. 2. Make your CV and CL stellar. Your CV is in an o ... (read entire answer)

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When should I expect to hear back from BCG London?

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Most recent answer on Mar 05, 2024

Dennis

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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe

Dennis

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gave the best answer on Jan 31, 2024

Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe

Hi there, I would say a typical timeline from submitting your application to ultimately receiving an offer (if that were to happen) is often between 6-8 weeks. If you apply in Q4, the process tends to be slower on aver ... (read entire answer)

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LGBTQ+ on-line webinar on CV

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Most recent answer on Jan 13, 2024

Florian

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

Florian

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gave the best answer on Jan 10, 2024

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

Hi there, Generally, I advise my clients during a resume review to not add any event participation to their resume unless it is linked to a real achievement. (even if it is a very exclusive event). For instance, if it w ... (read entire answer)

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Benefits of Referral

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Most recent answer on Dec 30, 2023

Frederic

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ex Jr. Partner McKinsey |Senior Interviewer| Real Feedback & Free Homework between sessions|Harvard Coach|10+ Experience

Frederic

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gave the best answer on Nov 10, 2023

ex Jr. Partner McKinsey |Senior Interviewer| Real Feedback & Free Homework between sessions|Harvard Coach|10+ Experience

Importance of referrals really differs my geography, but in general you can see the following advantages: Expedited Process: In some cases, a strong referral can fast-track your application, bypassing certain stages of ... (read entire answer)

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Application ban disappeared after 6 months

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Hi there, That's great! Definitely check with your referrer. The nice thing is this gets them to talk to the recruiters about you and your name becomes more familiar. A few things: Double check the resume is optimal - I ... (read entire answer)

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Getting into MBB Consulting after graduation with boutique internships

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Heres some reading to help: https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/how-to-get-a-consulting-internship-tips-and-tricks

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CV/Resume Query regarding work experience at family owned business

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Most recent answer on Nov 13, 2023

Alberto

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Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews

Alberto

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gave the best answer on Nov 12, 2023

Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews

Hi there, a) How to best report my current work arrangement on my CV/resume. The same way as you would do with your other professional experiences in a consulting resume. List the name the company, your role, dates and ... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 13, 2023 on Nov 13, 2023
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Format of German Tabular CV Question

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Most recent answer on Nov 10, 2023

Anonymous gave the best answer on Oct 08, 2018

Hi Anonymous, I am German, have worked in consulting in Germany and have seen my share of CVs, so I hope I can help. So first of all: None of the three examples are total no-gos. I would consider No 2 best / sa ... (read entire answer)

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I don’t have brand name jobs on my resume

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Hi there, Well, you have two options: Get brand names Work around it Of course, in the short term option 2 is the better one :) There are ways to optimize your resume to hide the negative and emphasize the positive. The ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 31, 2023 on Oct 31, 2023
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Rejected for almost all consulting firms, pre-interview

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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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Advise needed- What are my changes of passing CV screening? help!

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Most recent answer on Oct 07, 2023

Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

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gave the best answer on Oct 06, 2023

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Hi there! The CV is 80% there. It's in a good shape, but it can be improved in order to maximise your chances of passing screening. For instance, within the education section you should go significantly deeper into you ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 07, 2023 on Oct 07, 2023
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Ban after screening rejection

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Hagen

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Hagen

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gave the best answer on Sep 24, 2023

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

Hi there, First of all, I am sorry to hear about the rejection from BCG! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your situation: First of all, it's unlikely you'll be able to reapply immediately within the same month a ... (read entire answer)

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Frederic

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Frederic

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Hello Reuben, Congratulations on your decision to pursue an entry-level consulting role! Tailoring your CV to a single page can indeed be challenging, especially with a longer employment history. Here are some tips to h ... (read entire answer)

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How is my CV looking for graduate consulting roles in London/Middle East?

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Hello, This is an excellent resume! A couple of quick pieces of feedback: It's a bit busy on the page - I would add some spacing ahead of each role that is in bold, and recommend keeping it to 3-4 bullets per experience ... (read entire answer)

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Consulting CV- non trad background

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Francesco

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Hi there, Q: Any advice on how to demonstrate aspects such as business acumen/interest in business and entrepreneurship from past experiences that are more geared towards medicine/academia? I saw you are referring to p ... (read entire answer)

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CV for MBB strategy consulting (BCG). Application for a Virtual Academy Session "The Group.Livestream" and Internship in Germany.

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Andi

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Andi

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Hi there, overall, your profile has good potential and chances to get invited to the event - it seems you have good and relevant corporate work experience, academics, extracurriculars. In terms of the firms' main screen ... (read entire answer)

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Francesco

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Francesco

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gave the best answer on May 02, 2023

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Hi there, Q: Do coaches usually charge their hourly rate for CV reviews or do they usually have a separate quote? It depends on the coach. Personally I offer the CV session at 50% discount of the standard rate when it ... (read entire answer)

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CV/Resume Writing for an MBB Consultant

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Francesco

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gave the best answer on May 19, 2023

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Hi there, 1) What are the best practices when we write our MBB experience on the CV? (e.g things should be emphasized, things that people overlook) Some of the key things to consider for a good CV are: Use action verbs ... (read entire answer)

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Could anybody help to have a look at my CV? I am going to apply for the CA role at McKinsey

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Most recent answer on May 15, 2023

Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

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gave the best answer on May 07, 2023

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Hi David! Sure - feel free to send it through. I can also share with you a template that I've used with countless candidates to get them to pass screening. Best,Cristian

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Financial modeling skills

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Anonymous gave the best answer on Jun 16, 2020

Hi, 1) Before you get an offer: financial modeling skills would not significantly improve your chance of getting an offer. However, you should invest some time in learning corporate finance concepts (NPV, IRR, ROI, RO ... (read entire answer)

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