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consulting interviews

5 more common mistakes in consulting resumes that we’ve been editing

We’ve been offering a resume editing service since site launch. In this time, we’ve had the fortune to work with hundreds of clients.
Below is a list of 5 more common resume mistakes we’ve noticed. You can also refer to the previous posts: Top 10 consulting resume mistakes and Top 10 resume tips.
1. Overly small font for [...]

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Role play in consulting interviews: roundup of reader questions

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The site was down briefly on Thursday – minor database problems as I finally upgraded to the latest version of Wordpress.
Here’s a roundup of reader questions – covering topics including role play consulting interviews, consulting interview dress code, consulting lingo, and cover letters.
To start, I found an online copy of the Wetfeet Guide to the [...]

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Welcome to new readers, an interview with Social Geekette, and useful resources for understanding management consulting

This blog has been growing my leaps and bounds. I’ve really appreciated meeting readers and helping people in their quest to break into the consulting industry.
For new readers, consider subscribing to my RSS. It’s the most convenient way to receive blog updates – and expect a slew of content in the next few days
Here are [...]

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10 steps to solving any sizing question – How many baseballs fit inside a Boeing 747?

I hope everyone is enjoying their extended MLK holidays. Occasionally, I come across useful resources that I feel compelled to share.
The McKinsey Blogs Wiki. This is a compilation of blogs by alumni and current firm members. I’ve mentioned Marquis’ blog before as a great resource for aspiring consultants, but the others are worth a browse [...]

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Booz Allen consultant interview – Life as a Consultant series

This post kicks off my “Life as a Consultant” series – where through interviews, we take an inside look at the stories of current and past consultants.
Some background before we launch into the interview:
A reader was kind enough to reach out to me when I posted about starting this series of interviews. His background in [...]

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