A generic CV in this industry simply won’t make the cut. It must be tailored to consulting and show examples of your capacity and experience.
Academic Achievement
Firms are after high achievers! The broad nature of consulting work means there are no pre-requisite disciplines of study, but academic achievement is always well regarded. Achievements in numerical subjects is particularly valuable, as it can signal a proficiency in analysis.
Specialties and interests
What sets you apart from other graduates?
The task of sifting through CV’s is tedious, so give recruiters something that will make them want to meet you. Side projects, hobbies and interests can signal that a candidate is more than just ‘book smart’.
Teamwork
This is a key skill to demonstrate, as it’s crucial in all consulting projects. Without the capacity to work effectively with colleagues and clients, even the brightest budding consultant won’t get a look-in. Sharpen your CV by adding examples of where you have collaborated with others to achieve an outcome – whether this be in a university group assignment, volunteer work or in a sporting team.
Experience
Obviously, industry experience and placement or vacation work will attract great attention here. Elaborate on what tasks you completed and which skills you developed for sure.
Leadership
Seeing leadership potential in graduate recruits is highly attractive for a firm. Ultimately, they are searching for individuals to one day manage projects and make partner, and would prefer to spend resources building upon existing skills than teaching leadership qualities from scratch.
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