If you want to break into a Big Four consulting division, or move into the likes of Bain or McKinsey, you need to make your CV all about tangible achievements.
It’s all very well gaining the right sort of experience, but how you applied yourself, got your ideas across and implemented the right strategy are equally as important to convey on your resume as putting big brand names up in lights.
So, what does it take to impress? We’ve spoken to specialist consulting recruiters who told us what they expect from the perfect consulting CV.
1. You will include a brief personal statement
Personal statements in resumes are frowned upon in the financial sector, but a brief summary of the sectors you specialise in, combined with some indication of what results you achieved during your latest assignments are encouraged, says Rakesh Pabbi, a former KPMG consultant who now heads executive search firm Consulting Point.
“The key here is to be concise and not too wordy,” he says. “This is a test – if you can’t sell yourself concisely, how can you get a complex point across to a client effectively?”
If you’re applying for an entry-level role, start with your academics, however.
2. You will summarise your achievements in a table
Pabbi says that you have around 20 seconds to impress with your resume. The best way to pull in a recruiter is to outline your sector expertise and client list in an easily digestible table, says Pabbi. Here’s an example:
Industry Sector Selected Major Clients
Oil and Gas BP, Saudi Aramco, Q8
Petrochemicals Stahl, EQUATE
Automotive Jaguar Land Rover, Fiat, GM
Industrials GKN, Michelin, Meggitt, QinetiQ
Consumer & Retail SABMiller, Birds Eye, Wight Salads, ATS
Utilities EON, Veolia, RWE
3. You will be very exact about academic qualifications
Consulting has traditionally been a magnet for MBAs from top business schools, but in spite of this it’s rarely a requirement, says Richard Stewart, managing director of consulting recruiters Mindbench. Instead, consultants want to see a) a first class degree and b) a top university listed on academic achievements.
read more: http://news.efinancialcareers.com/uk-en/225615/the-perfect-resume-for-consulting/
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