This document outlines a workshop on mastering the consulting fit interview. It discusses preparing for fit interviews by knowing your story and being able to communicate your experiences clearly. The workshop covers typical fit interview structures and questions, including resume, why consulting/firm, personality and story questions. It emphasizes having relevant stories to demonstrate soft skills and using the STAR method to structure answers. The document also provides tips on common mistakes to avoid and practicing interviews.
The document provides guidance on crafting effective resumes and cover letters for consulting roles. It discusses key themes like emphasizing accomplishments and personalizing applications. It also reviews components of the consulting application process like resume structure and the purpose of cover letters. The document provides tips for writing resumes and cover letters as well as examples of effective and ineffective practices.
This document provides strategies for writing an effective personal statement for graduate school admissions. It explains that a personal statement gives admissions committees insight into an applicant's experiences, goals, and reasons for pursuing a particular program of study. It emphasizes showing rather than telling about unique qualities and experiences. The document also outlines common prompts, suggests including relevant academic and work history as well as future goals and plans, and warns against generic, sloppy, or overly emotional essays. Applicants are advised to have others review their statements and to focus on depth over breadth of experiences.
Resume and Cover Letter Workshop: Career Services UNCGl_polloc
This document provides guidance on resumes, cover letters, and professional references. It explains that resumes are used to market skills and experience to gain interviews and jobs. Resumes should be one page and highlight education, experience, skills, and accomplishments. Cover letters introduce the applicant to employers and connect experience to the desired position. Professional references should include names, titles, companies, contact information for references provided by the applicant.
LEFT BEHIND: HOW DO I SECURE A JOB INTERVIEW? kemitalabi
Today, you will learn to make yourselves marketable! That includes building a better resume and writing an engaging cover letter that will secure a job interview, which in turn will allow you to have a more successful future. This tutorial will start with resume, then cover letter and end with interview and some great resources.
- Dealing with customer enquiries via phone and email
- Updating website and social media pages
- Assisting with marketing campaigns
- Helping organize tours and activities
Summer 2018: Import/Export Company, Bangkok Thailand
Administrative Assistant:
- Answering phones and dealing with customer queries
- Filing and data entry
- Assisting with marketing mailshots
Summer 2017: Import/Export Company, Bangkok Thailand
Administrative Assistant
- Answering phones and dealing with customer queries
- Filing and data entry
- Assisting with marketing mailshots
Key Skills: Communication, Customer Service, Administration, IT, Marketing
The document provides details about an upcoming CV and cover letter seminar, including the agenda and speakers. The seminar will cover how to write a good CV, cover letter, elevator pitch, and tips for unsolicited job applications. It also lists upcoming career events and contact information for career counseling.
This document provides an outline and guidance for a fit interview workshop. It discusses the importance of fit interviews, how to prepare, common question types, and best practices. Students are advised to learn about consulting, the firm, themselves, and to use the STAR method to structure stories demonstrating soft skills. Common mistakes like generic answers or irrelevant stories are highlighted. The workshop involves partners practicing sample questions like leadership examples using the recommended approaches.
This document outlines a workshop on mastering the consulting fit interview. It discusses preparing for fit interviews by knowing your story and being able to communicate your experiences clearly. The workshop covers typical fit interview structures and questions, including resume, why consulting/firm, personality and story questions. It emphasizes having relevant stories to demonstrate soft skills and using the STAR method to structure answers. The document also provides tips on common mistakes to avoid and practicing interviews.
The document provides guidance on crafting effective resumes and cover letters for consulting roles. It discusses key themes like emphasizing accomplishments and personalizing applications. It also reviews components of the consulting application process like resume structure and the purpose of cover letters. The document provides tips for writing resumes and cover letters as well as examples of effective and ineffective practices.
This document provides strategies for writing an effective personal statement for graduate school admissions. It explains that a personal statement gives admissions committees insight into an applicant's experiences, goals, and reasons for pursuing a particular program of study. It emphasizes showing rather than telling about unique qualities and experiences. The document also outlines common prompts, suggests including relevant academic and work history as well as future goals and plans, and warns against generic, sloppy, or overly emotional essays. Applicants are advised to have others review their statements and to focus on depth over breadth of experiences.
Resume and Cover Letter Workshop: Career Services UNCGl_polloc
This document provides guidance on resumes, cover letters, and professional references. It explains that resumes are used to market skills and experience to gain interviews and jobs. Resumes should be one page and highlight education, experience, skills, and accomplishments. Cover letters introduce the applicant to employers and connect experience to the desired position. Professional references should include names, titles, companies, contact information for references provided by the applicant.
LEFT BEHIND: HOW DO I SECURE A JOB INTERVIEW? kemitalabi
Today, you will learn to make yourselves marketable! That includes building a better resume and writing an engaging cover letter that will secure a job interview, which in turn will allow you to have a more successful future. This tutorial will start with resume, then cover letter and end with interview and some great resources.
- Dealing with customer enquiries via phone and email
- Updating website and social media pages
- Assisting with marketing campaigns
- Helping organize tours and activities
Summer 2018: Import/Export Company, Bangkok Thailand
Administrative Assistant:
- Answering phones and dealing with customer queries
- Filing and data entry
- Assisting with marketing mailshots
Summer 2017: Import/Export Company, Bangkok Thailand
Administrative Assistant
- Answering phones and dealing with customer queries
- Filing and data entry
- Assisting with marketing mailshots
Key Skills: Communication, Customer Service, Administration, IT, Marketing
The document provides details about an upcoming CV and cover letter seminar, including the agenda and speakers. The seminar will cover how to write a good CV, cover letter, elevator pitch, and tips for unsolicited job applications. It also lists upcoming career events and contact information for career counseling.
This document provides an outline and guidance for a fit interview workshop. It discusses the importance of fit interviews, how to prepare, common question types, and best practices. Students are advised to learn about consulting, the firm, themselves, and to use the STAR method to structure stories demonstrating soft skills. Common mistakes like generic answers or irrelevant stories are highlighted. The workshop involves partners practicing sample questions like leadership examples using the recommended approaches.
This document provides tips for preparing for and succeeding in a job interview. It recommends researching the company and understanding the position in order to show how your strengths match the role. The document outlines a strengths-based interview strategy of highlighting 3 strengths and giving examples of how you've demonstrated each. It also provides guidance on answering different types of questions, creating an interview portfolio with evidence of your skills, and sending a thank you letter after the interview. The overall message is that thorough preparation and communicating your strengths and fit for the role are key to interview success.
This document provides information about postbaccalaureate programs as an option for a gap year activity. It discusses who typically does postbacc programs, including career changers who need to complete prerequisite courses and record enhancers looking to strengthen their academic record for medical school applications. The document outlines different types of postbacc programs, such as medical master's programs and undergraduate record enhancers. It advises being a careful consumer when researching programs and provides questions to consider when evaluating options.
This document provides information on writing an effective curriculum vitae (CV). It begins by distinguishing between a resume and CV, noting that a CV is meant to showcase one's entire academic and professional background rather than just skills for a specific job. The document offers tips for what sections to include in a CV, such as contact information, education, work experience, skills, and references. It emphasizes tailoring the CV to specific positions and companies. Overall, the document aims to help readers create a well-formatted, concise CV that highlights their qualifications and sells them as the ideal candidate for jobs.
This document provides guidance on creating a curriculum vitae (CV) for a graduate career. It discusses assessing skills and experience, CV structure and content, including personal details, education, work experience, skills, interests and references. A case study of a student named Jane is used to demonstrate how to build a CV for someone seeking a job in tourism or marketing. The key points are assessing what employers are looking for, tailoring the CV accordingly, and highlighting skills and qualifications relevant to the desired position through concise bullet points and evidence-based descriptions.
Resumes and cover letters are important documents that job seekers will need to update regularly. The document provides tips on what not to include in resumes such as irrelevant personal details or lengthy descriptions of past experiences. It also recommends focusing on quantifiable accomplishments and relevant skills and experience. Cover letters should be tailored to specific job postings by highlighting how one's qualifications match the requirements. Social media profiles also require maintenance to ensure a professional online presence.
Introduction to Effective Proposal Writing Top Pillars
Definition of proposal and grants
Type of proposal
The Grant Lifecycle
Pre steps of writing proposal
Proposal Formatting
Proposal Content
Special Challenges
The document provides guidance on creating an effective curriculum vitae (CV) or resume. It discusses the importance of making a good first impression with employers through a well-written CV. Various sections that should be included in a CV are outlined, such as personal details, education, work experience, and references. The document also highlights common mistakes to avoid and emphasizes tailoring the CV to the specific position being applied for.
This document provides guidance on preparing for and surviving a job interview. It discusses researching the company and position, practicing common interview questions and your own questions, proper interview attire and behavior, and following up after the interview. Key points covered include anticipating questions about your skills and experience, having questions prepared about the company and role, displaying enthusiasm and providing concrete examples to support your answers. The document also addresses online interviews and competency-based interviews which focus on assessing needed skills.
- The document provides guidance on preparing for and conducting oneself during a job interview, including researching the company and position, presenting one's qualifications, and following up after the interview.
- It discusses proper interview attire, common interview question types, using the STAR technique to answer behavioral questions, researching companies and one's own interests/skills, and following up with a thank you note after the interview.
- The key advice is to thoroughly prepare for the interview by researching the company and practicing answering questions out loud, in order to make the best possible impression and increase the chances of getting the job.
Presenting Yourself On Paper And In Person Jfvsilanalevitt
The document provides advice on presenting yourself professionally for jobs through resumes, cover letters, and interviews. It discusses committing to career goals, preparing different types of resumes, using clear, concise, consistent, and correct language in resumes, including a summary/profile section, using action verbs, and highlighting skills and accomplishments. It also covers what to include in a cover letter, important questions to consider for interviews, practicing communication skills, and thoroughly researching the organization.
The document provides extensive advice and guidance for interview preparation and performance. It emphasizes that interviewers often decide within 15 minutes, personality and communication skills are critical, and confidence is valued. It recommends researching the company, dressing professionally, preparing examples and stories to highlight strengths and experience, asking relevant questions, sending a thank you note, and following up if not hearing back in the expected timeframe. The document stresses practicing common interview questions and structure, controlling nervous habits, showing enthusiasm, and maintaining professionalism throughout the entire process.
This session will cover the basics of interviewing and how to set yourself apart from other teacher candidates. Learn great interviewing techniques through role-playing and hands-on activities that will help you land that job!
This document provides an agenda for a tutorial on peer reviewing cover letters and resumes. Students will review and provide feedback on each other's documents, focusing on formatting, content, and how effectively the materials showcase skills and qualifications for positions. Key areas of review for cover letters include hook, skills matching, and conclusion. For resumes, areas of focus are formatting, profiles, accomplishments statements, and personal branding. The goal is to help students improve their job application materials.
This presentation provides information about skills needed to be successful in career, it provides information about the list of soft-skills, technical-skills and hard-skills needed for an individual.
The document provides information about an upcoming employment interview assignment for COMM 202. Students are to complete a 20-minute mock interview between April 4-7 and dress in business formal attire. Common interview questions are outlined, including how to answer questions about oneself, strengths, and weaknesses. Other potential "wild card" questions are listed. Tips are provided about closing the interview professionally and following up via email within 24 hours. An informational interview assignment is also mentioned, due April 14, where students report on an interview they conducted.
The document provides tips for managing one's career and making wise career moves. It outlines the job search process, including preparing for interviews by understanding job requirements and one's own skills. Various types of interviews are described, and ways to answer common interview questions are suggested. Body language and logistics during the interview process are also addressed. Alternative methods for job searching beyond traditional means are presented.
Welcome to JobTestPrep’s interview preparation guide. In this guide, we will explore four
areas of interviews, using a a psychologists perspective, aimed at helping you understand
what is going on, and improve your confidence going in to the interview.
This document provides an overview of applying case study approaches in management studies. It discusses the significance of case studies, how to analyze case studies, and key elements to include in strategic case study analyses. Specifically, it recommends analyzing a case study's history, identifying internal strengths and weaknesses, scanning the external environment, conducting a SWOT analysis, reviewing corporate and business level strategies, and understanding a company's structure and controls to produce recommendations. The goal is for learners to apply concepts by examining issues facing real organizations and developing analytical and problem-solving skills.
This document provides tips for preparing for and succeeding in a job interview. It recommends researching the company and understanding the position in order to show how your strengths match the role. The document outlines a strengths-based interview strategy of highlighting 3 strengths and giving examples of how you've demonstrated each. It also provides guidance on answering different types of questions, creating an interview portfolio with evidence of your skills, and sending a thank you letter after the interview. The overall message is that thorough preparation and communicating your strengths and fit for the role are key to interview success.
This document provides information about postbaccalaureate programs as an option for a gap year activity. It discusses who typically does postbacc programs, including career changers who need to complete prerequisite courses and record enhancers looking to strengthen their academic record for medical school applications. The document outlines different types of postbacc programs, such as medical master's programs and undergraduate record enhancers. It advises being a careful consumer when researching programs and provides questions to consider when evaluating options.
This document provides information on writing an effective curriculum vitae (CV). It begins by distinguishing between a resume and CV, noting that a CV is meant to showcase one's entire academic and professional background rather than just skills for a specific job. The document offers tips for what sections to include in a CV, such as contact information, education, work experience, skills, and references. It emphasizes tailoring the CV to specific positions and companies. Overall, the document aims to help readers create a well-formatted, concise CV that highlights their qualifications and sells them as the ideal candidate for jobs.
This document provides guidance on creating a curriculum vitae (CV) for a graduate career. It discusses assessing skills and experience, CV structure and content, including personal details, education, work experience, skills, interests and references. A case study of a student named Jane is used to demonstrate how to build a CV for someone seeking a job in tourism or marketing. The key points are assessing what employers are looking for, tailoring the CV accordingly, and highlighting skills and qualifications relevant to the desired position through concise bullet points and evidence-based descriptions.
Resumes and cover letters are important documents that job seekers will need to update regularly. The document provides tips on what not to include in resumes such as irrelevant personal details or lengthy descriptions of past experiences. It also recommends focusing on quantifiable accomplishments and relevant skills and experience. Cover letters should be tailored to specific job postings by highlighting how one's qualifications match the requirements. Social media profiles also require maintenance to ensure a professional online presence.
Introduction to Effective Proposal Writing Top Pillars
Definition of proposal and grants
Type of proposal
The Grant Lifecycle
Pre steps of writing proposal
Proposal Formatting
Proposal Content
Special Challenges
The document provides guidance on creating an effective curriculum vitae (CV) or resume. It discusses the importance of making a good first impression with employers through a well-written CV. Various sections that should be included in a CV are outlined, such as personal details, education, work experience, and references. The document also highlights common mistakes to avoid and emphasizes tailoring the CV to the specific position being applied for.
This document provides guidance on preparing for and surviving a job interview. It discusses researching the company and position, practicing common interview questions and your own questions, proper interview attire and behavior, and following up after the interview. Key points covered include anticipating questions about your skills and experience, having questions prepared about the company and role, displaying enthusiasm and providing concrete examples to support your answers. The document also addresses online interviews and competency-based interviews which focus on assessing needed skills.
- The document provides guidance on preparing for and conducting oneself during a job interview, including researching the company and position, presenting one's qualifications, and following up after the interview.
- It discusses proper interview attire, common interview question types, using the STAR technique to answer behavioral questions, researching companies and one's own interests/skills, and following up with a thank you note after the interview.
- The key advice is to thoroughly prepare for the interview by researching the company and practicing answering questions out loud, in order to make the best possible impression and increase the chances of getting the job.
Presenting Yourself On Paper And In Person Jfvsilanalevitt
The document provides advice on presenting yourself professionally for jobs through resumes, cover letters, and interviews. It discusses committing to career goals, preparing different types of resumes, using clear, concise, consistent, and correct language in resumes, including a summary/profile section, using action verbs, and highlighting skills and accomplishments. It also covers what to include in a cover letter, important questions to consider for interviews, practicing communication skills, and thoroughly researching the organization.
The document provides extensive advice and guidance for interview preparation and performance. It emphasizes that interviewers often decide within 15 minutes, personality and communication skills are critical, and confidence is valued. It recommends researching the company, dressing professionally, preparing examples and stories to highlight strengths and experience, asking relevant questions, sending a thank you note, and following up if not hearing back in the expected timeframe. The document stresses practicing common interview questions and structure, controlling nervous habits, showing enthusiasm, and maintaining professionalism throughout the entire process.
This session will cover the basics of interviewing and how to set yourself apart from other teacher candidates. Learn great interviewing techniques through role-playing and hands-on activities that will help you land that job!
This document provides an agenda for a tutorial on peer reviewing cover letters and resumes. Students will review and provide feedback on each other's documents, focusing on formatting, content, and how effectively the materials showcase skills and qualifications for positions. Key areas of review for cover letters include hook, skills matching, and conclusion. For resumes, areas of focus are formatting, profiles, accomplishments statements, and personal branding. The goal is to help students improve their job application materials.
This presentation provides information about skills needed to be successful in career, it provides information about the list of soft-skills, technical-skills and hard-skills needed for an individual.
The document provides information about an upcoming employment interview assignment for COMM 202. Students are to complete a 20-minute mock interview between April 4-7 and dress in business formal attire. Common interview questions are outlined, including how to answer questions about oneself, strengths, and weaknesses. Other potential "wild card" questions are listed. Tips are provided about closing the interview professionally and following up via email within 24 hours. An informational interview assignment is also mentioned, due April 14, where students report on an interview they conducted.
The document provides tips for managing one's career and making wise career moves. It outlines the job search process, including preparing for interviews by understanding job requirements and one's own skills. Various types of interviews are described, and ways to answer common interview questions are suggested. Body language and logistics during the interview process are also addressed. Alternative methods for job searching beyond traditional means are presented.
Welcome to JobTestPrep’s interview preparation guide. In this guide, we will explore four
areas of interviews, using a a psychologists perspective, aimed at helping you understand
what is going on, and improve your confidence going in to the interview.
This document provides an overview of applying case study approaches in management studies. It discusses the significance of case studies, how to analyze case studies, and key elements to include in strategic case study analyses. Specifically, it recommends analyzing a case study's history, identifying internal strengths and weaknesses, scanning the external environment, conducting a SWOT analysis, reviewing corporate and business level strategies, and understanding a company's structure and controls to produce recommendations. The goal is for learners to apply concepts by examining issues facing real organizations and developing analytical and problem-solving skills.
Vpodsolutions provides video conferencing products and services. This document summarizes case studies of how Vpod has helped various clients meet their collaboration needs:
- BP deployed Vpod technology in multiple locations for consistent video environments to reduce travel; Barclays and Progress Rail had similar successes.
- A major global bank piloted a video contact center with Vpod and saw customer conversion rates increase from 20% to over 80%.
- Google implemented Vpod video pods in its offices to integrate personal video spaces into its innovative office designs.
C. The passage states that four suspected Somali pirates on board a speed boat climbed a Kenyan patrol vessel on Friday, mistaking it for a merchant vessel. Three pirates were shot dead and their bodies taken to Coast General Hospital, Mombassa. This option accurately summarizes the key details provided about this event.
Frank Sanders provides a memorandum analyzing the viability of pursuing a slip and fall negligence claim on behalf of Cooper against Quick Stop convenience store in Maryland. The memorandum concludes that the case file currently lacks sufficient information to prove or plead the key elements of negligence. Specifically, it does not provide details about Cooper's status at Quick Stop, Quick Stop's actual or constructive knowledge of the spill, whether Quick Stop failed to fulfill its duty of care, or whether Cooper contributed to his own injury through a lack of ordinary care. Sanders recommends interviewing Cooper for more facts and details to strengthen the case before proceeding further.
Coalition Assessment: Case Study and Frequently Asked QuestionsInnovation Network
In September 2013, we presented a case study about our Coalition Assessment Tool to an organization in Washington, DC. These slides accompanied our presentation.
Innovation Network is a nonprofit evaluation, research, and consulting firm. We provide knowledge and expertise to help nonprofits and funders learn from their work to improve their results. To learn more, visit www.innonet.org.
Social Media Assessment Case Study Citrix WebexSociety3
Citrix / Webex - a social media case study
An example for a social media assessment, assessing customers, brand, partners and competition.
The case study was performed by certified consultants using the methods and models developed by the Social Media Academy
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There are three main issues related to unemployment in Transyldavia: 1) discrepancy between skills taught and needed for jobs, 2) companies hiring more qualified foreign workers, and 3) short-term contracts without job security. The European Commission could help by using the European Globalization Adjustment Fund to provide training and the European Social Fund to increase wages and job security. They should also pressure banks to offer loans to companies like Mattyl, a major employer, to help it stay in the region and create more jobs through training local workers.
Assessment Centre Case Study - An Introduction by JobTestPrepJobTestPrep
All the information you need about assessment centre case studies and analysis exercises, as they appear at employers' assessments. Including tips and examples from real case studies!
This document provides guidance on creating an effective resume for applying to jobs at McKinsey, a large management consulting firm. It recommends including sections on personal information, education, professional experience, extracurricular activities, and additional skills. For each section, it provides examples of the type of information to include and how to structure it. It emphasizes highlighting achievements, results, and skills relevant to consulting like problem-solving and leadership. It also stresses using keywords from the job description that recruiters will be searching for. The goal is to concisely present your qualifications and fit for the role in the most effective way possible to get through the initial screening process.
Keynote address (Feb, 2016) to the educators in the Fort Nelson school district. We all know that we cannot teach a child without a concection... without a relationship. In the hustle and bustle of our jobs as educators, we often forget our why, the reason we got into education, of trying to make a difference with kids. In this talk, 6 Keys to Connecting are shared and discussed with the challenge of creating a more positive climate and better connections with kids in our classrooms, schools, and organizations.
The document provides information about networking and conducting informational interviews. It begins with defining networking and discussing common fears people have about networking. It then covers why networking is important, potential networking contacts, and tips for holiday, phone, and in-person networking. The document also discusses informational interviews, including how to request one, prepare, conduct the interview, and follow up afterwards. The overall purpose is to help students make the most of their holidays by networking and potentially securing internships or jobs.
Informational Interviewing Ii Non Wctc No Animflutesusan
This document provides guidance on conducting informational interviews to research potential careers or jobs. Informational interviews allow you to learn about skill and qualification requirements, job opportunities, and speak directly with someone currently working in the field of interest. Key benefits include gaining industry insights, expanding your network, identifying strengths and weaknesses, and increasing confidence for future interviews. The document outlines best practices for selecting occupations to research, identifying contacts, scheduling interviews, conducting the interview, following up, and evaluating the information gathered.
The document provides guidance on various aspects of job hunting, including utilizing social networks, writing effective cover letters and resumes, interviewing, and negotiating salary. It emphasizes customizing materials for each application, highlighting relevant qualifications and accomplishments, being proactive, and doing research on companies and typical interview questions. Interviews involve expressing enthusiasm for the role and asking questions of the interviewer. Salary negotiation involves understanding the market value of the role and negotiating benefits in addition to compensation.
This document provides a comprehensive overview of how to prepare for and conduct oneself during a job interview. It discusses researching the employer, dressing appropriately, being prepared with examples of one's skills and experience, maintaining good etiquette during the interview, asking relevant questions, following up with a thank you note, and the importance of practicing interview skills. Key points emphasized include communicating one's strengths, enthusiasm and interest for the position, and ensuring good preparation.
The document provides guidance on preparing for a job interview, including researching the organization, dressing appropriately, preparing answers to common questions, having references ready, and knowing what to expect from different types of interviews. Key points covered are reviewing one's strengths and accomplishments, getting to know the organization, asking questions of the employer, and presenting oneself positively in the interview.
It is about who you know! Learn the steps to building successful relationships no matter what your personality style. Being connected is 80% of the battle.
The document provides guidance on effectively managing a career search and job hunting process. It emphasizes the importance of having a clear plan and using all available resources and tools, including researching job openings, tailoring resumes and cover letters, leveraging networks, and preparing for interviews. Key steps include defining priorities, researching unadvertised opportunities, making the most of available sources like informational interviews and agencies, and following up after applying or interviewing.
This document provides guidance on job searching, applications, interviews, and follow-up. It discusses knowing your skills and interests, researching companies and positions, networking, applying with tailored resumes and cover letters, preparing for interviews by practicing responses and questions, and following up with thank you notes. References for additional resources on career exploration, resume building, and job search techniques are also included.
This document provides guidance on cover letters, resume/CV formatting, interview preparation and techniques, and networking. It discusses including key information in a cover letter to convey why the applicant is applying and qualified. It recommends keeping a resume simple with clear formatting and focusing on achievements. Interview preparation tips include researching the company and role, practicing examples of competencies, and preparing for different question types. The importance of networking to build professional relationships is also covered.
The document provides information about skills employers look for in candidates and tips for job seeking. It discusses job content skills, transferable skills, and self-management skills. It also covers choosing occupations, funding for training, online job searching tools, resume writing tips, cover letters, interview preparation, and body language during interviews.
The document provides tips for job seekers on preparing resumes, researching companies, and interviewing effectively. It emphasizes highlighting relevant skills and experience, customizing materials for each opportunity, practicing answers to common questions, and following up after interviews. Key aspects include standing out from other candidates, clearly communicating what you can offer an employer, and making a strong first impression through professional appearance and preparedness.
This document provides tips for successfully preparing for and completing a job interview. It recommends researching the company, practicing common interview questions, focusing on verbal and nonverbal communication skills, sending a thank you note after the interview, and following up with the employer. Key areas of focus include dressing professionally, maintaining good hygiene, researching the employer, practicing answers to common questions, asking questions of the interviewer, and following up after the interview.
The BounceBack St. Louis team conducts two day workshops for those in career transition. Day 2 covers LinkedIn and your web presence, Networking and Interviewing Skills.
The document provides an overview of the topics and activities covered in a career transition program. It includes sections on understanding personal strengths and values, developing case studies of work experiences, creating an introduction and resume, researching companies and opportunities, networking, interviewing skills, and next steps after an interview. The goal is to help participants effectively market themselves and navigate career transitions.
The document provides guidance on using LinkedIn and other online tools to find a job. It discusses building an effective LinkedIn profile, growing one's professional network, using blogs and newsletters to showcase skills, and preparing for interviews. Key recommendations include listing all past positions, getting recommendations, customizing the profile name and photo, regularly engaging with connections, and following up after interviews.
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The document provides guidance on various aspects of the recruitment process including screening applicants, interviewing, making recommendations, writing resumes and cover letters, preparing for and facing interviews, and following up with thank you letters. It offers tips for writing effective application letters and resumes, highlighting qualifications and skills, and interview preparation and performance.
The document provides information and tips to help students prepare for an upcoming career fair. It discusses developing a strategy, having a solid resume, practicing interview skills, researching employers, and dressing appropriately. Students are encouraged to bring copies of their resume, research companies attending, and develop an "info-mercial" introducing themselves. The document also outlines common interview questions and tips for having a successful interview, including being prepared, practicing responses, and following up with a thank you note.
The BounceBack St. Louis team conducts two day workshops for those in career transition. Day 1 covers conducting a personal skills assessment, finding companies who hire those occupations, searching for jobs, understanding company culture and creating a great resume.
This presentation was delievered at the Higher Institute for Growth in HEalth Research for Women Researchers in Cameroon (HIGHER Women Consortium) .
The HIGHER Women consortium aims to emphasize the inclusion and promotion of the career of emerging women health researchers by committing to facilitate professional growth and to foster diverse relationships that add value to the research community in Cameroon.
Informational interviewing involves obtaining information and career advice through conversations with people working in a desired career field. It helps learners understand what courses and experiences are valuable, get insights into the realities of different jobs, and discover their own strengths and weaknesses. Informational interviews are not job interviews - they last 20-30 minutes and are less stressful. They help improve communication skills and build confidence. Proper preparation includes researching the career, dressing appropriately, and having thoughtful questions prepared without asking for a job. Follow up includes sending a thank-you and evaluating the information received.
The document describes the Consulting Club at the Texas Medical Center, including its executive team structure and responsibilities. It outlines the primary and secondary tasks of each division - Finance & Operations, Education, External Relations, and the Consulting Agency. It also provides the club's education event schedule for 2019 and additional goals around expanding membership, establishing new university chapters, and increasing fundraising and online presence. The succession plan and officer application process are described at the end.
This document is an application for officer positions in the Consulting Club at Texas Medical Center. It requests the applicant's name, institution, current designation, email address, and preferences for one or two officer positions including President, Vice President of Finance & Operations, Events & Education, or External Relations divisions, or Assistant Vice President. The applicant must answer two 250-word questions about their interest in a consulting career and why they are well-suited for their preferred position.
The document provides an overview of how to prepare for a case interview, which is a job interview format used by consulting firms where the interviewer presents a business situation or problem and asks the applicant to analyze and resolve it. It discusses what skills consulting firms assess during case interviews, such as hypothesis-driven problem solving, communication skills, and business acumen. Additionally, it outlines the typical components of a case interview, including opening the case, analyzing the situation, and closing the case with a clear recommendation.
Global Pharmaceutical is considering licensing an ear infection vaccine called EX1 from a small biotech company. The current deal structure is $100M upfront and $15 per vaccine in royalties. An analysis found that licensing EX1 would allow GP to profit $50M in the first year and $24M per year going forward by vaccinating the 7.5M children in daycare/school with high ear infection rates. Marketing the vaccine to pediatricians and parents could drive sales. Given the potential profits and unmet medical need, GP should accept the deal terms and license EX1.
The document provides an overview of case interviews for management consulting roles, outlining what a case interview is, what firms assess during them, and strategies for preparation. It describes how case interviews simulate on-the-job problem solving and assess skills like hypothesis-driven analysis, communication, business acumen, and client interaction. Firms use case interviews to evaluate applicants' abilities to understand issues, generate data-backed recommendations, and clearly present their thinking under pressure.
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2. OUTLINE
1. The importance of networking
2. How to request informational interviews
3. How to perform an informational interview
4. How to network at consulting firm information
sessions
3. IMPORTANCE OF NETWORKING
Gather valuable information about the firm,
office, and its people
Make an impression on consultants involved in
recruiting
Establish contacts that will be sources of
advice, help for case prep and potential
references
Relationship building is critical for future
consultants
5. RECRUITMENT SUCCESS RATES
BY ROUND
Application
review
1st round
invitation
2nd round
invitation
Job offers
5-10%
40-50%
Variable
Most candidates are “cut”
here
6. STRATEGY FOR NETWORKING
Goals
Build meaningful connections
Deliver the message: you are a good fit
Develop internal advocates
Action plans
1. Prepare before reaching out
2. Identify the right contact(s)
3. Request an informational interview
4. Be engaging and ask the right questions during the
informational interview
5. Follow-up and strengthen relationship
7. PREPARING BEFORE REACHING
OUT
Develop your strategy
Research which firms and offices you want to apply
to
Plan your timeline and expectations
Build a strong online presence via LinkedIn
Polish your resume
8. BUILDING A STRONG LINKEDIN
PROFILE
Professional headshot is ideal
Well-worded and direct executive summary
List of accomplishments, positions, awards
Remember take-home points from Resume
Workshop
Less limited on word count and number of positions
9. IDENTIFYING THE RIGHT PEOPLE
TO NETWORK WITH
Consultants and managers (1-4 years)
Should be your target
Likely involved in recruitment
May be your future co-workers
Partners and principals
Contact only if you have strong personal connections
or references
May guarantee you an interview invitation
Generally not helpful in passing interviews
10. HOW TO IDENTIFY INDIVIDUALS
Ask friends, family, co-workers
Are they consultants?
Do they know consultants?
Check with your career development and alumni
offices
Attend informational sessions and coffee chats
hosted by consulting firms
Search LinkedIn
Focused searches: “Baylor College of Medicine” and “McKinsey” | “T Cell” and “ZS
Associates”
Browse local office websites
11. DRAFTING AN EMAIL OR A
LINKEDIN MESSAGE
Subject: short and clear
Content
Thank them for their time
Introduce yourself: name and current position
Highlight your shared experiences (if any) such as
education, work, community service, etc.
Express your intentions: ask for a call or coffee-chat
12. SAMPLE MESSAGE OR EMAIL
Subject:
- “BCM PhD candidate interested in Deloitte’s technology practice” (leveraging alumni contact)
- “Fellow biochemist interested in learning about your transition to consulting” (personalized to
consultant)
Content
Mr. Carlyle,
I am currently a PhD student at TMC University and am planning to pursue a career in consulting. I
am particularly interested in Consulting Corp due to the firm’s heavy life sciences focus.
I’m reaching out to see if you would be available for a few minutes over the coming weeks to discuss
your transition to consulting as well as your experiences working in the NYC office.
Best regards,
David
LinkedIn URL
Baylor College of Medicine
Graduate Program in XYZ
Advisor: Jane Doe, MD
14. BEST OUTCOMES OF AN
INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW
The consultant/interviewee passes your
resume to the top of the pile!
Resume and cover letter editing
Name-dropping in the cover letter with specific
reasons for “why consulting” and “why this firm”
15. BEFORE THE INFORMATIONAL
INTERVIEW
Do your homework
Know the ins and outs of consulting and the application
process
Prepare your resume
Search for news about the firm to use as conversation
starters
Prepare questions
Find a quiet room with a good phone signal
Confirm phone numbers and time zone
Be flexible and expect reschedules
16. RESOURCES FOR LEARNING
ABOUT CONSULTING
YouTube videos
Victor Cheng
Managementconsulted
Consulting prep websites
www.vault.com
www.caseinterview.com
www.managementconsulted.com
Firm websites
Case interview prep books
17. BE PREPARED TO ANSWER
Tell me about your background.
Why do you want to leave [medicine, research,
academia, etc.]?
Why are you interested in consulting?
How did you find out about our firm?
18. DURING THE INTERVIEW
Verify how much time the interviewee has
Speak slowly and clearly
Refer to your question list
Take notes
Have a conversation instead of Q&A
Try to make the consultant your advisor
19. TYPES OF QUESTIONS
1. About the consultant
2. About the firm and office
3. About the application process
20. SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR
THE CONSULTANT
What is your background?
How did you transition into consulting?
How did you select this firm? This office?
What do you enjoy most about working here? What
type of projects have you gravitated towards?
Do you serve a particular industry or practice?
What is the most difficult aspect of being a consultant?
Were there any parts of being a consultant that came
to you as a surprise?
How do you envision your career as a consultant
evolving?
21. SAMPLE QUESTIONS ABOUT
THE FIRM AND OFFICE
What is the career progression?
How does staffing work?
Where are most of the engagements?
How much travel is expected?
Is there a mentoring program?
Is there a formal business training program?
How many consultants are in your firm with a PhD
or MD background?
What is culture like at the firm or office?
22. ASSESS THE FIRM AND OFFICE
Firm culture
Teambuilding events, happy hours
Meritocracy, mentorship
Apprenticeship, formal training
Enhancement initiatives (e.g. diversity and inclusion)
Office size and culture
Large office - diversity
Small office - closer interactions
Staffing model
Local, regional or national
Often determines the amount of travel
23. SAMPLE QUESTIONS ABOUT
THE APPLICATION
Do you have suggestions for writing my resume and cover
letter?
Could you review my resume?
What is the round structure? How many cases in each
round?
Who did you interview with?
What did you find more challenging: the fit or case
interview?
When are the interviews held? Are any of them over the
phone?
How did you prepare for case interviews?
If extended an offer, when are we expected to start?
25. AFTER THE INTERVIEW
Send a follow-up email the next day
Thank them for their time
Mention one or two topics you discussed but avoid being
robotic
Express your willingness to stay in touch
Include your full name and contact information in the signature
If you feel comfortable, ask for referrals to other consultants,
i.e., more senior ones or individuals with a background similar
to yours
Why the follow-up email is important
Shows that you are familiar with business etiquette
Reminds them about you
26. SAMPLE FOLLOW-UP EMAIL
Hi Stacy,
Thank you again for taking some time out of your day to chat with
me. It was great to hear about your consulting experience, Consulting
Corp’s firm culture, and insights on the application and recruitment
process.
I particularly appreciate your advice on how to best promote my
strengths in my application as well as your willingness to review my
resume. I will incorporate your feedback and email it to you shortly.
Best regards,
David
27. PHONE VS. IN-PERSON
INTERVIEWS
Most informational interviews will be over the
phone
Some may be local such as coffee chats
Wear business casual
Offer to buy them coffee
Be aware of your posture, body language and hand
gestures
Arrive at least 10 minutes early
Scout the location beforehand, if possible
29. HOW TO NETWORK AT INFORMATIONAL
SESSIONS OR OFFICE VISITS
Before entering the room, plan your strategy
During the session, execute your plan
After the session, follow up with contacts
30. PLAN YOUR STRATEGY
Identify your goal
Leave a great impression
Gather information about the firm to use in your cover
letter
Establish contacts at the firm
Dress appropriately (usually business casual)
Research the people in that office (website or
LinkedIn)
Identify the ones that share similar experiences
(education, experiences, social work, etc.)
Prepare several engaging and open-ended
questions
31. EXECUTE YOUR PLAN
Focus on getting to know both the consultants
and the recruiters
Hone in on your targeted ones
Introduce yourself with your full name, make
eye contact and provide a strong handshake
(practice many times beforehand)
Be courteous to other candidates—don’t hog
the conversation
Shake hands at the end and exchange
business cards
32. FOLLOW-UP WITH CONTACTS
Always follow-up!
Send a brief but customized email the next day
thanking them for their time
Keep the window of communication open
33. COMMON MISTAKES WHILE
NETWORKING
Demonstrating an incomplete understanding about consulting or
business
Badmouthing prior colleagues and/or overly negative
conversations about prior experience or training
Asking for facts instead of experiences (do not ask questions that
can easily be answered via Google)
Dominating the conversation
Asking questions with yes or no answers
Begging for an interview or internal referral
Not following-up or having too many follow-ups
Inability to carry a conversation
Lack of appreciation and coming off as you’re just using the
contact
34. SEEK OPPORTUNITIES TO MAINTAIN
CONTACT
New resume building experiences or
publications
Personalized experiences addressed during
informational interview (e.g. travel, sports,
conferences, etc.)
Resume review, interview coaching, etc.