{"id":183,"date":"2011-11-01T21:15:57","date_gmt":"2011-11-01T21:15:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.consultingfact.com\/?p=183"},"modified":"2018-10-03T21:20:14","modified_gmt":"2018-10-03T21:20:14","slug":"review-service-for-your-consulting-cover-letter-and-resume","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.consultingfact.com\/blog\/review-service-for-your-consulting-cover-letter-and-resume\/","title":{"rendered":"Review Service for Your Consulting Cover Letter and Resume"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-184 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.consultingfact.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/magnifier.jpg\" alt=\"magnifier\" width=\"683\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.consultingfact.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/magnifier.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.consultingfact.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/magnifier-300x119.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The consulting business \u201cruns a tight ship\u201d so-to-speak. This profession is one that has its\u2019 most critical eye on every single detail.\u00a0Consulting firms seek specific traits in its consultants, and therefore it\u2019s important that you showcase your skills, your education and your ability to excel, in a creative and impressive way. Read more\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Employers in general usually spend less than one minute on reviewing a resume\/cover letter so you want to be among the select few \u201ceye-catching\u201d applicants.<\/p>\n<p>Among the list of areas that can make or break your cover letter and resume are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Specific content \u2013\u00a0Consulting firms seek some very specific skills so your content should make you stand out and display your innovativeness in a strategic way.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>How aesthetically pleasing and professional your format is<\/strong> \u2013 This can include the way you use numbers &amp; numbering, bullets, margins, spaces, fonts and more.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How much content you provide<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cJust enough\u201d content should be used in each section. Too much content or too little content can be a deciding factor in your fate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The way you address coursework, awards, scholarships, etc..\u2013<\/strong> Be mindful of how much you \u201clist\u201d! Pick the few that will showcase your unique path but don\u2019t overwhelm the reader with every single accomplishment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Leading Consulting Firm McKinsey &amp; Company state \u201cWe look to hire individuals with leadership potential, integrity, a sharp analytical mind, creativity, and the ability to work with people at all levels in an organization.\u201d Notice some of the keywords, \u201cleadership potential\u201d, \u201csharp analytical mind\u201d, \u201ccreativity\u201d \u2013 it is massively important to present these skills in the proper way; the key is to display these skills in your document, not just to say that you possess them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Another leading Consulting Firm, Bain &amp; Company, has been known to consider applicants based on more than just their educational background. One of their Managers out of San Francisco said, \u201cBain was open to my non-MBA experience and valued my real world business experience\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>ConsultingFact.com provides a review service that will help you perfect your resume and cover letter so that you can \u2018make the grade\u2019 when it comes to those cherished consulting positions. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.consultingfact.com\/expert-advice\/review_service\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ConsultingFact.com\u2019s Resume and Cover Letter Review Service<\/a> will review your documents within 48 hours and provide detailed guidance on how you should improve your application to increase your chances in securing that coveted position of Consultant.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t hesitate to get in touch and see how we can help you!<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"crp-list-title\">You Might Also Like...<\/h3><ul class=\"crp-list\"><li class=\"crp-list-item crp-list-item-image-none\"><div class=\"crp-list-item-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.consultingfact.com\/blog\/ace-a-consulting-verbal-reasoning-test\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ace a Consulting Verbal Reasoning Test<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"crp-list-item crp-list-item-image-none\"><div class=\"crp-list-item-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.consultingfact.com\/blog\/allocate-time-for-your-management-consulting-application\/\" target=\"_blank\">Allocate Enough Time For Your Management Consulting Application<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"crp-list-item crp-list-item-image-none\"><div class=\"crp-list-item-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.consultingfact.com\/blog\/how-to-ace-consulting-firms-numerical-reasoning-tests\/\" target=\"_blank\">How To Ace Consulting Firms\u2019 Numerical Reasoning Tests<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"crp-list-item crp-list-item-image-none\"><div class=\"crp-list-item-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.consultingfact.com\/blog\/how-to-effectively-prepare-for-a-management-consulting-summer-internship\/\" target=\"_blank\">How to Effectively Prepare for a Management Consulting Summer Internship<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"crp-list-item crp-list-item-image-none\"><div class=\"crp-list-item-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.consultingfact.com\/blog\/present-yourself-properly-at-your-consulting-interview\/\" target=\"_blank\">Present Yourself Properly at Your Consulting Interview<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"crp-list-item crp-list-item-image-none\"><div class=\"crp-list-item-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.consultingfact.com\/blog\/proofread-your-consulting-application\/\" target=\"_blank\">Proofread Your Consulting Application<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The consulting business \u201cruns a tight ship\u201d so-to-speak. This profession is one that has its\u2019 most critical eye on every single detail.\u00a0Consulting firms seek specific traits in its consultants, and therefore it\u2019s important that you showcase your skills, your education and your ability to excel, in a creative and impressive way. 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