How to Write a Consulting Cover Letter (Template + Examples from MBB Admits)

A strong consulting cover letter can be the difference between landing an interview and getting ghosted. Whether you’re applying to MBB, the Big 4, or boutique consulting firms, your cover letter is your first opportunity to stand out from other …

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10 interview questions every college student should be ready to answer

Stepping into an interview for your first internship or entry-level role can feel overwhelming. You want to impress, but you’re not sure what the recruiter or hiring manager will ask—or how you’ll stack up against other candidates. The truth is, …

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Discouraged Workers: Definition, Causes, and How They Differ from the Unemployed

What is a discouraged worker? Picture this: You’re unemployed, and after months of sending out resumes, attending interviews, and hearing nothing back, your determination starts to fade. Eventually, you stop searching altogether, convinced there are no opportunities left. At that …

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Some Helpful Advice About Embracing the Give-and-Take Nature of an Interview

— Article by Audrey Spina, the Assistant Director of Career Services at Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts. 

Though a job interview represents a discussion between an interviewer and a job seeker, the prospect of controlling the direction of the conversation can represent an …

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Interview Tips from Famous TED Talkers

If you have an important work presentation to give in the next few days or weeks, you’ll want to check out this very helpful Harvard Business Review article about how best to rehearse. In the article, HBR points to several …

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How can an employee turn a part-time, seasonal job into a full-time, permanent business and consumer services career?

Transforming a seasonal position into a permanent career requires strategic approaches backed by industry experts. The path from temporary work to full-time employment demands consistent demonstration of value, relationship building, and problem-solving capabilities. By mastering essential skills and showcasing measurable …

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How This Sales Manager Found Meaningful Work That Advanced Her Career

During her high school and college years, Candice Leinenkugel held a variety of sales roles that allowed her to develop her problem-solving and interpersonal skills. As she gained more professional experience, her unwavering passion for helping people guided her career …

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16 great job opportunities for business administration majors

Career mapping is the process of outlining a clear plan for professional growth by identifying potential job opportunities, required skills, and advancement paths within a chosen field. For business administration graduates, career mapping is especially valuable because it helps them …

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A Day in the Life of a Consultant – Monday to Friday (From a McKinsey BA)

A consultant at one of the MBB firms describes a typical day when he’s traveling, at a client site, and in the office. Read this article to find out whether consulting is the right fit for a person or you.

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What If You Treated Every Interview Like a Business Pitch?

Imagine how a business pitch works. You spend time researching your potential investor, familiarising yourself with their strengths, offerings, and challenges. You create a presentation slide that highlights your solutions and explains how you will implement them. And then you …

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