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May 2024
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S14E3: McKinsey Resume: 5 Secrets of a K...

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Want to work for McKinsey? One of the first steps to an offer is prepping your resume. Today, Jenny Rae breaks down what separates a McKinsey resume from all other resumes.

McKinsey hires the best of the best, so your CV needs to be top-notch, the crème de la crème of resumes for the firm to consider you.

Ready for 5 surprising secrets of a killer McKinsey resume? Listen in!

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