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Send us Fan MailLaura Ackermann once worked with a hospital executive in his 50s – years of running a mid-sized US hospital – who wanted to apply for McKinsey's Associate position.She was outraged.Not at him – at how common the pattern is. Experienced hires undervalue what they'v ... Show More
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Send us Fan Mail Consulting recruiting season is here - and the competition is fierce. While a great resume won’t guarantee you an offer, a bad one will knock you out before interviews even begin. In this episode, the Management Consulted team breaks down what it takes to craft a consulting resume that stands out in a stack of thousands. You’ll learn how to ... Show More
<p><b>Austin shares his thoughts on why networking is all about making friends and not about asking for a job!</b></p><p><b>Time Stamped Show Notes:</b></p><p><b>[0:25] - Make friends instead of asking for a job</b></p><p><b>[1:47] - The truth about networking</b></p><p><b>[2:30] ... Show More
<p><b>Austin shares how you can 10x your networking by starting a podcast!</b></p><p><b>Time Stamped Show Notes:</b></p><p><b>[0:30] - Barriers to networking</b></p><p><b>[1:15] - Podcast guests are new networking contacts</b></p><p><b>[2:32] - Yeah, but how do I start a podcast? ... Show More
<p><b>Austin shares how you can land more jobs by using his “Rule of 5”!</b></p><p><b>Time Stamped Show Notes:</b></p><p><b>[0:30] - “Rule of 5”? - What’s that?</b></p><p><b>[1:20] - Experimentation & Iteration</b></p><p><b>[2:25] - Different avenues to your dream job</b></p> ... Show More
<p><b>Austin shares how you can monetize your passion and make a living doing something you love!</b></p><p><b>Time Stamped Show Notes:</b></p><p><b>[0:30] - Reality vs. Ideal</b></p><p><b>[1:45] - Industry examples</b></p><p><b>[4:08] - Other examples<br/><br/>Want To Level Up Y ... Show More
