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Mar 2011
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2: Screening McKinsey Resumes

StrategyTraining.com & FirmsConsulting.com
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This podcast introduces and discusses the steps firms like McKinsey use to screen and review resumes. Consulting firms and recruiters essentially look for five things: 1 Your school 2 Grades at school 3 Stature of employers 4 Achievements at work 5 Personal experience 
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