Candidates sometimes divulge too much confidential details, or too little in interviews, resumes, cover letters and LinkedIn profiles. These are the rules for disclosure. It is important to remember that disclosing confidential information merely indicates to McKinsey that you cannot be trusted with their own client information. Moreover, disclosing informat ... Show More
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868: How to Network with a Senior Partner (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)
Networking with a partner is counter-intuitive. It is much easier to network with a McKinsey / BCG partner for at least four reasons. First, partners always return emails. Second, partners are generally willing to take a call just to explore your profile. Third, partners are less ... Show More
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May 2024
S14E1: The 7 Deadly Sins of Consulting Resumes
Send us Fan MailYour consulting resume is the key to getting in the door to consulting firms like McKinsey, Bain, BCG, Deloitte, Accenture, and more.But even one mistake could derail your chances.After working with thousands of consulting candidates to rewrite their resumes and h ... Show More
12m 29s
May 2024
S14E3: McKinsey Resume: 5 Secrets of a Killer Application
Send us Fan MailWant 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 ... Show More
13m 12s
Feb 2021
001: Ethics as an Employee
What do you do when you’re the employee of a firm and you go to meet with someone, let’s say a client or a contractor, and that person tells you that they want to hire you, not your firm. They want to you, specifically, to work on their project, on your own. A question of ethics ... Show More
9m 40s
Apr 2022
5 Red Flags to Watch For During a Job Interview
As the Great Resignation continues, talent has all the leverage these days. If you're hunting for a new job, you're evaluating the company as much as they're evaluating you. Today, Modern Mentor highlights some common red flags—and what to watch for before you decide to accept an ... Show More
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