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Lemon

on Oct 28, 2020

Global

CV and Cover Letter

Hello, and thank you for taking the time to read my question!

I've prepared a resume and cover letter template, and I would really appreciate if someone could help to review the documents. My primary concern is that my experiences and degree are gearing more towards Finance (an extremely negative cycle, where the internships that one receives is influenced by one's academic background and past experiences), and I'm not sure how that would seem from a recruitment perspective.

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Gaurav

Coach

on Oct 28, 2020

#1 MBB Coach(Placed 750+ in MBBs & 1250+ in Tier2)| The Only 360° coach(Ex-McKinsey+Certified Coach+Active recruiter)

Hi Lemon,

Feel free to send me your CV and cover letter, will be glad to have a look!

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Lemon

on Oct 28, 2020

Thank you! Sent over the documents :)

Clara

Coach

on Oct 28, 2020

McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello!

Why don´t you post here sanitized?

Like this, one feedback can build from the previous one, and it´s more insightful not only for you but also other candidates.

Hope it helps!

Cheers,

Clara

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Lemon

on Oct 29, 2020

Hello Clara - thank you for responding! I would be so much more comfortable if I could send it via private messages on PrepLounge, especially since the degree of sanitisation influences the quality of subsequent feedback and personal privacy. If you are alright with it, I'd love to send the documents over for your review :)

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Coach

on Oct 29, 2020

(Current) Associate Director - EY Strategy and Transactions | 10+ yrs' industry exp. transitioned to Consulting |Australia #1 MBA

Good day,

Feel free to send me your resume and cover letter and I will try to provide my feedback within 48 hours.

Your other option could be to redact parts of your resume and post it here for all the coaches to comment on.

To your question, I am not clear on what your concern is regarding a Finance educational background and experience. Finance is probably the most common educational background, especially in the Big-4 Consulting market.

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Lemon

on Oct 29, 2020

Hello Nakul, will send over the documents! Perhaps I'm misinformed, but some friends advised that there might be an aversion to candidates that appear too inclined towards alternative careers (e.g. IB, AM) Thank you for the reassurance, it was a definite confidence booster!