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Resumes, cover letters, screening and what to wear on the day.
Consulting Networking: Coffee Chats, Alumni and Referrals
Consulting networking guide: how to run coffee chats, write alumni outreach, use recruiting events and referrals, plus a 6-week plan and Dutch recruiting days.
6 minConsulting Recruiting Timeline in Europe: When to Apply for 2027
Consulting recruiting timeline for Europe: when MBB, tier-2 and Big Four firms open and close for 2027 starts and internships, by country and month.
7 minHow Consulting Firms Screen Resumes: ATS, the 30-Second Scan and AI
How McKinsey, BCG and Bain screen resumes: applicant tracking systems, the 30-second human scan, AI tools and what each stage rewards. Build for all three.
4 minHow to Get Into Consulting: Routes for Students, Switchers, PhDs
How to get into consulting as a student, non-target applicant, PhD, career switcher or experienced hire: entry titles, labelled odds and a 12-month plan.
7 minThe Consulting Cover Letter: Structure, Length and Mistakes
How to write a consulting cover letter for McKinsey, BCG and Bain: networking first, a three-part structure, ideal length and mistakes screeners reject fast.
9 minThe Consulting Resume: How to Write One That Gets Interviews
How to write a consulting resume for McKinsey, BCG and Bain: one-page rules, quantified bullets, the four screening signals and ATS basics. With examples.
5 minWhat to wear to a consulting interview, test or assessment day
McKinsey PST dress code, updated for 2026: what to wear for in-person and video consulting interviews, online tests like Solve, and assessment days. Get it right.
4 min