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Applying to McKinsey & Company: CVs, cover letters and interviews
The McKinsey application process consist of a CV and optional covering letter online application, a problem solving assessment and typically two rounds of interviews.

Graduate salaries in investment banking and investment management
How much do investment bankers make in the UK? Read on for an overview of the salary you can expect to receive as a graduate working in investment banking or investment management.

How I got an internship at OC&C Strategy Consultants
Are you preparing to apply for a graduate role at OC&C Strategy Consultants? It’s a prestigious consulting firm, so you can expect a rigorous application process that you should be well-prepared for. This in-depth guide will walk you through the whole application journey, with specific tips that will help you land that job and kickstart your career at OC&C.

Your consulting application timeline: key dates for graduate jobs and internships
Discover when to apply for consulting graduate jobs, for internships, for open days and more – and how you can use your time before that to become the best interview candidate.
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Oliver Wyman interview questions and tips for the application process
Graduate application at Oliver Wyman is an excellent way to kickstart your career at one of the world’s top management consultancy firms. With its focus on retail, financial services, and public policy markets, Oliver Wyman’s interview process is highly demanding. This step-by-step guide walks you through the application process and offers detailed advice to help you stand out in the competition.

BCG interview questions and tips for application process
Can you show Boston Consulting Group recruiters that you have the ability to blaze new paths?

Which are the best consulting firms for graduates to work for?
Most consulting firms offer their graduates an exciting mix of training, travel, project work, early client contact and increasing responsibility, but there are of course differences between firms. Find the consulting employer that suits you best.

What happens at a consulting assessment centre?
Many consulting employers use assessment centres to select the best graduates. Here’s what happens and how you can tick the big box called ‘impressing recruiters’.


Consulting jargon: a graduate's guide to jobspeak
At your management consulting job interview you won't be expected to know what 'boiling the ocean' means, but being familiar with the business terminology used in the consulting environment could boost your confidence.

Ten skills you need to get a management trainee job
For graduate management jobs, having the right skills on your CV is just as important as having a degree. We look at the management skills you need to demonstrate in your job applications and why they matter.

What consulting employers look for in covering letters
A great covering letter can help you get you through to the interview or assessment centre stage at the consulting firm of your choice.


Kearney interview questions and tips for the application process
Charlotte Gibney is a senior business analyst at A.T. Kearney. She studied economics and management at the University of Oxford.
