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    Consulting@KGP 20-21

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    This document provides information about consulting careers and the consulting recruitment process at KGP. It discusses what consultants do, why firms hire consultants, the pros and cons of a consulting career, and how to decide if consulting is the right path. It also outlines the number of hires from KGP by various consulting firms in recent years. The document offers tips on building a strong candidate profile through achievements, internships, skills, and personality fit. It provides advice on resume and cover letter writing. Finally, it addresses several common questions received about pursuing a career in consulting.

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    This document provides information about consulting careers and the consulting recruitment process at KGP. It discusses what consultants do, why firms hire consultants, the pros and cons of a consulting career, and how to decide if consulting is the right path. It also outlines the number of hires from KGP by various consulting firms in recent years. The document offers tips on building a strong candidate profile through achievements, internships, skills, and personality fit. It provides advice on resume and cover letter writing. Finally, it addresses several common questions received about pursuing a career in consulting.

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    This document provides information about consulting careers and the consulting recruitment process at KGP. It discusses what consultants do, why firms hire consultants, the pros and cons of a consulting career, and how to decide if consulting is the right path. It also outlines the number of hires from KGP by various consulting firms in recent years. The document offers tips on building a strong candidate profile through achievements, internships, skills, and personality fit. It provides advice on resume and cover letter writing. Finally, it addresses several common questions received about pursuing a career in consulting.

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    This document provides information about consulting careers and the consulting recruitment process at KGP. It discusses what consultants do, why firms hire consultants, the pros and cons of a consulting career, and how to decide if consulting is the right path. It also outlines the number of hires from KGP by various consulting firms in recent years. The document offers tips on building a strong candidate profile through achievements, internships, skills, and personality fit. It provides advice on resume and cover letter writing. Finally, it addresses several common questions received about pursuing a career in consulting.

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    Consulting @ KGP

    Session 1
    What is consulting?

    What consultants do Why firms hire consultants

    Industry expertise
    Outside, trusted opinion
    Complex problem /
    Lack of capability
    Pros Cons
    The People Long work hours
    Steep learning curve Excessive travel
    Decent pay
    Perks
    Exit options

    ● Lifestyle & Experience


    Career options/exit options
    How can you ●
    decide? ● Organisation core values
    ● Your skill set
    What does this mean for you?

    # of Hires in firms that hire from KGP

    2020 4 3 1 2 2 2

    2019 3 3 1 1 4 3
    Build your profile

    What do firms look for in a candidate?

    Achievements Internships/POR Analytical skills Personality/fit

    Opportunities on campus

    Academics Extra-curriculars
    Resume Making Tips
    ● Start from scratch. Be original!

    ● Consistency in font and bullet styles - don’t create chaos.

    ● Preferred fonts - Arial, Times New Roman, Calibri

    ● Preferred font size >=10

    ● Start from Top and Left - be it within or across sections

    ● Quantify actions to demonstrate impact, wherever possible


    Resume Making Tips
    ● Sentence structure:

    Action verb + Impact of work + Means

    ● No spelling/grammatical errors and formatting/alignment mistakes!


    Resume Making Tips
    ● Use Bold, Italics and Underline judiciously to convey key points

    ● Add unconventional hobbies/achievements for talking points


    Cover Letter Making Tips

    ● 3 sections - Why consulting? Why that firm? Why you?

    ● Tell your journey that led you to pursue consulting as a career choice

    ● Personalized CLs for every firm - go through careers page

    ● Avoid citing superficial reasons as motivation to join the firm

    ● Be unique. Stand out.


    Questions we received
    ● Is CFA/FRM/Financial Engg necessary?
    ● Low CG - less chances of getting shortlisted?
    ● List of courses required
    ● Importance of PORs?
    ● Not so strong candidate - chances?
    ● Core profile - possible to get shortlisted?
    ● What is the Importance of case study competitions?
    ● Is B-Club necessary?
    ● Are consulting internships required? How to apply?
    ● What is the ease of making career switch?
    ● Tentative timelines for 2020
    ● What if a person doesn’t like networking?
    ● Impact of pandemic/recession?
    ● Balancing preparation for different profiles
    ● How to find job opportunities?
    ● Utilizing summer vacations
    ● Consulting or MBA after graduation? MBA facilitated by firm?
    ● Transition from technical background to consulting
    ● B.Tech vs. Dual Degree - priority given by firms?
    ● Work-life balance
    QUESTIONS?

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