How to tailor your CV for a analyst in management consulting job in the UK
Consulting recruiters look for structured thinking, numeracy and leadership. They want evidence of impact, so each bullet should say what changed because of you.
Keywords to look for in the job ad
Check the ad for these words. Use them only where your experience genuinely backs them up.
problem solvinganalysisclientpresentationsleadershipExcelPowerPointteamworkimpactcommercial awareness
What to show
+Lead with the result, then say how you achieved it.
+Show leadership, such as a committee, team or project.
+Include a quantified example of analysis changing a decision.
A common mistake
Listing responsibilities. Each bullet should show action and result.
Example bullet, before and after
Before
Treasurer of a student society.
After
Managed a £[add: amount] society budget as treasurer, identified [add: saving] in avoidable costs and presented a revised plan to the committee.
Items in [square brackets] are for you to fill in with real figures. Never add numbers you cannot back up.
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