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Experienced Professional |
| Message Name: |
transactions not important |
| Date Posted: |
02/26/2006 |
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I am a lawyer with significant work experience, who is getting ready to apply to McK as an experienced candidate. I am curious about the following -- (1) is it a good idea to include a significant transaction sheet with the resume (I have worked on way too many transactions, and of sufficiently different types, to concisely list on a one page resume with all the other information that should traditionally be presented), as would be typical while applying for a law job, (2) I know that the instructions on the web site re: resume recommend highlighting those things that one personally made a difference in, but would they expect to see a general statement regarding the transactions I have worked on or is a more specific tailoring expected, and (3) what in your opinion is the true value of the cover letter; is the cover letter read by each interviewer?
Finally, I know for certain kinds of candidates McK has a 70 min written test. Is this for every candidate? If so, what is the test aimed at ?? does it contain GMAT type questions?
Thanks in advance for your answer.
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| Message: |
McKinsey won't care too much about the transactions you have worked on - the firm doesn't look for specific expertise but rather for potential when evaluating candidates. Keep that in mind when deciding to move into consulting - you will have to start from the bottom again.
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