{"id":503,"date":"2020-02-24T21:08:38","date_gmt":"2020-02-24T21:08:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jackofalltradesmasterofsome.com\/blog\/?p=503"},"modified":"2020-02-24T21:08:40","modified_gmt":"2020-02-24T21:08:40","slug":"consulting-resume-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jackofalltradesmasterofsome.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/24\/consulting-resume-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Consulting Resume Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Getting your resume clean and prepared is going to be the\nfirst step to getting hired on as a consultant. Colleges usually offer resume\nwriting help for current students, but if this is not an option for you, there\nare plenty of templates you can find online. The usual advice you will hear for\nresumes is to keep it to one page, but I have rarely seen a one-pager in a long\ntime. There is no issue in having a resume that is two to three pages long if\nthe experience you are listing is relevant. My personal one is pushing four pages\nand that is with a lot of less important roles trimmed off. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the header, you will want to have all your basic\ninformation: Name, address and email. Please be sure to create a professional\nemail if you do not have one. <a href=\"mailto:John.Smith@mail.com\">John.Smith@mail.com<\/a>\nwill read a lot better than dragonlord@mail.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the summary section, the key bullets you will want to hit\nvery quickly are your years of experience for anything valuable that will set\nyou apart. Anything else in the summary section that contains phrases like\n\u201chard working, attention to detail, etc.\u201d are often ignored or skimmed over as\neveryone uses them. Just avoid spelling errors and keep it brief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the next section, list out only your post high school\neducation. No need to list your elementary school or high school. If your GPA\nwas reputable (above 3.0), be sure to mention that next to your degree. Once\nyou cross about 5 years\u2019 experience, the education section can be bumped to the\nback of the resume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following section is the most important. Experience is\nwhere most recruiters and interviewers jump right into. Be sure to list these\nin chronological order, starting with the most recent going backwards. You are\napplying to a detail and task-oriented position when looking at consulting\nroles, so be sure to format your resume to fit such a mold where possible. Even\nif you have only worked in retail, there are key ways to highlight your task-based\nskills:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Retail Store (2012-2014)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Responsible for daily inventory count and\nreconciliation<\/li><li>Responsible for weekly scheduling <\/li><li>Assisted with new hire training and mentoring<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take a quick look at what messaging this conveys to a\npotential recruiter. The first thing the recruiter will notice is that you\nspent two years at the role. This shows you are willing to put in the time and\nstay committed to your job. No one likes a job hopper. Second, a lot of\nprojects are detail-oriented and based on numbers, tallies and totals. Being\nable to demonstrate you have experience in seeing and adhering to a process is\na big plus. The next bullet point focuses on creating structure and\norganization. This has tangents to many things you will be doing as an entry-level\nconsultant. The last point demonstrates that you are a team player, and you\nshow the willingness to invest in other employees and the company as a whole.\nIt also shows that you have people skills and communication skills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In any final section of your resume, choose between special\nprojects you may have accomplished in school, certifications or both. Outside\nof these primary categories, the rest is a careful balance between valuable\ninformation and fluff. Remember that you are selling yourself to a complete\nstranger through writing. Use these basic tips and show it to as many friends\nand professionals in your network for proofreading prior to sending out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you interested in starting a career in consulting? Be\nsure do read the full book <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/38wE3AO\">Jack of all Trades\nMaster of Some; An Introduction to Consulting<\/a> available on Amazon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting your resume clean and prepared is going to be the first step to getting hired on as a consultant. Colleges usually offer resume writing help for current students, but if this is not an option for you, there are plenty of templates you can find online. 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