中中Kellogg TMPRecruiting Experience and AdviceJuly 7, 2000PDF 文件使用 "pdfFactory Pro" 试用版本创建
中中AgendanIntroductionnTMP and the Recruiting Process todaynThe Recruiting Process checklist•Perform an honest self-inventory•Get to know the different firms•Develop a targeted resume•Prepare (prepare, prepare) for your interviewsnResume ReviewnFinal ThoughtsnQuestions and 7/28981/A2PDF 文件使用 "pdfFactory Pro" 试用版本创建
中中Consulting interviews —are you ready?Get ready for a wild roller coaster ride! 7/28981/A3PDF 文件使用 "pdfFactory Pro" 试用版本创建 ¿w
中中This fall will be an exasperating juggling actTMP CoursesPersonaJobl LifeInterviewsCommunity 7/28981/A4PDF 文件使用 "pdfFactory Pro" 试用版本创建
中中TMP and the Recruiting Process todaynThe good•More firms are starting to recognize the TMP program as fertile recruiting ground•Kellogg is supportive of TMP participation in the placement process•You tend to have more work experience than your full-time counterparts•You have demonstrated the ability to successfully manage a demanding schedule•The New Economy has made talented people harder to recruit, so most firms are looking more closely at “non-traditional”hires nThe bad•You do not have the advantage of a summer internship•You do not have as ready access to information as full-time students•You will not have as much free time to engage in recruiting as full-time students•You do not have the same network as the full-time studentsnThe ugly•Many recruiters still go on campus looking for full-time students. Some are not even aware of the TMP programBe positive. TMP Recruiting is getting better all the 7/28981/A5PDF 文件使用 "pdfFactory Pro" 试用版本创建
中中The Recruiting Process checklistPerform an honest self-inventory: When I grow up, I want to be…nWhat characteristics are you looking for in a job? nWhat characteristics do you want to avoid in a job?nWhat special requirements do you have?•Geographic location•Travel versus non-travel•Office environment versus industrial settingnHow does my family factor into the equation?nDo your desires fit with your abilities?•What are your strengths?•What are your weaknesses?nHow will all of the above change in 5 years? 10 years?Be honest with yourself, consulting may not be right for 7/28981/A6PDF 文件使用 "pdfFactory Pro" 试用版本创建
中中The Recruiting Process checklistGet to know the different firmsnIdentify resources and collect information•Company literature•Web pages•Wet Feet Press•Harvard Business School guide to Management Consultants•The Directory of Consultants and Consulting Organizations•Periodical searches•Your peers/fellow students•Do not forget about the consultants!Remember: Kellogg Alumni help Kellogg studentsnCreate your own list of key requirementsnMeasure all the firms against your key requirementsnRank and segment the firms that most interest younDevelop a plan to talk to every firm on your shortlist. You will need this for your bid strategynRemember, work is a four letter word: do not get caught up in the hype!Make an educated decision about your next 7/28981/A7PDF 文件使用 "pdfFactory Pro" 试用版本创建
中国人力资源开发网（简称:中人网）The Recruiting Process checklistDevelop a targeted resumenUse an “action, results”format (., do not tell me what you are responsible for, tellme the success youhave had)•“I did this, leading to that”•Make sure that the results stated are important to your targetedfirms•Quantify your achievements where possible, but do not ignore nonquantifiableresultsnSpeak in the vernacular of your targeted audience•Use consulting buzzwords where appropriate•Sanitize your resume of phrases that an outsider will not understand•Does your resume pass the “Mom test?”nDo the obvious•Show promotions•Italicize key words•Make sure dates are consistent•Spell check!•Use high quality, white papernTell me something about yourself•Differentiate yourself but be professionalDo you know how many resumes we see? Spend the time to give yours a 7/28981/A8PDF 文件使用 "pdfFactory Pro" 试用版本创建
中国人力资源开发网（简称:中人网）The Recruiting Process checklistPrepare (prepare, prepare) for your interviewnThe General Interview•Anticipate allquestions•Work up responses to anticipated questions (be as honest as you can!)•Draw upon your past experiences to create stories and show depth•Rehearse not sounding rehearsed! (We know you practice, but do not overdo it)•Preparation does not mean leaving your personality at home—Show me your human side•Remember, the interview goes two ways—Have at least three intelligent questions prepared—Do not be afraid to ask the difficult questions—Take a good, hard look at the people you are interviewing with and their surroundingsBe yourself. If you cannot get an offer as yourself, you do not want the job! 7/28981/A9PDF 文件使用 "pdfFactory Pro" 试用版本创建
中中The Recruiting Process checklistPrepare (prepare, prepare) for your interviewnThe Case Interview•Practice makes perfect•Consider the types of cases and what preparation might help you—Profit and loss: “The Mind of the Strategist,”Chapter One, by Kenichi Ohmae—Strategy and Industry analysis: Porter’s Five Forces model—Organizational Design—Operational Efficiency—I am sure you can think of others•Given the above comment, do not try to force fit every case intosome pre-established structure!•If it helps, develop a standard introduction—Understand the end state where you want to be when you have finished the case—Next, start at a fairly high level and think through what you need to do to get to your desired end state —Explain the methodology you will use to solve the case—Understand and organize what information you have been given up front and what else you will need—Start asking questionsHumble pie does not taste good, but do not take the rejection 7/28981/A10PDF 文件使用 "pdfFactory Pro" 试用版本创建
中中The Recruiting Process checklistPrepare (prepare, prepare) for your interviewnThe Case Interview (continued)•During the interview—Listen, Listen, Listen. Most information is given to you for a reason—Think transparently(this is not, however, a license to babble)–If the interviewer does not understand where you are going, he/she cannot help you—Ask questions. Help the interviewer help you—Drive to a conclusion and state it (within your time limit)—Double back if necessary to make sure you have not missed something, or left something undoneHumble pie does not taste good, but do not take the rejection 7/28981/A11PDF 文件使用 "pdfFactory Pro" 试用版本创建
中中. Kearney Resume Review nE-mail Resumes to Jeff @ to Submit Resumes for ReviewJuly 21, 2000nContact Number(312) 7/28981/A12PDF 文件使用 "pdfFactory Pro" 试用版本创建
中中Final ThoughtsnTime is short, get started nownDevelop a game plan for•Learning about firms/obtaining interviews•Succeeding in case interviews•Dealing with the worstnDevelop your support network to deal with the stress of it all•Family and friends•Non-Kellogg career mentorsnBe yourself and have funnNever say never!Best of luck. Oh, by the way, did I mention that . Kearney is the consulting firm of the 21st century? 7/28981/A13PDF 文件使用 "pdfFactory Pro" 试用版本创建
中中Appendix 1 —Common 7/28981/A14PDF 文件使用 "pdfFactory Pro" 试用版本创建
中中Common mistakes during the consulting interview processSelf-InventorynNot being honest about what you want for your future and which career path is right for younFailing to realize that the Kellogg degree opens many doors —there is more to life than consultingThe firmsnGetting caught up in the name/image of a given firm and ignoringtheir personality and/or practice specialtynFalling for the recruiting “sales pitch”and not asking enough questionsnIgnoring/snubbing the Big 5Resume nChronologically listing daily responsibilities and not emphasizing accomplishments or leadership abilitiesnIgnoring the CMC format (., more than one page, grammaticallycorrect sentences)Interview/closed listnBeing too pushy about getting on closed listsnTaking the interview process too lightlynFailing to practice a full repertoire of casesnTaking rejection personallyMost importantly, be courteous to your fellow students. The alumni bridge is a bad one to burn! 7/28981/A15PDF 文件使用 "pdfFactory Pro" 试用版本创建
