BCG 🐠 who screen resumes - what do you guys usually look for in a resume for an experienced hire applying for an associate position

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I don’t screen resumes, but I successfully went through that process in 2019.

In general, clearly articulate responsibilities, don’t use overly complex jargon/just be direct and clear like you would on a ppt slide, quantify outcomes to the extent possible, showcase leadership, for the love of god don’t have a typo, network a lot so you can write a good cover letter (I name dropped 3 people from the office I was applying for), don’t try to hide your gpa or test scores - the system makes you enter them anyways.

It doesn’t hurt to have cool interests too, the person reading it (and hopefully eventually interviewing you) is a human too. Nobody is “interested” in financial accounting and coding.

Again, though, I don’t screen resumes, so what do I know

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Well I just didn’t try in high school. I just explained my story of my development. I have a high college gpa ( non-target school) and the feedback was she really liked my attitude on growth and personality.

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