Must-Haves In A

Consulting Cover
Letter
 Why Is A
CL Needed?
A cover letter for management consulting is
used as an unofficial writing test. Effective
email and presentation communication is a
vital skill for consultants. You also get the
chance to demonstrate your storytelling
prowess in the consultant cover letter. The
purpose of the cover letter is not to convey the
range of your experience; the resume should do
that. Instead, the focus is on going deeper into
two of your most spectacular achievements to
convey the breadth of your experience. The
cover letter gives you the ability to SHOW what
the resume TELLS.
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To Be Followed
A great management consulting cover
letter should include the suggestions
below:
#01 AN INTRODUCTION

The first paragraph briefly describes your

background, the position you're applying for,
and an outline of the talents you'll showcase
throughout the rest of the letter.
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To Be Followed
#02 TWO PARAGRAPHS THAT TELL TWO
STORIES

Two stories make up a consulting cover letter.

Each story you tell should demonstrate your
capacity to generate influence by addressing a
particular issue. Share the background of the
issue you encountered at the beginning of your
narrative before going into detail about the
exact steps you took and concluding with the
outcomes you attained.
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To Be Followed
#03 WHY YOU’RE A GOOD FIT FOR X
CONSULTING FIRM

The fourth paragraph of your consulting cover

letter should make at least one mention of a
firm representative you've interacted with and
elaborate on any information you acquired
during that exchange that motivated you to
apply.
Don't think about the benefits you'll gain from
the experience. Pay attention to how you know
you'll fit in with the culture.
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To Be Followed
#04 CONCLUSION

In the last paragraph connect your prior

work and extracurricular activities to
support your qualifications as a consultant.
Finally, express gratitude to the reader for
their time and attention.
 Tips To Stand Out
#01 ANECDOTES AND DETAILS

When describing your prior experiences, try

to seem as unique as possible. Your
attention to detail will make you stand out
from the competition.
For example, here's a poor illustration: "My
prior projects and experiences have given
me a strong set of leadership skills," the
speaker said.
 Tips To Stand Out
#01 ANECDOTES AND DETAILS

Instead, offer something along the lines of:

"During my time as a Business Development
Analyst at Facebook, I oversaw a team of
five on an internal effort that decreased
our group's budget by 25% over the course
of a quarter. It was difficult to persuade
important stakeholders to cut their
personal spending for the larger good, but
the project strengthened my abilities to
resolve disputes and reach an agreement.
 Tips To Stand Out
#02 KEEP IT TO ONE PAGE

The cardinal sin of consultant cover letters

is going over one page. Anything longer
than a page will be deleted immediately.

Your management consulting cover letter

should show you have clear
communication skills. The last thing
consulting firms want to read is your
complete life story because they receive
tens of thousands of cover letters each
day.
 Tips To Stand Out
#03 SHOW INSTEAD OF TELL

You should delve more deeply into your

two to three most outstanding anecdotes
in the cover letter. Pick and choose your
strongest set of experiences and highlight
them rather than describing why you're
such a fantastic fit for consulting and your
passion for the industry. These examples
are much more powerful in demonstrating
why Deloitte or BCG will be a fantastic fit
for you.
 Tips To Stand Out
#03 SHOW INSTEAD OF TELL

Of course, avoid sounding arrogant. Be

honest about the abilities you possess, but
avoid comparing yourself to others when
you talk about how much better you are
than others at a certain skill or aptitude.
 Tips To Stand Out
#04 USE A PERSONAL TONE

Your cover letter should effectively

demonstrate your distinctive abilities and
character. Using a general consulting cover
letter sample will get you into difficulty
because of this. Keep in mind that only you
know your own tale. Own your experience
and never apologize for it or let it consume
you.
 Tips To Stand Out
#05 DOUBLE CHECK EVERYTHING

Make sure to proofread your cover letter

until you can nearly recall it from memory
before sending it anywhere. Any errors will
demonstrate carelessness with details.
Thousands of other applicants are battling
for the same position as you, so if this
seems severe, keep that in mind. Don't rely
on luck in any way!
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