805: Taking resume feedback (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

805: Taking resume feedback (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

Author: StrategyTraining.com & FirmsConsulting.com August 11, 2025 Duration: 14:34

Taking resume feedback is one of the most fundamental steps as you begin your application process and case interview preparation. If done badly, no matter how well you practice for cases, you will not get the interview. Feedback refers to two parts. First, is the philosophy around how you collect the feedback. Second, is the physical steps you take as you are collecting the feedback. Both are equally important.

 

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