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Consulting
How to Write a McKinsey CV: The Exact Standard They Screen For
McKinsey's recruiters spend 30 seconds on a CV. Here's the precise structure, language, and quantification level that gets you past the first filter.
8 min read · May 2026
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Law
Magic Circle CV: What Clifford Chance, Freshfields and Linklaters Actually Want
The five Magic Circle firms each have distinct cultures and criteria. This guide breaks down what matters at each — and the common mistakes that get CVs rejected.
9 min read · May 2026
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Academia
CV for Oxford and Cambridge Applications: What Admissions Tutors Actually Look For
An Oxbridge CV is nothing like a corporate one. Academic record, super-curriculum, and intellectual breadth — this guide explains how to present each.
7 min read · May 2026
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Finance
Goldman Sachs CV: What Their Recruiters Actually Screen For
Goldman rejects most CVs in under 30 seconds. This guide covers the exact signals their recruiters look for — internship hierarchy, quantification, market interest — and the mistakes that get applications binned.
8 min read · May 2026
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Consulting
BCG and Bain CV: How to Write a Consulting Application That Gets Interviews
BCG, Bain, and McKinsey are not the same firm. This guide covers the real differences between them and how to tailor your CV for each — including the mistakes that get consulting CVs rejected across all three.
9 min read · May 2026
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Graduate Careers
Graduate Scheme CV: What Actually Gets You Shortlisted
Graduate scheme CVs are screened by professional recruiters who've seen thousands just like yours. This guide covers what they're actually assessing — and the mistakes that filter out otherwise strong candidates.
8 min read · May 2026
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Student Guide
How to Write a CV With No Experience
No internships, no relevant work, no idea what to put. This guide explains how to build a strong CV from what you actually have — without padding or claiming things that aren't true.
7 min read · May 2026
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Law
Law Conversion CV: Applying to Firms Without a Law Degree
Around half of all training contract offers go to non-law graduates. This guide explains how to frame your background, evidence legal motivation, and turn your degree into an asset rather than a gap to explain.
8 min read · May 2026
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