How to Write a Cover Letter for Management Consulting Jobs

• Unsure if you’re introducing yourself in the way you want consulting recruiters to see you?


• Afraid that your cover letter is boring and doesn’t create an impact with your target firm?


• Do you feel overwhelmed with the thought of writing a competitive cover letter that could land you an interview?

Worry no more. This ebook covers the essentials of writing a strong cover letter and it was written by a former McKinsey management consultant and career expert, Daniel Stefanac.

Enclosing an equally compelling cover letter with your resume is vital to landing an interview, so don’t take it for granted. Many people who’ve submitted successful consulting applications have included a well-written cover letter, which is what you can learn from this guide. This ebook is dedicated to helping aspiring consultants achieve their career goals and as such, contains many valuable sections including:

Structure

From content to structure to syntax, this guide will help you craft a solid consulting cover letter. It provides practical insights on how to organize the content of your letter in order to effectively communicate your credentials.

Story

Like your resume, you should use your cover letter to tell a story. Not your autobiography, but some interesting and relevant highlights regarding your professional achievements. In this ebook, you’ll discover the art of telling your story of proficiency. You’ll learn how to create a cover letter that has the potential to impress your prospective firm and land an interview.

Language

As your cover letter demonstrates your writing style better than your resume, it’s important to properly construct your introduction. You should sound professional yet interesting. This ebook can show you how to put a little of yourself into the cover letter without sounding too casual or generic.
This guide also provides cover letter samples that will teach you dos and don’ts to keep in mind when it comes to writing cover letters.