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5 Great New Articles About Interviewing and Careers

October 19, 2011 - 11:01pm  |  The L.E.K. Advisor

I’m back with new articles that I think provide some pretty good advice about careers. Enjoy!

1. How to Ace an Impromptu Interview
By Brazen Careerist
Overview:  You never know when you could bump into a future boss. Four tips for preparation.

Articles to Help Turbocharge Your Career

October 13, 2011 - 4:38pm  |  The L.E.K. Advisor

Here’s the latest installment of articles from around the Web that I think provide some compelling career advice. 

1. Why You Need a Portfolio in Your Career Toolbox
By Fast Company
Overview:  Creating a compelling online representation of yourself is critical, regardless of the industry you’re in.

Articles to Boost Your Job Search and Career

October 6, 2011 - 10:30pm  |  L.E.K. Advisor

There is certainly a lot to think about as you dive into your job search, and I’m passing along a few articles that I think provide some pretty good careers advice.

1. Three Key Factors Can Help You Land Your Next Job
By Vault
Overview:  Are you dependable, punctual and able to learn on the job? If so, your job search may be quicker than you think.

Six Helpful Careers Articles from Around the Internet

September 29, 2011 - 1:12pm  |  The L.E.K. Advisor

There is certainly a lot to think about as you dive into your job search – resumes, cover letters, interview tips, etc. To help with this process, I’m passing along a few articles that I think provide some pretty good careers advice.

1. Define Your Personal Brand With Simple Questions
By Harvard Business Review
Overview: Managing your reputation: how to be the chief branding officer of your own personal brand.
 

What advice would you give to someone who is trying to break into management consulting?

September 22, 2011 - 9:13am  |  The L.E.K. Advisor

Kevin on our team shared his tips about getting into management consulting in a video post this week. Now, I’d love to hear from you. What advice would you give to someone who is trying to break into management consulting? I look forward to your suggestions.

Six Helpful Careers Articles from Around the Internet

September 16, 2011 - 3:20pm

There is certainly a lot to think about as you dive into your job search – resumes, cover letters, interview tips, etc. To help with this process, I’m passing along a few articles that I think provide some pretty good careers advice.

1. Ten Must-Do Job-Search Tips for Spring 2011 Grads
By Bloomberg Businessweek
Overview: How to research, network and rehearse your way to the head of the job-hunting pack.

Is management consulting right for me?

August 31, 2011 - 4:56pm  |  The L.E.K. Advisor

How should a retailer fend off a new breed of competitors like Groupon? And how can an airline create a flight plan for growth amid market turbulence? That’s where we come in – to provide strategic counsel and clarity amid uncertainty. And these are just some of the tough issues that management consulting pros get to tackle every day.

To see if management consulting is right for you, I suggest that you contemplate these five questions:

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