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Consulting & Strategy Resume — Graduate Template
Consulting resumes from top firms follow a tight formula: client scale, problem solved, approach used, and impact delivered — all in one crisp bullet. The best ones read like a case study abstract. The Graduate layout prioritises education and projects above experience — the right hierarchy for anyone entering the workforce fresh from university. It makes the most of academic credentials, research, and extracurricular leadership.
Why the Graduate layout works for consulting & strategy roles
check_circleRecent university graduates
check_circleFinal-year students applying for graduate schemes
check_circlePhD candidates transitioning to industry
check_circleEarly-career professionals with strong academic backgrounds
Fully ATS-compatible. Education-first format is well understood by all ATS systems.
Key skills to include on your consulting & strategy resume
ATS systems scan for these keywords. Make sure the ones that match your experience appear in your resume.
StrategyDue DiligenceM&AMarket EntryPost-merger IntegrationExcelPowerPointBenchmarkingProcess ImprovementStakeholder ManagementP&L
Writing tips for consulting & strategy resumes
- 1Use the "Client–Challenge–Outcome" structure in bullets, compressed into one sentence.
- 2Name client scale (revenue, headcount, sector) without violating NDA — "a FTSE 100 retailer" is fine.
- 3Show client diversity across sectors and geographies to signal adaptability.
Common job titles this template targets
Management ConsultantStrategy AnalystAssociate ConsultantSenior ConsultantStrategy ManagerPrincipalManaging Director
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