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honest with yourself, consulting may not be right for you The Recruiting Process checklist Perform an honest selfinventory: When I grow up, I want to be… ? What characteristics are you looking for in a job? ? What characteristics do you want to avoid in a job? ? What special requirements do you have? ? Geographic location ? Travel versus nontravel ? Office environment versus industrial setting ? How does my family factor into the equation? ? Do your desires fit with your abilities? ? What are your strengths? ? What are your weaknesses? ? How will all of the above change in 5 years? 10 years? 7 . Kearney 7/28981/A The Recruiting Process checklist Get to know the different firms ? Identify resources and collect information ? Company literature ? Web pages ? Wet Feet Press ? Harvard Business School guide to Management Consultants ? The Directory of Consultants and Consulting Organizations ? Periodical searches ? Your peers/fellow students ? Do not fet about the consultants! Remember: Kellogg Alumni help Kellogg students ? Create your own list of key requirements ? Measure all the firms against your key requirements ? Rank and segment the firms that most interest you ? Develop a plan to talk to every firm on your shortlist. You will need this for your bid strategy ? Remember, work is a four letter word: do not get caught up in the hype! Make an educated decision about your next employer 8 . Kearney 7/28981/A The Recruiting Process checklist Develop a targeted resume ? Use an ―action, results‖ format (., do not tell me what you are responsible for, tell me the success you have had) ? ―I did th