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Lack of focus on the specific firm  \n2. Repeated information from the resume  \n3. A boring introduction  \n2  \nMistake 1: Lack of focus on the specific firm  \n• Consulting firms are very different, although it might seem hard to see the difference in the beginning of your research. Be aware that the different firms each have their own culture, and even the large firms have geographical differences in what industries and functional areas they serve .  \n• Make substantial online research to make sure you catch the differences between the firms. The different firms write a lot about this on their websites.  \n• Participate in recruitment events and talk to the people actually working there . This approach will give you by far the best preparation to tailor your cover letter to the consulting firm you are interested in . Get in touch with the firm and explain that you would like to get to know them better. It is very common to be able to go for a coffee with a consultant already working there, and talk in an informal manner.  \nMistake 2: Repeated information from the resume  \n• The recruiter has probably glanced your resume before he/she starts reading your cover letter. And all the information about the chronology of your positions, titles, companies and descriptions are already there . So why would you want to repeat the information from your resume? The recruiter should get a more personal picture of you through your cover letter.  \n• Instead, use the space on the cover letter to explain why you are applying to this position, what personal qualities and skills you have that are important etc. You would want to mention some important positions, but make sure that you are not basically copying the text from your resume .  \n• Try to see the cover letter and resume as having two very different purposes . The resume shows the facts – what you have done, where and when. The cover letter should focus on your motivations and goals: why are you applying, and what is your goal?  \nMistake 3: A boring introduction  \n• Don’t fall into the trap of trying to be polite and conservative in the beginning of your cover letter. Instead, think about the recruiter’s perspective . He/ she gets many cover letters, most of which have avery standard (and boring!) introduction .  \n• Don’t try to be funny, but be personal already from the start. 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Providing too much information doesn’t mean you are more qualified than other applicants.  \n• Focus on information that are relevant to your target firm and position . Due to the number of received applications, recruiters only spend about 30 seconds going though your resume .  \n• Too many details make your resume look crowded and disorganized. This can imply you lack the ability to synthesize your thoughts, an indicator of poor communication skills.  \n• If you’re an experienced professional, place your work experience on top of your educational credentials. 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