Application hints
Like most consultancies, Credo will ask you to submit a CV and Covering Letter rather than an online application form.
While this places limits on how much you can say, it also helps you to concentrate on what is really important and actually gives you more scope to impress.
A well presented CV and Covering Letter can really stand out.
CV
Many applicants either write too much or write too little, ideally a CV for consultancy should be 2 sides of A4.
What you must include:
- Personal Details: Please include all basic information, such as a daytime contact number and your address.
- Qualifications: Your degree result/or equivalent (expected or achieved) is crucial as are your A-Level grades or equivalent and any other professional qualifications.
- Work Experience & Employment: It is not enough to list each previous job. You should briefly explain your roles and responsibilities and draw out the experiences you think are relevant to us
- Extra-curricular activities: Someone who has taken on responsibilities away from their studies or formal job role shows drive, determination and ambition. When have you led a team, run a project or made a difference?
- Other Skills: Make your skills stand out – languages, IT ability etc.
- Be interesting: Credo is genuinely interested in your hobbies, interests and travel. We want to work with interesting people
What you could leave out:
- An introduction to yourself in the ‘third person’ - your cover letter should convey who you are and your potential
- Your degree class and relevant project work are sufficient, you don’t need to go into detail about every module of study
- References (although they must be available on request)
Cover Letter
Your cover letter is the first impression you will make and formatting the letter properly is essential. Use the opportunity to interest the reader.
Answer the following questions and highlight areas of your experience that support your answers:
- Why you want to work in strategy consulting
- Why you are applying to Credo in particular
- Why you would be an asset to the Credo team
