Resume review (transitioning from consulting to tech)

Jul 28, 2020 11 Comments

Hi All,

I am an Engagement Manager at McKinsey trying to transition to tech (focused on strategy and operations roles at FAANG for now but exploring other roles / firms too). I have been going via the referral route but getting rejected outright without even a recruiter call. Would folks who are familiar with recruiting at these firms or who have gone through it recently be able to review my resume? Thanks

YOE - 7+, 2 of which at McKinsey (worked primarily in tech) and 5 at a tech consulting firm
Top 7 MBA
Engineer (not CS) from a top UG
Current TC - ~$220k

Roles I have applied to at these firms
Google - Strategy & Ops within BUs, Sales Strategy and Operations, etc.
Facebook - Product Strategy Lead, PMM
Amazon - Product Manager (they don't have a dedicated strategy team)
Linkedin - Strategy and Operations
#resumereview #tech #consulting

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  • I would stay away from roles that have “strategy” in the title in a top tier tech company.
    Jul 28, 2020 5
    • OP
      thanks all, appreciate the insights. Would it be possible for you to review my resume and see if my qualifications are presented the right way
      Jul 29, 2020
    • Amazon
      vnLH71

      Go to company page Amazon

      vnLH71
      There is a paid blind service that does this. Forget the name, just search blind and google for it.

      Also in the future, always get a referral to any company. Never apply blindly. This helps you bypass the bots.

      Also, after you apply yourself (this is the case at amazon), there is no referral bonus for a after the fact referral.
      Aug 4, 2020
  • Pushpay
    batwomann

    Go to company page Pushpay

    batwomann
    Product manager and program manager. Also Microsoft loves former consultants
    Jul 28, 2020 2
  • Pushpay
    batwomann

    Go to company page Pushpay

    batwomann
    Also roles like Customer Success Mngr always love former consultants
    Jul 29, 2020 0
  • I have the similar experience. Currently in consulting and try to get into a big brand. The positions that I am applying are actively recruiting but I can’t seem to get recruiter calls. The market seems to be very competitive! And the first step from consulting to corporate is always hard.
    Jul 28, 2020 0