Hi everyone! I just finished my degree and I’m currently looking for work in Melbourne with my 3-year visa. I’m targeting analyst positions and graduate programs, mainly in the consulting space since management consulting seems to offer good career growth opportunities down the line.
I could really use some honest feedback on my CV. Please point out anything that looks off - whether it’s formatting issues, spelling mistakes, bullet point structure, or content that doesn’t add value. I want to catch every single detail before sending it out to employers.
Just so you know, my work background includes one position at a non-profit business association here in Australia, plus some experience helping out with my family’s company back in India. Any suggestions would be amazing, thanks so much!
consulting firms r really picky about CV format - keep margins & fonts uniform. highlight measurable results from ur nonprofit work, they luv seeing stats. also, tailor each app to what the firm values. it shows u did ur research.
Half these consulting grads overthink their resumes. Skip the fancy templates and flashy designs - they’ll toss it if you focused more on looks than content. Show you can think critically and solve problems, don’t just list what you did at jobs.
Don’t oversell the family business experience either. Recruiters spot nepotism instantly. This video covers the basics well:
Good luck with the visa stuff - that’s gonna be tougher than fixing your resume.
Welcome to the Australian job market! I’ve reviewed tons of grad applications in consulting, so here’s what matters most. Quantify everything. Your nonprofit work needs specific numbers - percentage improvements, budget amounts, stakeholder counts. Don’t just list what you did. For the family business experience, make it sound professional. Focus on transferable skills like project management or client relations instead of basic job duties. Add a brief professional summary at the top that clearly shows why you’re perfect for consulting. Most grads skip this and it’s a huge missed opportunity. Showcase your analytical thinking through academic projects or case competitions. Recruiters eat this stuff up. Include your visa status somewhere subtle, maybe in the footer. Gets that common concern out of the way immediately. Australian consulting firms care about cultural fit as much as technical skills. Weave in examples showing you collaborate well and adapt to different environments.
