About this template
The Consulting Deck template is a professional CV inspired by the visual grammar of McKinsey, BCG and Bain decks: numbered slide markers, navy/red palette, IBM Plex typography. Each section reads like a slide title supported by 2-3 bullet takeaways. The format clears the proprietary ATS pipelines of MBB (Avature, Workday) and Tier-2 strategy houses (Roland Berger, Oliver Wyman, Kearney, OC&C, LEK, Strategy&).
Who is it for?
It suits management consultants from associate to principal level, post-MBA hires joining MBB, in-house strategy operators (Amazon Strategy, Walmart Strategy, GE Strategy & Corporate Development) and candidates for Head of Strategy roles in Fortune 500 corporations. It also fits exits from consulting into industry (MBB alumni targeting COO or Chief of Staff seats) and private equity (PE Operating Partner or PE Associate roles for ex-consultants).
How to use it
Four blocks structure the document — Cases led (by sector and engagement type: growth, due diligence, transformation, restructuring), Methodological skills (modelling, frameworks, delivery models), Education (top-tier MBA, target schools), Certifications. For each case, follow the triplet client / problem / outcome with a single metric (e.g. '+18 pts of gross margin in 9 months'). Avoid stacking abstract frameworks: MBB partners read fast and want concrete impact. SEO long-tail: 'management consultant CV', 'MBA consulting resume', 'McKinsey CV template', 'Head of Strategy CV', 'MBB alumni resume industry'.
Frequently asked questions
Should I name clients under non-disclosure agreements?
No — naming a client under NDA exposes you and the firm to serious legal risk. Use the sector-and-size formulation: 'European universal bank, top 5 globally', 'North American consumer-staples retailer, > $30B revenue', 'Tier-1 automotive supplier'. MBB and Tier-2 partners read this code natively. For public-sector engagements (federal government, sovereign wealth funds), naming is generally accepted and even valued.
How do I quantify the impact of a transformation engagement?
Use a single metric per engagement, in percentage or absolute terms: '+18 pts of margin', '-$240m of working capital', '+12% NPS in 6 months'. Avoid composite metrics ('significant overall performance improvement') that read as marketing. For long-horizon engagements (18-month digital transformations), give the validated mid-point outcome signed off by the client ExCo.
Does the template work for an in-house strategy team application?
Yes, and it's particularly well suited. Heads of Strategy at Fortune 500 corporations (Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, ExxonMobil, P&G) are predominantly MBB alumni and recognise the visual code instantly. Reinforce the Cases section with 2-3 structuring internal projects (portfolio review, internal M&A advisory, transformation execution) and add a 'Frameworks used' callout listing mastered methods (TBR, value creation plan, war game).
