Consulting resume and cover letter review by StrategyCase.com
Your Consulting Resume, Edited by a Former McKinsey Consultant
StrategyCase’s consulting resume and cover letter review is a personal editing service. Dr. Florian Smeritschnig, a former McKinsey Senior Consultant who screened applications and evaluated candidates for the firm, edits your resume or cover letter for McKinsey, BCG, Bain, and other consulting firms. You get the edited Word file back within 3 days, with up to 3 rounds of revisions.
Prefer to write it yourself? See the $29 guides and templates.
From verified buyers
What Buyers Report
Interview invite in 24 hours
“Florian was incredibly professional and responsive. I received an interview invite within 24 hours of submitting my updated CV and cover letter.”
Caught what others missed
“Fantastic work. Florian pointed out even the smallest details and corrected things that a previous screener and Bain consultant had missed.”
Every change explained
“Florian explained in detail what he changed and why which I truly appreciate. In our email exchange he also answered other questions about my application period and the current consulting market.”
What changes
What a Screener Sees, and What the Review Changes
Most rejected consulting resumes are not weak on substance. They bury real achievements in bullets a screener has no time to decode. These are the fixes buyers describe most often.
Bullets that list responsibilities, not results
Impact first
Each role rewritten around what you personally achieved
A crowded page that is slow to scan
One clean page
A classic layout that points the eye to what matters
Weak experiences taking space from strong ones
Cut and expand
What isn’t needed goes; the experiences that count get room
Wording that could fit any job
Consulting language
Action words, achievements, and the keywords firms look for
One generic document for every firm
Tailored
Edited for the firms and roles you name
“He tried to understand my situation and then transferred the content from a chaotic layout to a concise document with the most important highlights. Loved the one-page style. It took me a few seconds to scan my resume afterward.”
How it works
Four Steps, About Three Days
Order the review
$99 per document. You get the email address right after checkout.
Send your Word file
Add the firms and roles you’re targeting.
Get it back within 3 days
Often sooner. In a hurry? Say so in your email and Florian will try to speed it up.
Revise until it’s ready
Up to 3 rounds of revisions, within 1 month of purchase.
An honest note
Do You Need a Cover Letter at All?
For most roles at McKinsey and BCG, the cover letter is optional, and Bain and most tier-2 firms treat it the same way. A generic letter adds nothing, and a weak one can hurt.
A cover letter review is worth it when the letter can say something your resume can’t: a career change, a gap, a reapplication, or a strong reason for a specific office. If that isn’t you, put the $99 into the resume. The consulting cover letter guide explains when to send one and how to write it.
Choose your option
Pick What You Need
Resume Review
Edited by Florian
- Florian edits your resume himself
- Structure, content, and wording reworked
- Tailored to your target firms
- Within 3 days, up to 3 revisions
- 5.0 out of 5 from 13 reviews
Cover Letter Review
Edited by Florian
- Florian edits your cover letter himself
- Built around the story your resume can’t tell
- Tailored to the firm and office
- Within 3 days, up to 3 revisions
Guides & Templates
Write it yourself
- 29-page resume guide plus a Word resume template
- 24-page cover letter guide with 3 complete example letters
- PDF and Word files to keep, 1 year of free updates
- 4.6 out of 5 from 32 reviews
Applying with both documents? Order both reviews ($198). Full refund within 24 hours of purchase on every option.
Honest fit check
Is a Review Right for You?
Built for
- Career changers and experienced hires whose experience doesn’t translate to consulting at first glance
- Candidates from non-target schools who need every line to work
- Reapplicants who were cut at the screen last time
- Anyone applying in English or German
Not the right fit if
- Your resume already gets you interviews. Spend the time on case prep instead, starting with the Case Interview Academy.
- You don’t have a resume yet. Start with the $29 guides and template, then get the draft reviewed.
- You want a guaranteed interview. Nobody can honestly promise that.
Reviews
5.0 Out of 5 From 13 Resume Review Buyers
“Florian was quick and efficient, expertly restructuring my CV to showcase my profile in the best possible way. I now feel very confident about my CV.”
“My cover letter and resume were totally overhauled in two days. Came with thoughtful feedback and great career advice.”
“True service mindset. We went through a couple of iterations and feedback cycles to make sure it turns out perfectly with different versions to fit different companies/industries.”
“I received an extremely well-crafted CV with some larger and many more detailed edits. Florian did 3 rounds of edits and included my feedback on several positions to make sure its perfect.”
“He made sure that everything was on point from the design aspects to the right keywords and success stories and achievements.”
“Both guides take you and guide you step to step to craft your resume and cover letter with plenty of examples and templates. I finished writing both documents in less than two hours following their approach”
“The guides give you a content and communication strategy. The templates give you the right format for different backgrounds.”
All Verified Buyer Reviews
Who edits your documents
Dr. Florian Smeritschnig
I spent 5 years at McKinsey, was promoted to Senior Consultant, screened applications, and evaluated candidates for the firm. Since 2020 I have delivered 2,200+ mock interviews and coaching sessions, and my clients have secured 700+ consulting offers, 340 of them at McKinsey, BCG, and Bain.
I edit every resume and cover letter myself. The most common problem I see is real achievements hidden in bullets that describe the job rather than what you did in it.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How does it work after I buy?
Right after checkout you get the email address. Send your resume or cover letter as a Word file, plus the firms and roles you’re targeting.
How fast will I get it back?
Within 3 days, often sooner. If you have a deadline, say so in your email and Florian will try to speed it up.
How many rounds of revisions do I get?
Up to 3, until the document is ready to send. Use the service within 1 month of purchase.
Who edits my documents?
Florian himself, a former McKinsey Senior Consultant who screened applications and evaluated candidates for the firm.
Which languages do you work in?
The review works in English or German. The guides and templates are in English.
Do I need a cover letter?
For most roles at McKinsey and BCG it is optional. Send one when it adds something your resume can’t, such as a career change, a gap, or a reapplication. The cover letter guide explains when.
Should I get the review or the guides?
The guides suit you if you’re writing from scratch and mainly need the right format. The review suits you if you’re getting cut at the screen, changing careers, or want a second pair of eyes from someone who screened applications at McKinsey.
Will a review guarantee me an interview?
No, and be wary of anyone who promises one. A review fixes what a screener sees in your documents. The outcome still depends on your background, the firm, and the applicant pool.
What if it’s not right for me?
Email info@strategycase.com within 24 hours of purchase for a full refund, no questions asked.
Fix Your Resume Before a Screener Reads It
Send your resume, get it back edited by a former McKinsey application screener within 3 days. StrategyCase’s consulting resume review is $99 per document, with up to 3 rounds of revisions.
Get your resume reviewed for $99 →Full refund within 24 hours of purchase.
Prefer to start free? Read the consulting resume guide, the resume template, and the cover letter guide.
Very useful! You never know how much improvement is needed until pointed out. This has been a major improvement. Thanks!
World class!
Really nice work!
My cover letter and resume were totally overhauled in two days. Came with thoughtful feedback and great career advice.
Fantastic work. Florian pointed out even the smallest details and corrected things that a previous screener and Bain consultant had missed.