Although your summer internship is in a different field, there are still ways to leverage it to make it relevant for a career in other fields. This blog post focuses on parlaying summer internship into management consulting recruiting. Here are some steps you can take to highlight the transferable skills and experiences on your resume:

Emphasize transferable skills: Identify the skills you gained during your real estate internship that are applicable to management consulting. These might include analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, client interaction, negotiation, project management, research, and presentation skills. Highlight these skills prominently on your resume, providing specific examples of how you utilized them during your internship.

Showcase relevant projects: Describe any projects or tasks you worked on during your real estate internship that required strategic thinking, data analysis, market research, or business development. Be sure to highlight the outcomes and achievements of these projects, especially if they involved making recommendations or implementing changes.

Highlight teamwork and collaboration: Management consulting firms value teamwork and collaboration. If you worked in a team setting during your internship, mention the collaborative projects you were involved in and the role you played. Discuss how you effectively worked with colleagues, clients, or stakeholders to achieve project goals.

Demonstrate adaptability and learning agility: Management consulting often requires professionals to quickly adapt to new industries, sectors, or business challenges. Highlight any instances during your real estate internship where you had to quickly learn and adapt to new information or situations. Discuss how you acquired knowledge about the real estate industry and how you applied it to achieve results.

Seek additional experiences: While your summer internship is in real estate, consider seeking additional experiences that align more closely with management consulting. This could include participating in case competitions (MindSumo always has opps available), joining consulting clubs or organizations, or taking on relevant consulting-related projects during your studies. These experiences can help further demonstrate your interest and commitment to the field. Participate in The Forage Simulations here. Micro internships here.

Network with consultants: Networking is crucial for getting into management consulting. Attend industry events, join professional associations, and reach out to consultants for informational interviews or mentorship opportunities. Building relationships with individuals in the field can help you gain insights, make connections, and potentially open doors to consulting opportunities.

Remember, while your internship may not be directly related to consulting, employers value transferable skills, adaptability, and a strong problem-solving mindset. By effectively showcasing these attributes on your resume and actively pursuing additional relevant experiences, you can increase your chances of transitioning into a management consulting role.