I'm currently in the process of transitioning into consulting after graduating from my master's program. I've applied to several roles, including generalist, healthcare/life sciences, and analytics consulting, but my resume keeps getting rejected before I even reach the interview stage. It's been really frustrating because I feel like I have the right background; I've done analytical work, research, and project-based problem-solving during my studies and internships, but something isn’t translating on paper. I'm struggling to understand how candidates without prior consulting internships break into the field. Are there firms that are more open to hiring recent grads from state schools without traditional consulting experience? At this point, I'm unsure if the issue lies with my resume, my background, or simply the competitiveness of the consulting industry. I would greatly appreciate any advice from those who have successfully made this transition or from anyone working in consulting who has experience with nontraditional candidates. If you've managed to secure a consulting role without the typical background, I'd love to hear how you did it. Right now, I feel like I'm doing everything right, but I'm not getting any traction. I would really appreciate the opportunity to sit down with someone who can help me refine my application.