Strategy Simplified

Send us Fan Mail Uncertainty looms over the consulting landscape in the midst of depressed hiring, ever-evolving industry dynamics, and economic unease. If you want to know what to expect for consulting salaries in 2024, look no further than this episode. MC leaders Namaan and Jenny Rae details key compensation trends taking place - and what they mean for candidates and the industry. In addition,...

Send us Fan Mail DOWNLOAD 2024 SALARY REPORT HERE It's finally here - the 2024 Consulting Salary Report! Download it for free at the link above. The report contains: Comp data for 100+ firms Key themes to know Insights for 2025 salaries Have new data to add? Submit it securely and anonymously. Relevant Links Download the 2024 Salary Report Reach out for custom comp reports Connect with Manage...

Send us Fan Mail Are you an Advanced Degree Candidate (ADC) asking if it's possible to break into management consulting? The short answer is "YES!" Today, we’ll break down: Why consulting firms hire ADCs Pathways to break in Recruiting tips and tricks Make sure you look into the spring "bridge" programs that top firms (i.e., MBB, L.E.K., ClearView) put on. Learn more . Rel...

Send us Fan Mail A number of top consulting firms have delayed start dates for full-time hires.  If you were affected, what’s the best way to respond?  Today, we’ll share which firms have delayed starts and 5 ideas for making the most out of a tough situation. The 5 ideas are: Focus on what you can control Explore your passions Build your resume  Keep your skills sharp Just chill out Relevant Link...

Send us Fan Mail Lots of folks attempt a transition from a Big 4 firm to MBB - for many reasons. Better pay, higher prestige, more lucrative exit ops, and more. The transition is not easy - just because you have Big 4 on your resume doesn't guarantee MBB will consider you. However, we have helped hundreds make the transition and you can too if you're ready to follow an expert strategy an...

Send us Fan Mail Omar took a winding road to strategy consulting at McKinsey: No business degree or background Changing majors multiple times Didn't know he wanted to work in consulting The critical thing? Omar didn't disqualify himself because of his background! His story is filled with "aha!" moments and learnings that will apply to many aspiring consultants. Listen in to get...

Send us Fan Mail In today's powerful episode, we're diving into the realm of executive presence. Our host, Jenny Rae Le Roux, shares 8 timeless principles for unleashing your career potential by building executive presence. Ready for your  career breakthrough? Hit 'play' for 8 ideas to not only survive but thrive in 2024. Relevant Links Executive presence training for your orga...

Send us Fan Mail Are you tired of your presentations falling flat and not moving the needle inside your org? Or worse - are you boring your audience? In this podcast, Jenny Rae shares 5 key principles to help you master presentations and increase your influence at work. Relevant Links Presentation Training for your team Learn more about Power Presentations Connect With Management Consulted Create...

Send us Fan Mail In this McKinsey case interview, a convenience store chain in Thailand is facing declining revenue - how can the chain reverse the decline? Tune in to find out! The interviewer today is Eli Gentle, a Management Consulted case coach and former McKinsey Engagement Manager. Eli has assessed 400+ candidates and worked on multiple campus recruiting teams. Interested in being coached by...

Send us Fan Mail Navigating a career in consulting can be daunting, especially for women in a male-dominated industry. This episode is a life-changing hour designed to help women make their mark in consulting. You’ll hear from successful female consultants at A&M CRG, DKI Health, Palm Tree, and Stax on navigating the recruitment process and excelling in the workplace. Ready to step into the wo...

Send us Fan Mail Tired of mile-long email chains with constant back and forth that don't accomplish anything? Or worse yet - do your emails get consistently ignored? Email is the most common way you communicate with clients and internal leaders. If you’re not conveying clarity and executive presence through your emails, you are capping your own professional influence. Join Namaan and Jenny Ra...

Send us Fan Mail In this case interview demonstration, Shane Muselmann (previous BCG intern; incoming Consultant) demonstrates a really interesting BCG case interview. In the case - that Shane created from scratch! - a solar developer is looking for a regional expansion strategy. Can our mystery candidate (a volunteer from the community) crack the case? You'll find out. Relevant Links Join St...

Send us Fan Mail Rafa Lellis was the first non-engineer to break into McKinsey Brazil’s internship program. The kicker? She worked there at the same time as attending law school! Hear her inspiring story firsthand on this episode of Strategy Simplified, including: How Rafa leveraged networking to break into and succeed at McKinsey  How she uses the skills she developed in consulting to succeed in...

Send us Fan Mail The Texas History museum has experienced unusually high HR costs - can McKinsey fix the issue? That’s the scenario faced in this case interview demo led by Ryan Boutwell, a previous McKinsey Summer Associate who is returning to the firm full-time. The candidate is Camiel, an undergraduate student who plans to apply to top consulting firms like MBB. Put on your casing hat and test...

Send us Fan Mail We catch up with Marc Cosentino - a legend in the field of case interviews. Marc wrote the ever-popular guide on case interviews, Case in Point, and has trained more than 150k people in his nearly 30 years of experience. Marc reveals his "aha!" moment for writing Case in Point , how case interviews have evolved, crucial skills for young professionals, and why he loves Wi...

Send us Fan Mail MBA first years, your internship interviews will take place in January and February (I.e., McKinsey candidates in the U.S. will interview January 4). In this episode, Namaan Mian walks you through exactly what you need to crush your interviews, covering: A market sizing exercise (the foundation of all case interviews) MC's recommended case prep strategy Checkpoints to hit bet...

Send us Fan Mail Charu Goyal joined the pod to chat through her MBA decision process, experience as a Kearney summer intern, why she chose Kearney, and more: The training Kearney offers interns Kearney's core values A day-in-the-life of an MBA intern The skills consulting gave Charu Kearney's application deadline for the Summer Associate role for 1Y MBAs is December 1, 2023. Apply here ....

Send us Fan Mail On Friday, November 17, you can get the MC All Access Pass for 50% off ($350 vs. $700 regular price)! The All Access Pass gives you lifetime access to the entirety of our online consulting prep curriculum, including: 600+ practice cases (with solutions) 9 video courses (case interviews, Excel/PPT, resumes, etc.) 10,000+ drills (math, frameworks, exhibits, brainstorming, etc.) 18 c...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, we're joined by Shane Muselmann (incoming BCG Consultant, Management Consulted Content Intern), who shares his experiences to help you master the BCG online case. We cover: Why BCG utilizes an online assessment What to expect in the online case How to prepare (tips and resources) Ready to crush your BCG online case? Start listening. Relevant Links Work with a...

Send us Fan Mail We brought 7 firms together to answer the question "What is going on with the consulting industry?" These firms - Advancy, Bates White, IGS, Kearney, KPMG, L.E.K., and OC&C - share: An outlook on the consulting hiring landscape How firms are handling uncertainty Areas of growth in consulting (industries, practice areas) & more Each of these firms are hiring - get...

Send us Fan Mail Check out this case interview demo to see how BCG conducts first round case interviews Joe McClelland (former BCG, Notre Dame MBA) leads an engineering PhD through an M&A case. A  cruise operator is looking to enter the uber-luxury cruise market via acquisition. Can the candidate crack the case? Listen to find out! Relevant Links Join Black Belt to work with Joe as a case coac...

Send us Fan Mail Looking for keys to optimize your resume for consulting applications? This resume makeover episode is just that. Jenny Rae (ex-Bain, Management Consulted CEO) gives Abhi (Michigan Ross MBA, ex-Accenture and ZS) a comprehensive review of his resume - what's important, what's not, and resume mistakes to avoid. Join an upcoming Extreme Consulting Makeover session . Relevant...

Send us Fan Mail Want to advance in your career and elevate your professional journey - but feel stuck? Looking to optimize your operations transformation toolkit and drive real transformation in your organization - but don't know how? Today's conversation with Ahmed Elkomy breaks down: Tools to maximize your operations transformation toolkit Key skills for operations leaders to hone How...

Send us Fan Mail Looking for clarity in McKinsey's MBA internship recruiting process? Look no further. Ryan Boutwell (incoming McKinsey Associate, Management Consulted Content Intern) breaks down the entire process: The McKinsey MBA internship application deadline What to expect after applying When to expect interview invites Keys to preparing for case interviews What to do if you don't...

Send us Fan Mail There’s nothing worse than presenting a slide and realizing at the end that your audience doesn’t understand the key takeaway. Writing clear slide taglines will help you ensure that your audience is aligned with your key message instead of misaligned! Join Jenny Rae Le Roux and Namaan Mian as they leverage their years of experience creating presentations – and training executive t...