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Send us Fan Mail This week's live case interview features a former McKinsey Senior Analyst (Mikael) and a  doctor (Gabriel). The case will see Gabriel attempt to rescue a European postal operator from profitability woes. It's a fun public sector case study, so grab a pencil and paper and your problem-solving hat and follow along! Relevant Links Work with Mikael via 1:1 case coaching Join...

Send us Fan Mail In this snippet from a recent Black Belt training call, Jenny Rae outlines what to expect in the consulting interview process, plus:  Key case interview differences between firms How many rounds of interviews to expect Different types of cases 5 parts of the case interview Get your own behind-the-scenes at our Black Belt case prep program by joining the next cohort. 80% of Black B...

Send us Fan Mail What do the Big 4 firms - Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG - pay? This episode breaks it all down: Base salaries at Big 4 across levels Which practice areas pay better The difference between U.S. and international comp We also share a few keys to landing a role at these prestigious professional services firms. Reach out for personalized help navigating Big 4 recruiting! Relevant Links Emai...

Send us Fan Mail It's July and case prep is heating up as interview season comes around. Today's episode is a case interview demonstration in Bain's style of interview. Our two stars - Divya Agarwal (former McKinsey Assoc. Partner, case coach) and Toma (4th year PhD) - demonstrate what to expect in a Bain interview. The case features a PE firm considering an acquisition of a pizza c...

Send us Fan Mail We brought you Deloitte salaries last week. Today, it's all about BCG. All the raw $$ numbers for interns, entry-level consultants, post-MBA consultants, and beyond to Partner - all in this episode. We also share a few keys you need to know when thinking about working for a firm like BCG - salary negotiation, comp variability, and more. Finally, we give you 3 tips for landing...

Send us Fan Mail Eyeing a career at Deloitte  - but not sure what you will stand to make? Today, we're debunking Deloitte salaries across levels and practice areas, from interns to Principals. You'll leave today knowing: Current salaries for all levels Which Deloitte practices pay the best (and which don't) Which positions have higher variable compensation Tips and tricks to become...

Send us Fan Mail Of course the answer to this question is "it depends" - on your background, timeline, resources, casing experience, etc. This episode walks through 4 ways to know if you would benefit from an investment in 1:1 case coaching - or if you can DIY it all the way to an offer. Our team would love to help coach you to case interview success. Learn more about our programs here ....

Send us Fan Mail Consultya is a boutique operations consultancy focused on the industrials sector. Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Consultya's Managing Director, Ahmed Elkomy. We journey through Ahmed's history, how that shaped his view of operations transformation, and more: Ahmed's journey from Construction Plant Manager to Consultant to Founder Why he rejected a Part...

Send us Fan Mail Have a case interview scheduled and need to prepare ASAP? Or at the early stages of prep but no idea where to begin? This episode is just for you. Today, Jenny Rae walks through a 4-part case prep plan: Go through MC's free case prep course Do 10-20 Market Sizing questions Work through 5-10 full cases Practice out-loud with a partner In addition, keep listening for 3 top case...

Send us Fan Mail We're back with Bates White for a deeper look into the world of economic consulting through a conversation with Amelia Irvine, a Manager in the firm's Life Sciences Practice. The wide-ranging discussion covers: How Amelia successfully transitioned from politics to consulting What a "normal" day-in-the-life of an economic consultant looks like Critical cover let...

Send us Fan Mail Most people don't know what they don't know about networking for consulting. Avoid these 5 killer networking myths! Myth 1: Partners are the best people to network with (1:06) Myth 2: You need to build long-term relationships (2:38) Myth 3: You should ask to "pick their brain" (4:34) Myth 4: It's best to let the call just "flow naturally" (5:33)...

Send us Fan Mail We're back with Pete Giorgio, a Deloitte Principal who leads the firm's Global and US Sports practices, to uncover the business model of professional sports. Put your helmet on for a wide-ranging conversation around: Defining the professional sports market Which of Porter's Five Forces are at play in the space? The rise of youth sports Levers teams and leagues pull...

Send us Fan Mail Prepping your resume for consulting applications? With application deadlines right around the corner, there's no better time  to share some consulting resume tips and tricks. In today's episode, Lisa Bright (ex-McKinsey, lead editor at Management Consulted) provides detailed feedback on a real candidate's resume to take it from good-to-amazing. There are some incred...

Send us Fan Mail Grant Wycliff worked for 4 years as a high school English teacher before pivoting to consulting at McKinsey. How the heck did he achieve this? All the juicy details are inside the episode, including: Key milestones from his time at McKinsey How he determined the path to Partner wasn't for him His current adventure in entrepreneurship How Grant coaches candidates in case inter...

Send us Fan Mail Lieba - a biochemistry major at Yeshiva University - nailed the recruiting process at PwC. She starts a full-time consulting role there in fall 2023 after landing and completing an internship. Listen in for her best advice and tips on transitioning from biochemistry to management consulting. The advantage recruiting early for internships gives you Why you should listen more than y...

Send us Fan Mail In this workshop, former Bain consultant Jenny Rae Le Roux provides a foundation for investing, covering: Stocks Bonds Real estate Retirement Securities & more Set yourself up to crush investing for your future - listen in! Questions for Jenny Rae? Reach out today. Relevant Links Career/financial consulting with Jenny Rae Networking Intensive : June 12, 2023 Partner Links Expl...

Send us Fan Mail Zoe, originally from Zambia, applied to BCG five times before breaking in. His story is one of grit, determination, and embracing his unique personality. Listen in for a wide-ranging discussion where we cover: How Zoe faced imposter syndrome Breaking down the consulting "rockstar" stereotype Recruiting keys for international students Case interview tips & best practi...

Send us Fan Mail Ready for another live case demo? Today's session features former McKinsey Associate Partner Divya Agarwal as the interviewer and Anu, a 4th-year Electrical Engineering PhD candidate. Can Anu help a struggling manufacturer of airplanes reverse a startling decline in profitability? Tune in to find out.  Relevant Links Book a 1:1 coaching session with Divya Networking Intensive...

Send us Fan Mail Convinced that management consulting is right for you - but not sure where to start? This episode is for you. We're excited to close out this 'intro to consulting' series by sharing the 4 paths to consulting. You'll walk away knowing: Which path to take When to recruit Next steps Looking for some expert help? Get best-in-class resources to maximize your chances...

Send us Fan Mail Bates White is a leading economic consulting firm with tons of interesting opportunities for a range of talented folks.  Today, we're excited to bring on Scott Weishaar - a Partner in the firm's Life Sciences Practice - to share what makes the firm unique in the consulting landscape. The conversation covers the below (and a whole lot more): What the heck is economic cons...

Send us Fan Mail If you've been tuning in to our recent 'intro to consulting' series, you know what consulting is and what consultants do. Now it’s time to shed light on the companies that are out there. In this episode, Jenny Rae (ex-Bain) shares the different types of management consulting firms and who the top industry players are to help you decide where you might fit. Relevant...

Send us Fan Mail A common question we receive is - What's the difference between consulting and coaching? On the podcast to answer the question is executive coach Shane Arthur to talk through the differences (and why they matter for your career), plus: Shane's approach to coaching executives Top mistakes young professionals make Keys to accelerate your professional development & more...

Send us Fan Mail Today's 'intro to consulting' episode focuses on answering the question, "What the heck do consultants do?" We break down what specific activities consultants spend their time on (spoiler: Excel, Excel, Excel), bust 3 common myths, and touch on work-life balance in your first couple years in consulting. Got questions? Drop us a note . Relevant Links Black...

Send us Fan Mail One of the worst mistakes consulting candidates make? Skipping networking in their recruiting strategy. It's not something you can just skip - at any level (i.e., experienced hire, undergrad, MBA). In today's podcast, we're sharing a full networking plan you can action today. Don't be like the 70% of candidates that skip networking. Join the Networking Intensiv...

Send us Fan Mail What is consulting and what do consulting firms do? We're kicking off a 4-part ‘intro to consulting’ series for those of you considering a consulting career. Today, we cover: What management consulting is How consulting firms operate Why companies hire consulting firms Examples of projects that consulting firms work on Make sure to check out our resources linked below to help...