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Send us Fan Mail Application deadlines for undergrad/MS candidates start in late June and interviews will follow in July/August. Today, we're sharing a comprehensive case prep plan for your summer. The 2 focus areas for summer 4 ways to build your resume this summer Step-by-step case prep plan Checkpoints to hit between now and interviews Enjoy! Relevant Links Join Black Belt case prep progra...

Send us Fan Mail Breaking into consulting in the U.S. as an international candidate isn't easy - but it's possible. In this episode, we break down: 3 pathways to consulting for international candidates MC's new H1B visa sponsors database The importance of networking Critical case prep and resume mistakes to avoid In addition, we hear from 2 international candidates who recently rece...

Send us Fan Mail What are pre-MBA programs and why should you care? If you're an incoming MBA student interested in consulting, you'll want to stick around for the answer. Today, we'll share what pre-MBA programs are - and why Management Consulted recommends you apply. In addition, we'll share how to set yourself apart in the application process. Listen to the end to hear about...

Send us Fan Mail We brought BCG Managing Director/Partner Paul Poduri onto the podcast to share about the firm's latest addition to its office portfolio - Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. The discussion covers: Why Raleigh-Durham - and why now? BCG's approach to selecting new office locations Sectors of focus for BCG Raleigh-Durham Top skills/qualities BCG looks for in candidates Killer a...

Send us Fan Mail Kearney prides itself on providing a path for experienced hires to join the firm - that is what this week's episode is all about! Joining us is Mark Missirlian, a Manager in the firm's New York office. The fast-paced conversation explores: Opportunities for experienced hires at Kearney  How to know what role to apply for as a working professional How to network your way...

Send us Fan Mail Are your consulting networking efforts leading to dead ends? No responses? We're re-introducing Management Consulted's not-so-secret formula for writing winning networking emails: the 2:2:2 rule. Jenny Rae shares what it is and how to apply it to network your way into your target consulting firms. We also share a quick industry hiring update (spoiler: firms are still hir...

Send us Fan Mail Consulting recruiting timelines are, once again, earlier this year than last. Today, we explain why (spoiler: banking has everything to do with it) and how we recommend applicants respond. See application deadlines for 2024 intern/full-time roles here . Need help building your recruiting strategy? Consider our Black Belt case prep program. Relevant Links MBB application deadlines...

Send us Fan Mail Looking to break into consulting in an ultra-competitive recruiting environment - like the repressed economy we're in now? In this episode, Drashti takes over the podcast to interview Jenny Rae who shares: The current state of consulting hiring Keys to breaking in in a down economy How to overcome a lack of consulting experience Tips to balance your resume for consulting appl...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we hear from Pete Giorgio, sports practice leader for Deloitte and one of the world's foremost thought leaders on the topic. Pete serves multiple sports clients as a Principal and joined the podcast to share: His journey to Deloitte and spearheading the sports practice Business trends in sports - and how they apply to other sectors What sports consulting is a...

Send us Fan Mail Simon-Kucher & Partners has been hiring doctoral candidates for 30+ years and the firm has another opportunity for advanced degrees to make the leap to consulting through the firm's Soar with Simon-Kucher Workshop . In this episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with Simon-Kucher Senior Director Stephane Ricoult about the workshop. The CliffsNotes version: Soar is an op...

Send us Fan Mail To kick off Season 10 of Strategy Simplified , enjoy this McKinsey first round case interview example. Management Consulted coach and former BCG Project Leader Alessandro Furlotti leads a PhD candidate through a tough round 1 case study. The case features an art institution in Singapore looking to counteract a decrease in government funding through an increased focus on commercial...

Send us Fan Mail While many know that it's possible to break into consulting without a business major, most don't know the exact steps to make the transition. Today's Strategy Simplified guest - Drexel PhD Dillon Malloy - aced the process to land an EY-Parthenon offer. He joins the pod to demystify the consulting recruiting process from start-to-finish. In the conversation, Edward c...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ya Li shares how her Strategy Sprint case team built a market entry strategy for a Spanish language training company in just 1 week! (Pretty impressive, huh?) By participating in Strategy Sprint, a virtual consulting project, Ya confirmed her decision to transition out of academia into consulting.  In this episode, she shares: How the MBB mentorship she received i...

Send us Fan Mail In this CPG company case interview example, Management Consulted coach and former McKinsey consultant Lisa Bright leads a future BCGer through a mock case interview. The case follows a liquor manufacturer that is rapidly losing sales in its whiskey segment. The company wants to identify the root cause and develop a solution to reverse the decline. Can our candidate crack the case?...

Send us Fan Mail In the aftermath of the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), many have been left with countless questions. Today, Namaan is answering the most important ones, including: Who was SVB? What the heck happened last week? What does this mean for the U.S. financial system? What does this mean for you? Listen in for a special business news episode of Strategy Simplified ! One question...

Send us Fan Mail What do consultants actually do in their day-to-day? Former McKinsey Senior Business Analyst Ray Temnewo, a Management Consulted case coach, comes on the pod to spill the beans. Listen in for an insightful, fast-paced conversation on: Ray's journey to McKinsey A week in the life of a McKinsey consultant His most memorable consulting engagement Why he left McKinsey for a tech...

Send us Fan Mail Struggling to gain traction in your consulting job hunt due to career gaps on your resume? Listen in. Today, we're sharing 4 ideas to help you fill in those pesky resume gaps that are stopping your progress. Relevant Links Resume & cover letter edits: Learn More How to source your own internship: Watch Video How to network your way into a consulting role: Networking Guida...

Send us Fan Mail Are you a working professional (AKA "experienced hire") wanting to make a lateral move into management consulting? This episode is for you! Stephanie shares 4 key tips to ensure a successful transition. Whether you are an interior designer, general contractor, lawyer, or fill-in-the-blank, consulting firms want to hire you for the breadth and depth of skills and experien...

Send us Fan Mail We're excited to bring you today's episode where Eric Lu shares insights from his journey into consulting. A Duke University Biology major, Eric wanted to combine his love for business with his passion for healthcare through a career in consulting. He landed an internship at EY-Parthenon and joined the podcast to share his process. Relevant Links Management consulting sa...

Send us Fan Mail We brought on 3 leaders from Investor Group Services (IGS) to share about work, life, culture, promotions, and current opportunities at the firm. Interested in a fast-paced strategy consulting role serving Private Equity?  Learn about open roles and apply here . Watch the video presentation from this session and join our email list to be the first to be notified about future live...

Send us Fan Mail If you are an engineer or working professional in the oil & gas industry wanting to transition to consulting, Prachi's story is can't-miss listening material. Coming from a background in electrical engineering at Shell, Prachi - a Management Consulted case coach and former BCG consultant - discovered consulting during her London Business School MBA and decided to piv...

Send us Fan Mail Maximize your chances of landing a consulting interview by completing Management Consulted's top-rated Networking for Consulting course. Purchase by Friday, Feb 24 for a free personalized review and edit of your cold networking email template ($50 value)! JOIN TODAY . Connect With Management Consulted Create a free MC account or download the MC app ( Apple , Android ) to star...

Send us Fan Mail The last few years have seen a proliferation of early recruiting programs by firms like MBB, Big 4, and top boutique consulting firms.  These programs - i.e., Bridge to BCG, Bain BEL, Link to L.E.K., PwC Destination CPA - represent an opportunity for firms to expand their talent pipelines to reach more candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.  But for candidates? If accepted,...

Send us Fan Mail If you're considering moving from consulting to product management, this interview is for you! We're excited to featured Cara Jefferson's story, because not only did she break into consulting at Bain & Company, but she then transitioned into a product management role with Walmart Data Ventures. Cara shares her journey, an overview of product management, differen...

Send us Fan Mail Spring programs for Advanced Degree Candidates are right around the corner and MBB, L.E.K., and ClearView want you to apply. Listen to this episode for an overview of the programs, who they are for, and how/why/when to apply. We're talking about: Bain ADvantage Bridge to BCG Connect to ClearView Link to L.E.K. McKinsey Insight  Put your best foot forward in your application a...