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Send us Fan Mail This fun and fast-paced conversation with Tripp Twyman (ex-BCG and current MC interview coach) covers:  How Tripp broke into BCG Soft skills to highlight and develop to stand out in case interviews The power of executive presence - how to carry yourself in the interview and on the job What a day-in-the-life of a consultant can look like And so much more! To hire Tripp to coach you...

Send us Fan Mail If you are an MD or active duty military candidate seeking a job in management consulting, listen up. Today, we're sharing opportunities for military service members and medical students. The McKinsey Military Fellowship - just launched! - and BCG MD internship both have application deadlines in November 2022. We discuss what the programs are and how to set yourself up for ap...

Send us Fan Mail Looking to get your MBA in 2023 or beyond? Then you don't want to miss this conversation with Emily Brierley, Head of MBA Recruitment & Admissions at Cambridge Judge Business School! We discuss all things MBA, including: How to think about if an MBA is right for you Experiential learning opportunities at Cambridge Judge The nuts and bolts of the application process (inclu...

Send us Fan Mail We brought Pranav Aggarwal back to lead this edition of our mock case interview series. Pranav is an ex-Bain and incoming BCG consultant as well as a member of our all-MBB case coaching team. The interviewee on the hot seat is a recent law graduate seeking consulting roles at MBB and top boutique firms in London. Can she crack the case? Tune in to find out. Relevant Links See vide...

Send us Fan Mail Today we're bringing you another consulting underdog story. This time, we chat with Taylor Robertson, a non-target school candidate who went from not even knowing what strategy consulting was to receiving a BCG offer in 2 months . His story is a masterclass in what can happen when you pair smart strategy with dogged determination. He shares the exact steps that led to him lan...

Send us Fan Mail Mehak joins the podcast to share the step-by-step approach she used to land an offer at Bain & Company's Dubai office, including: Advice for international candidates (4:35) Her networking strategy (6:45) How she decided on Bain (12:24) How she structured her case prep (15:05) The frameworks trap to avoid (22:08) If you're interested in breaking into any type of consu...

Send us Fan Mail If you're a first year MBA, pay attention. MBB and top boutique consultancies have announced application deadlines for 2023 MBA summer internships. In this episode we're sharing 3 application tips and the key dates you need to know for each firm. Questions about the application process? Reach out to our team for guidance: team@managementconsulted.com Relevant Links MBA i...

Send us Fan Mail What's your greatest weakness? Can you tell me about a time you failed? Why should we hire you? Curveball questions like the above are tricky to answer. Today, Stephanie wraps up this series on fit interview questions by sharing a structure for responding to curveball questions. Let's get fit! Additional Links Book a 1-hour session with an MBB coach to prepare for fit in...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we interview MC interview coach Pranav Aggarwal, who brings a unique perspective to the table having worked for both Bain and BCG. Pranav shares: Why he left Bain (2:18) His decision-making framework for choosing an MBA program (3:41) Advice for internationals wanting to break into consulting in the U.S. (7:27) Differences between Bain and BCG (10:44) How he coach...

Send us Fan Mail What are hero stories and why do you need to prepare them for fit/behavioral interviews? In part 3 of this 4-part series, Stephanie breaks down hero stories - the why, when, what, and how. You're bound to get a "Tell me about a time when..." question in your interviews - make sure to prepare by listening in! Additional Links Book a 1-hour session with an MBB coach t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we interview Hernan Saenz, Global Head of Bain's Performance Improvement practice. Hernan - with 25 years of experience at Bain - shares what businesses need to do to succeed in turbulent economic waters. He also shares why he has stayed with Bain for 2+ decades, about the Latinx at Bain affinity group, how Bain's PI practice works with clients, and so m...

Send us Fan Mail Continuing our mini-series on fit/behavioral interview prep brings us this discussion on Predictable Questions. Neglecting to prepare for these questions could be detrimental to your hopes for an offer. Additional Links Book a 1-hour session with an MBB coach to prepare for fit interviews: 1 HOUR Comprehensive interview prep (case/fit) program: BLACK BELT This episode is brought t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we're bringing you a fast-paced conversation with Michael Valocchi, SVP & Head of Cognizant Consulting and Americas Strategy. In it, we take a deep-dive into all things Cognizant Consulting, including: Type of work the firm performs Industry and practice focuses  How Cognizant Consulting works with clients What sets the firm apart in the industry Who the...

Send us Fan Mail This episode kicks off a 4-part series on preparing for fit/behavioral interviews. Today, Stephanie (ex-McKinsey) shares how to structure your answer to the classic "Walk Me Through Your Resume" question. Additional Links Book a 1-hour session with an MBB coach to prepare for fit interviews: 1 HOUR Comprehensive interview prep (case/fit) program: BLACK BELT This episode...

Send us Fan Mail Want to see how Bain & Company conducts case interviews? Today is your lucky day. In this session, you’ll see how a former Bain consultant (Pranav) runs a case interview and how a top candidate (Taylor) who recently accepted a BCG offer: Builds and communicates a framework Works through mental math Answers brainstorming questions Drives to a strong final recommendation This is...

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, we speak with Maher, who leveraged his background as an entrepreneur from Lebanon and a Kenan-Flagler MBA into a role with top boutique consultancy ZS Associates. He shares how he prepped for his case interviews, the value of an MBA, what he's looking forward to at ZS, and more. Dig in! Additional Links Explore 250+ consulting firms: FIRM DIRECTORY Ace y...

Send us Fan Mail We've been hearing a lot about the work and culture at M&A advisory firm Palm Tree. Today, we're taking a step back to learn about the "secret sauce" that has made the firm so successful. Joining us are Co-founder/MD Dave Wolinsky and Chief of Staff Dieema Wheaton to share Palm Tree's core values and how they shape culture, recruiting, life, and more a...

Send us Fan Mail Looking for a practical, step-by-step case interview practice plan? Look no further. Today, Namaan shares MC's 5-part plan for becoming familiar with cases and developing proficiency. After 15 years experience helping thousands of candidates ace their case interviews, we are very confident in this plan. For tailored case prep advice, reach out to our team today. Additional Li...

Send us Fan Mail OC&C Strategy Consultants is the fast-growing pure-play strategy house everyone is talking about. In this episode, we're talking with a former intern/current consultant (Lexa) and a current intern (Justin) to hear the inside scoop on life, work, and play at OC&C. What other firm flies its entire staff to Puerto Rico for a weekend of fun or to Portugal for a week of tr...

Send us Fan Mail "Should I get an MBA?  "Is an MBA right for me?"  "When is the right time to get my MBA?" Today, we're answering all your questions about the wisdom of an MBA. Specifically, Duke Fuqua alum and former McKinsey Engagement Manager Stephanie Knight shares her decision-making process for why she got her MBA and why she got it when she did. In addition, St...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, two PhDs - Ish and Sydney - jump on to share how they navigated the leap from academia to strategy consulting at BCG and L.E.K. Ish and Sydney are friends and colleagues, having both attended the University of Michigan. After sharing their stories, including case prep hacks and resources, they share about the upcoming Midwest Healthcare Case Competition (MHCC). Re...

Send us Fan Mail Show me the money, baby! McKinsey, Bain, and BCG are upping base salaries by up to $12K at the pre-MBA level and $17K for post-MBA hires. What does this mean for the industry, recruiting, and you? Listen to find out. Additional Links Received a 2023 offer letter? Anonymously share your offer data to contribute to the 2023 Consulting  Salary Report: SUBMIT Learn more about the sala...

Send us Fan Mail Consulting is all about profit and loss - "how does XYZ impact profitability?" In this episode, we're sharing what you need to know about profit and formulas to calculate it. You'll walk away knowing: How businesses think about profit How to calculate profit Key business basics for case interviews Join the Case Formulas Intensive - Sept. 7, 6-9PM ET - for a 3-h...

Send us Fan Mail We are thrilled to share a special edition of our case interview demonstrations series, this one led by OC&C Strategy Consultants Partner Stephen Carolin.  This session features a few behavioral/background-related questions in addition to a case study. You'll get an inside look at how OC&C runs case interviews and provides feedback for candidates. Make sure to grab a...

Send us Fan Mail What does a day in the life of an M&A advisory consultant look like? You're about to find out. in this episode, we chat with Garrett Adame, a Senior Associate at Palm Tree. Garrett shares a candid behind the scenes look at his work and life at the firm. He also breaks down the firm's intense interview process, how promotions work, what the firm's working model i...