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Send us Fan Mail Do you struggle with identifying key problem drivers in a case interview? In today's episode, Namaan Mian defines what key drivers are and 3 ways to consistently identify key problem drivers in a case interview so you can solve your cases and land the offer. Looking for coaching to help hone your case interview skills? Text us via WhatsApp: +1 (279) 236-7385 Relevant Links Th...

Send us Fan Mail Are you looking for answers on how to not be nervous for an interview? Whether you're facing a case interview, fit/behavioral interview, technical interview, or else - the process can be nerve-wracking. In this episode, Jenny Rae shares 3 key tips for not only disguising your interview nerves but showing up confident and prepared to rock and roll. Looking for coaching to help...

Send us Fan Mail Paul Leinwand has over 2 decades of consulting experience and is a thought leader on strategy, growth, and capability building. He's truly seen it all and joins our team for a candid convo on consulting trends - and much more: What strategy consulting is How the nature of strategy consulting is shifting Keys for a successful consulting career Who Strategy& is through the...

Send us Fan Mail Sophomore summer consulting internships are a great way for sophomores interested in consulting to get their foot in the door at their dream firm. While summer internships for consulting are traditionally for juniors, several leading firms hold sophomore programs - and some are even open to freshmen! Applications typically open in late fall or winter, but each firm has different d...

Send us Fan Mail Interested in economic consulting internships ? This conversation with Kate Dressel - a previous Summer Consultant at Bates White - is exactly what you need. Kate and Jenny Rae break down the Bates White economic consulting internship experience (hello, balloon wars!), plus: Tips for getting into economic consulting  How to know if economic consulting is for you Misconceptions aro...

Send us Fan Mail Do you know the 4 starter frameworks that will help you solve 95% of case interviews? Listen in for a quick breakdown! Market Sizing Profitability Market Study M&A While your frameworks need to be tailored to each case, MC COO Namaan Mian walks you through the "core four" that serve as a helpful starting point. Need framework drills or coaching? Join Black Belt for a...

Send us Fan Mail Looking to start your own consulting / advisory business? This conversation with Amanda Schwartz Ramirez is for you. Listen in as Amanda shares: How to know if starting your own firm is right for you - and practical steps to achieve that The role of personal branding in building a business The timeline for Amanda's first advisory contract Why you should ignore your website un...

Send us Fan Mail Charts and graphs are common in case interviews. But if you don't know what you're doing, you can do more harm than good. In this episode, Jenny Rae walks through the 4 key mistakes many candidates make when interpreting and analyzing case charts, plus, best practices to put into practice today. Links Register for the 28-day case prep challenge starting Monday, September...

Send us Fan Mail Knowing case interview formulas won’t necessarily set you apart - but not knowing them will almost certainly lead to failure. It’s critical to not only know the key case formulas, but also how and when to apply them to business problems. In this episode, we’ll discuss: The 4 types of case formulas Key formulas to memorize Case formula tips and tricks Management Consulted Links Joi...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in and follow along to this case interview demonstration to learn what to expect in a BCG case interview. The case is led by Marcus Jilla, a Management Consulted coach and former BCG consultant and project leader. The case features a golf ball manufacturer and supplier considering a new market. The key question is: “Should we enter this market? If so, how?” Marcus works wit...

Send us Fan Mail McKinsey Solve - the consulting firm's video game-like digital assessment - stands in the way of all McKinsey hopefuls.  Solve - or the McKinsey Problem Solving Game as it's often known as - is a difficult test for most candidates. In addition, McKinsey's use of AI ensures the game continues to evolve over time and that no two assessments are exactly the same.  Howe...

Send us Fan Mail Kearney is one of the world’s foremost strategic operations consulting firms with around 6,000 people in 40 countries. If you’re applying to Kearney, you’ll face a case interview. In this episode, you'll learn what to expect in a Kearney case interview through a real-time demonstration led by Alfredo Vetencourt (Kearney Manager). Alfredo takes a real candidate through a Kearn...

Send us Fan Mail Mental math can be challenging enough on its own, but when added to a case interview context, it is what stops many candidates from advancing to the next round with firms like McKinsey, BCG, Capital One, and Deloitte. There are 5 common case interview math missteps we see time and time again - and we want to help you avoid these. Listen in as MC COO Namaan Mian breaks down the mis...

Send us Fan Mail We brought KPMG talent leader Palmer Mayer on for an update on recruiting at KPMG going into 2025. In this fast-paced convo between Namaan and Palmer , you'll learn: KPMG's hiring plans for the year KPMG's updated travel model Industries/practices where hiring is hot What to expect for applications/interviews How to stand out & more! Relevant Links Download the...

Send us Fan Mail There are 4 killer mistakes candidates make inside case interviews. We recorded today's episode because we don't want you to repeat these mistakes. Listen in to learn: What the 4 mistakes are How to fix the mistakes and get on the right track Work with a coach to build better, more tailored frameworks in your case interview prep. Black Belt is our most popular coaching p...

Send us Fan Mail Thousands of candidates make these 3 critical mistakes when preparing for case interviews (#1 is the most critical to avoid). Whether you’re preparing for interviews at McKinsey, BCG, Amazon, Capital One, or elsewhere, MC COO Namaan Mian is here to make sure you don't make these same mistakes. Need a boost in your prep? Jump into Black Belt to work with a team of expert coach...

Send us Fan Mail Case interview prep is a serious time investment - but how many hours should you expect to spend preparing? After working with over 15,000 candidates, we’ve figured a few things out. In this episode, MC COO Namaan Mian shares our biggest learnings. You'll take away: The factors that affect your prep timeline How many hours we recommend for case prep The difference between a D...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, we're joined by Rachelle, the CEO of a growing college essay and application company. Rachelle is a former Strategy Sprint client. (Strategy Sprint is a 1-week virtual consulting project led by MBB consultants. Participants work in a team to answer a strategic question posted by a real client.) In the conversation, you'll learn how the work consultants d...

Send us Fan Mail Ready to get inspired? Ty Sheets started out as a professional musician and spent a stint as a teacher before ultimately landing a consulting offer at Bain & Company. In this conversation, Ty shares the keys to his Bain offer, including the strategy he employed to succeed in networking, case interviews, and more. This episode includes a Fan Mail segment on the best consulting...

Send us Fan Mail Looking for boutique consulting firm case interview examples? This Stax case interview example is what you’re looking for. Stax Director Joel Slater leads a candidate through a private equity-oriented case. The big question needing an answer is: “Should we or should not invest in a business?” The case focuses on a PE client interested in investing in a startup that manufactures tr...

Send us Fan Mail Did you know 100% of the Fortune 500 are audited by the Big 4 firms - Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG? But who are each of the Big 4's main audit clients? This episode gives you a breakdown of the most well-known companies that are audited by each of the Big 4 firms. Listen to the end where we answer a Fan Mail question about Bain & Company applications (submit your own question...

Send us Fan Mail We've helped a lot of people prepare for case interviews on really short timelines - even under one week. It's not easy - but it's possible . That's exactly what today's episode is all about. We break down the 4 key steps to prep for interviews in one week or less (and 3 big things to avoid). Have confirmed interviews and don't know where to start? Se...

Send us Fan Mail BCG is one of the world's foremost consulting firms, with thousands of applicants every year and only a small group selected for a job. There are lots of great reasons to consider working for BCG, but also a few reasons to steer clear. In this episode, Jenny Rae breaks down the pros and cons. Listen to the end as we answer a Fan Mail question about Deloitte interviews (submit...

Send us Fan Mail What's your case interview prep plan? If you don't have one - or want to ensure yours is foolproof - listen in. In the episode, Jenny Rae shares a detailed 4-week plan to get fully ready for case interviews. It's a tactical, week-by-week breakdown to ensure you are doing the necessary things to ensure success. To work through this plan with an MBB coach, join Black...

Send us Fan Mail Bain & Company's summer application deadline is Sunday July 7 at 11:59PM PT for the Associate Consultant and Associate Consultant Intern roles. This episode covers: Eligibility requirements  4-step application checklist What's next after the application Last minute questions? Reach out: team@managementconsulted.com Relevant Links Get resume and cover letter edits - W...