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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...

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...