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Send us Fan Mail Keith Bevans, Bain Partner and Head of Consultant Recruiting, is back on Strategy Simplified to talk all things recruiting. In this fun conversation, we cover: The state of the consulting industry (3:43) Who is eligible for consulting and back-office roles at Bain (hint: more types of profiles than you'd think) (6:30, 12:34, 21:14) Bain's hiring targets for 2022 (17:00)...

Send us Fan Mail Learn about open roles at L.E.K. Consulting: L.E.K. CAREERS The McKinsey Problem Solving Game (PSG), now known as Solve, is the firm's latest twist on its recruiting process. It's a digital screening assessment designed to test candidates' cognitive abilities. In this episode, we break down the rationale behind the game and methods to prepare.   Additional Links Que...

Send us Fan Mail Learn about open roles at L.E.K. Consulting: L.E.K. CAREERS In this episode, we're joined by Maria Steingoltz, a Managing Director at L.E.K. Consulting. She shares with us about the firm, the work it engages in, and a case study from a recent client engagement.   From the case study, you'll learn learn how the generalist strategy consulting firm approaches ambiguous prob...

Send us Fan Mail Learn about open roles at L.E.K. Consulting: L.E.K. CAREERS Brendan Mullen is the Managing Director of Secha Capital, a Private Equity fund in South Africa. The fund takes a unique hands-on approach to the businesses they invest in through an operator-investor model. The firm is actively hiring and is specifically looking to add management consultants to the team. If interested, c...

Send us Fan Mail Learn about open roles at L.E.K. Consulting: L.E.K. CAREERS Welcome to another case walkthrough on Strategy Simplified . Today, Carrie Holland (ex-McK, ex-Google) walks an MBB candidate (MD) through a financial services case. To maximize your learnings, pull out a pencil and piece of paper and follow alongside. Out-loud practice is the most effective way to case prep! Additional L...

Send us Fan Mail As we wrap up this Intro to the Case series, we're talking about the final recommendation. The final recommendation is an opportunity at the end of a case interview to provide a concise, clear, and structured recommendation to answer the case objective. It's one of the most critical pieces of the interview, because it's the interviewer's last impression of you....

Send us Fan Mail Varun Madan made the leap from consulting in India with McKinsey to Deloitte in the U.S. through a series of strategic moves. If you're an international candidate or consultant wanting to transition to the U.S. - listen up! This episode is worth its weight in gold. Varun also shares some bomb recruiting tips from his 10+ years in the industry. Additional Links Join Black Belt...

Send us Fan Mail Brainstorming questions in a case interview are an opportunity for you to showcase creativity, business acumen, and structure. Today, Stephanie shares how to structure your approach to brainstorming questions. Ready to crush your interviews? Listen up! Additional Links Join Black Belt case prep program: LEARN MORE Work with an MBB coach to practice brainstorming questions: COACHIN...

Send us Fan Mail Applying for consulting roles this summer but not sure where to start your preparation? This episode is for you. We cover: An overview of case interviews A 4-week interview prep plan Checkpoints to hit between now and interviews Case prep resources Follow along with the slides from this presentation here . Additional Links Join Black Belt case prep program: LEARN MORE Free market...

Send us Fan Mail In the 3rd episode of this Intro to the Case Interview series, we're talking all things mental math - how to approach it, how to drive to insights, and how to translate charts and graphs. Additional Links Join Black Belt case prep program: LEARN MORE Case coaching with ex-MBB consultants: COACHING Connect With Management Consulted Create a free MC account or download the MC a...

Send us Fan Mail Group case interviews are a tough variation of the traditional case interview where the interviewer is watching how you operate in a team setting. In this episode, Jenny Rae (ex-Bain) shares what group case interviews are like and how to prepare. Additional Links Join June Black Belt cohort: LEARN MORE Case interview Bootcamp - 32 lessons on how to solve case interviews: BOOTCAMP...

Send us Fan Mail For the 2nd installment of our Intro to the Case Interview series, we're teaching how to build effective case frameworks. If frameworks keep you up at night, you just may leave today being able to sleep better. Additional Links Join June Black Belt cohort: LEARN MORE Case coaching with ex-MBB consultants: COACHING Connect With Management Consulted Create a free MC account or...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we get to hear from former BCGer Ryan Smith. Ryan got his start as an entrepreneur/business owner. He then ventured into the recruiting space before discovering consulting via the TV show House of Lies . That led him to pursue a business degree at UVA Darden which enabled him to land the role at BCG. Now? He leads strategy teams at Fannie Mae. Listen for insights...

Send us Fan Mail In this new series, we're teaching on the 5 core pieces of the case interview. Starting at the beginning, ex-McKinsey Engagement Manager Stephanie Knight walks through how to crush the opening sequence. Listen as she breaks down the 3 steps that comprise the case opening: the background (2:39), recap (4:48), and clarifying questions (8:29). Additional Links Join June Black Be...

Send us Fan Mail Farouk is an International Medical Graduate from Lebanon who leveraged his MD into an internship with EY-Parthenon. Listen to catch his story of how he made the transition from medicine > consulting, including: Why he decided to switch careers (3:25) With multiple offers in hand, why EY-Parthenon? (6:08) His case prep process (10:58) His networking strategy (17:19) His best tip...

Send us Fan Mail Accenture is the 600K-person behemoth of a consulting powerhouse with reach in seemingly every corner of society. Want to get a job there? You gotta go through the Accenture interview gauntlet. Today, we're revealing the 7 most common Accenture interview questions and how to answer them. Why Accenture? (2:04) Why the role? (3:15) Walk me through your resume (4:12) What is you...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we're bringing you an engaging conversation with Daniel Liu, Managing Director for Career Education & Coaching at the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin - one of the top business schools in the U.S. We discuss career strategies (4:53), how to know if an MBA is right for you (7:20), how to get the most out of an MBA program (10...

Send us Fan Mail Consulting firms do NOT view online MBAs as favorably as on-campus MBA programs.  While online MBAs are a convenient way to earn a business degree, if you're getting your MBA as a means to break into consulting, you should take pause. In this episode, Jenny Rae - ex-Bain consultant and Columbia Business School grad - gives three reasons why not to get an online MBA. Here are...

Send us Fan Mail Nare Israelyan's journey into consulting was not a cookie-cutter one. It started at a non-target (for consulting) school, continued with multiple internships, including with the NFL, and eventually, led to BCG to solve problems for the world's most influential companies. Now? She's storming Hollywood as an actress, stuntwoman, and model.  Tune in to get all the good...

Send us Fan Mail There are 7 questions you need to prepare for, no matter the role, if you're interviewing at Deloitte. In this episode, we walk you through all 7 questions and how to prepare your answers for each. Why Deloitte? (2:40) How will you manage multiple tasks and assignments? (3:46) Walk me through your resume (4:30) What is your greatest weakness? (5:13) What are your greatest str...

Send us Fan Mail Alvaro joins us to share his takeaways from Strategy Sprint, Management Consulted's 1-week virtual consulting project. Listen to learn how he and his MBB-led case team collaborated to build a strategy to help their client achieve its goal to double revenue in 12 months. You'll hear about the training Alvaro's team received (3:16), what the consulting engagement look...

Send us Fan Mail When considering a career in consulting, McKinsey, Bain, and BCG aren't the only options. Major companies like Disney, Google, Capital One, and Dell have internal consulting groups that have advantages over traditional external consulting roles. In this episode, we compare and contrast the two types of consulting to help you make an informed decision about your career. Additi...

Send us Fan Mail KPMG is the smallest of the Big 4 firms, but touts its culture, benefits, and employee loyalty as reasons it is the better place of work compared to its Big 4 rivals. What's the hype all about at KPMG? What is the interview process like? What can you expect to be paid? We cover all these questions and more in this episode. Additional Links Join Black Belt, MC's case prep...

Send us Fan Mail BCG Unlock is a chance for first year MBA candidates to get a head-start on the consulting recruiting process. In this episode, Stephanie chats with BCG’s MBA recruiting leader, Jeff Kovick, about the summer program, who is eligible, why to apply, how the firm is thinking about talent acquisition more broadly, and more. The deadline to register/apply is May 2, 2022 (links below)....

Send us Fan Mail In this mock case interview, Marco tackles a public sector issue. Stephanie Knight, an ex-McK EM, takes the lead in the interviewer-led case. Listen (and follow along) for quality, free case practice, and keep listening as Stephanie dissects Marco's performance and shares opportunities for growth. Additional Links Join Black Belt, MC's case prep program: BLACK BELT Acces...