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Send us Fan Mail This case features a McKinsey interviewer and a superstar MBB candidate. Grab a pen and paper and follow along to see if you can crack the case! Additional Links Access the exhibit featured in the case: EXHIBIT Work with Kit or another member of our team to get interview-ready: START NOW Sign up for MBA-only Black Belt cohort: JOIN HERE Connect With Management Consulted Create a f...

Send us Fan Mail Strategy Sprint is a 1-week consulting project designed to help you: Add relevant consulting experience to your resume Explain a career pivot with credibility Cover a gap in experience Gain key skills consulting firms are looking for And more In this episode, Lisa Bright (ex-McKinsey) shares everything you need to know about the program, including: Who it's for What skills yo...

Send us Fan Mail Attention MBA 1st Years - MBB have just released application deadlines for 2022 summer internships. Listen in for the new dates plus 3 actionable tips for your applications. Additional Links Get custom resume & cover letter edits: START HERE View updated MBB application deadlines for MBA internships: ACCESS HERE Connect With Management Consulted Create a free MC account or dow...

Send us Fan Mail Lisa Bright broke into The Firm from a school you've never heard of then exited consulting to venture (successfully) into the startup world. Now, she does a bit of everything, like moonlighting as an interview coach with Management Consulted - Lisa has helped hundreds of candidates gain interview success at the top consulting firms in the world. Now, she's sharing all he...

Send us Fan Mail Alvarez & Marsal is a top consulting firm known globally for its restructuring and turnaround work - but the firm is much more than that. Recently, A&M ventured into the strategy and transformation consulting space with the creation of the Consumer and Retail Group. We caught up with two senior leaders at the firm – Patricia Hong (Partner) and Steff Paletta (Director of Re...

Send us Fan Mail Calling all MBA candidates. Whether you have a case interview next week or in early 2022, it's high time to start your prep. In this episode, we share a prep plan and recommended timeline to help you get interview-ready fast. Additional Links Get live case practice with our team of MBB coaches to get interview-ready: START HERE Access 500+ case studies for your prep: CLICK HE...

Send us Fan Mail Negotiating your salary for a consulting role - can it be done? And which pieces can be negotiated - base pay, bonuses, benefits, etc.? In this episode, we go into detail about what you can and absolutely can not do when it comes to asking for more in consulting. Additional Links Book a 30min 1:1 session with an MBB coach to develop your negotiation strategy: BUY NOW Consulting sa...

Send us Fan Mail The Pyramid Principle® is a seminal concept in consulting for gaining stakeholder buy-in and motivating action. In this episode, we'll give a quick overview of the Pyramid Principle and key takeaways on why you should implement it into your emails, presentations, and meetings. Ready to drive action? Additional Links Explore Pyramid Principle training with MC: CLICK HERE   Con...

Send us Fan Mail In this case interview example, the "client" is a Private Equity firm looking to take a bicycle helmet manufacturing company private. The candidate's task is to give the client a yes/no recommendation. Listen in as Silvia drives the case forward from initial structure to final recommendation. Grab a pen and paper to take notes, especially in the interviewer feedback...

Send us Fan Mail Bain & Company prides itself on being different compared to its top rivals, BCG and McKinsey. The firm has the frattiest culture out of the Top 3 - but what else sets Bain apart? Why should you choose Bain over McK/BCG? We've got a few reasons in this episode. Dive in now! Additional Links Bain salaries: SALARY GUIDE Land a Bain offer with Black Belt, our advanced case pr...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Strategy Simplified , we're chatting with Aashav about a crisis moment he had when faced with a decision between Sales & Trading at J.P. Morgan and Consulting at EY-Parthenon. With two offers on the table, which did he choose - and why? Listen in to hear how he prepped for interviews for both firms, his decision-making process, and why he ultimately mad...

Send us Fan Mail What are the main difference when considering BCG vs McKinsey and Bain? There are a few critical distinctions that BCG holds over the other two MBB powerhouses. Listen in to hear them broken down. Additional Links BCG salaries: SALARY GUIDE Land a BCG offer with Black Belt, our advanced case prep program: JOIN NOW Connect With Management Consulted Create a free MC account or downl...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down for a conversation with Dr. Nikolaus Lang, a Senior Partner in BCG's Munich office, Global Leader of the firm's Global Advantage practice, and co-author of Beyond Great . We dive into a few of the 9 strategies outlined in the book and how organizations can apply them today to thrive in an era of economic nationalism, social tension, and techn...

Send us Fan Mail If you're considering MBB firms, it's important to know how they stack up against each other. Are careers at McKinsey & Company different from working at Bain and BCG? How so? In this episode, we break it down. Additional Links Land a McKinsey offer with Black Belt, our advanced case prep program: JOIN NOW McKinsey salary info: SALARY GUIDE Connect With Management Co...

Send us Fan Mail Last week, we gave an overview of unstructured case interviews. Typically seen in a final round and given by a Principal or Partner, these interviews are often an unexpected curveball for candidates. Make sure you're prepared for these types of interviews by listening to this live demonstration of an unstructured case. In real-time, you'll see how one is run and gain val...

Send us Fan Mail In this entertaining and insightful conversation, we speak with Hans Dau, CEO of Mitchell Madison Group. MMG is a boutique performance improvement and strategic sourcing firm.  The episode covers: How companies can thrive in the midst of global supply chain disruption What business schools need to be teaching to upskill the next generation of workers What Mitchell Madison is looki...

Send us Fan Mail Apply for roles at Stax, Inc: APPLY NOW Unstructured case interviews: what are they, how do you prepare for them, and when can you expect to see them? In this episode, Stephanie shares everything you need to know to prepare for - and ace - unstructured cases! Additional Links Black Belt, advanced case prep program - only a few spots left in Oct. cohort: JOIN NOW Connect With Manag...

Send us Fan Mail Apply for roles at Stax, Inc: APPLY NOW In a move with major ramifications, BCG announced it will raise base salaries for junior employees by $10,000 in October 2021. Why is BCG raising salaries, and what will the response be from top competitors? Listen now to find out! This originally appeared on ManagementConsulted.com: read the article . Additional Links 8 spots left in Octobe...

Send us Fan Mail Apply for roles at Stax, Inc: APPLY NOW In this 1st episode of Season 5 of the Strategy Simplified podcast, we bring you a mock case interview, Bain-style. You'll learn how Bain interviews are run, and what to expect in the interview room. Grab a pen and paper and follow along! View the case study used in this walkthrough. Additional Links Black Belt, advanced case prep progr...

Send us Fan Mail Apply for roles at Stax, Inc: APPLY NOW Prepping for case interview math? Then you've got to know the 4 rules of case math! In this episode, we walk through each rule, why it matters, and how you can set yourself up for success in the interview. Links Free Math Drills: START DRILLING Black Belt interview prep program: JOIN THE PROGRAM Connect With Management Consulted Create...

Send us Fan Mail Is there a consulting firm out there that guarantees staffing on strategy projects 100% of the time? How about a firm that works directly with large cap, private equity-backed companies? Or a firm with an entrepreneurial feel, open culture, and limitless opportunities for professional growth? Stax Inc. checks all these boxes - and more. Learn what the buzz is all about in our conv...

Send us Fan Mail Apply for roles at Stax, Inc: APPLY NOW The last question at the end of an interview is often "Why should we hire you?" - but most answer this make-or-break question incorrectly. In this episode, we unpack the most effective way to answer this nuanced question, and pass your interview.  Links Black Belt - case and fit interview prep program: JOIN THE PROGRAM Case Formula...

Send us Fan Mail While we recommend allotting 3-6 months  for case interview prep, if you don't have the luxury of time, it is possible to get ready in just weeks. In this short but sweet episode, we outline a prep plan to help you get case interview-ready in 4 weeks or less. Follow it to ensure case interview success! Links Case Formulas Intensive: REGISTER NOW Black Belt Advanced Interview...

Send us Fan Mail MBB application deadlines for undergrad/specialty Master's students are right around the corner! Don't miss the window for applying. BCG Deadline: Sept. 8 Bain Deadline: Sept. 9 McKinsey Deadline: Sept. 16 Utilize our free Resume Guide to "consultify" your resume and cover letter, or work with our expert team on resume/cover letter edits . Need an edit turned a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we provide a framework for answering the infamous "What is your greatest weakness?" question in a fit interview. Learn what interviewers are looking for - and what they don't want to hear - when they ask this question. Links Black Belt interview prep program: JOIN THE PROGRAM Case Formulas Intensive: GRAB YOUR SEAT 1:1 Interview Coaching: START HERE...