Send us a text What happens when going from a broke college student to a first-time working professional? Often - personal finance chaos. Today, Namaan and Jenny Rae share keys to setting up your personal finances when starting your career. The 3 "money buckets" to set up right away The benefits of automating your money system How to live life "outside the spreadsheet" Navigating the emotions of personal finance Listen for game-changing personal finance keys for first-time working professionals....
Feb 21, 2024•27 min•Season 13Ep. 5
Send us a text There are thousands of consulting firms out there - how do you decide which is right for you? We're excited to announce that Management Consulted's annual ranking of the world's top firms is now LIVE - check it out ! We've been keeping a strong pulse on the industry for over a decade and know what makes a great firm a great firm. Every year, we evaluate hundreds of firms - only the cream of the crop end up on the ranking. Listen in to learn how we pick the top firms, the 8 categor...
Feb 16, 2024•9 min•Season 13Ep. 4
Send us a text If you are an advanced degree student looking to break into consulting, Vinura’s story is for you. With a background in research and a history in medicine, Vinura decided to pursue consulting as a way to branch out from his medical background. Despite being the only student in his program to recruit for consulting, he landed a BCG offer. In this conversation, he shares the passion that drove him to consulting, the struggles and successes he experienced with recruiting, and the use...
Feb 14, 2024•31 min•Season 13Ep. 3
Send us a text February and March is peak application season for advanced degree candidates - PhDs, MDs, JDs, Postdocs, PharmDs, etc. In fact, the first bridge program application deadlines close on February 19. These bridge programs are a fast track for advanced degrees to break into Bain, BCG, McKinsey, L.E.K., and more. In this episode, Jenny Rae breaks down everything you need to know about bridge programs: Who they are for What they are Why and when to apply Resume tips Interview tips Relev...
Feb 09, 2024•30 min•Season 13Ep. 2
Send us a text I (Jenny Rae) was ill-equipped to start as an analyst (Associate Consultant) at Bain & Company. Bain provided an accounting fill-in-the-blank workbook, gave a general overview of a few things we would need to know - but the things Bain glossed over were incredibly important. Here are 3 things I wish I knew as a first-year analyst at Bain. Relevant Links $200 Early Bird discount on Strategy Sprint expires February 9th Learn how to use PowerPoint and Excel for consulting through...
Feb 07, 2024•6 min•Season 13Ep. 1
Send us a text Partner in consulting are largely misunderstood. What do they do - really? Today, Jenny Rae breaks down the role of a Partner into 3 main functions. In addition, she shares: How long it takes to make Partner Compensation for Partners & more If you want to get into consulting, you'll want to get a few years under your belt and see if you like the work. Who knows - you may end up on the Partner track! Relevant Links Looking to break into consulting? Join our Black Belt case prep...
Feb 03, 2024•9 min•Season 12Ep. 30
Send us a text Omar is a former Oliver Wyman Summer Consultant and current McKinsey Business Analyst - on today's episode, he demonstrates what to expect in McKinsey cases. Get your McKinsey case practice on track by grabbing a pencil and paper to follow along. This case features an e-commerce marketplace in Europe looking for ways to grow revenue. Can our candidate crack the case? Listen to find out! Relevant Links Video recording of this case demo Join the new MC Community ! Learn more about S...
Jan 31, 2024•40 min•Season 12Ep. 29
Send us a text Shane navigated the Boston Consulting Group recruiting process to land an incredible internship. How? In this episode, we dive into his journey to uncover: Shane's lightbulb moment for choosing strategy consulting How he answered "Why BCG?" Critical case prep tips for a firm like BCG Tips for the day of your interview Shane's approach to selecting the Dallas office (spoiler: you can't game the system) The episode is chock full of tips you can apply to your own recruiting journey. ...
Jan 26, 2024•29 min•Season 12Ep. 28
Send us a text Uncertainty looms over the consulting landscape in the midst of depressed hiring, ever-evolving industry dynamics, and economic unease. If you want to know what to expect for consulting salaries in 2024, look no further than this episode. MC leaders Namaan and Jenny Rae details key compensation trends taking place - and what they mean for candidates and the industry. In addition, they share shifts in base salaries, benefits, bonuses, and more for consultants in 2024. Relevant Link...
Jan 24, 2024•49 min•Season 12Ep. 27
Send us a text DOWNLOAD 2024 SALARY REPORT HERE It's finally here - the 2024 Consulting Salary Report! Download it for free at the link above. The report contains: Comp data for 100+ firms Key themes to know Insights for 2025 salaries Have new data to add? Submit it securely and anonymously. Relevant Links Download the 2024 Salary Report Reach out for custom comp reports Connect with Management Consulted Connect With Management Consulted Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team. Watch t...
Jan 22, 2024•5 min
Send us a text Are you an Advanced Degree Candidate (ADC) asking if it's possible to break into management consulting? The short answer is "YES!" Today, we’ll break down: Why consulting firms hire ADCs Pathways to break in Recruiting tips and tricks Make sure you look into the spring "bridge" programs that top firms (i.e., MBB, L.E.K., ClearView) put on. Learn more . Relevant Links Bridge program application deadlines Get a $200 discount on Strategy Sprint until February 9th, 2024 Custom consult...
Jan 19, 2024•15 min•Season 12Ep. 26
Send us a text A number of top consulting firms have delayed start dates for full-time hires. If you were affected, what’s the best way to respond? Today, we’ll share which firms have delayed starts and 5 ideas for making the most out of a tough situation. The 5 ideas are: Focus on what you can control Explore your passions Build your resume Keep your skills sharp Just chill out Relevant Links Join Black Belt for a 1-year pass to the brand new MC Community Get consulting experience for your resu...
Jan 17, 2024•10 min•Season 12Ep. 25
Send us a text Lots of folks attempt a transition from a Big 4 firm to MBB - for many reasons. Better pay, higher prestige, more lucrative exit ops, and more. The transition is not easy - just because you have Big 4 on your resume doesn't guarantee MBB will consider you. However, we have helped hundreds make the transition and you can too if you're ready to follow an expert strategy and work your booty off. Today, Jenny Rae shares 4 keys to a successful transition from Big 4 to MBB. Relevant Lin...
Jan 12, 2024•13 min•Season 12Ep. 24
Send us a text Omar took a winding road to strategy consulting at McKinsey: No business degree or background Changing majors multiple times Didn't know he wanted to work in consulting The critical thing? Omar didn't disqualify himself because of his background! His story is filled with "aha!" moments and learnings that will apply to many aspiring consultants. Listen in to get inspired and fired up. Relevant Links Get $200 off Strategy Sprint (Join the March, May, or November projects) Work with ...
Jan 10, 2024•30 min•Season 12Ep. 23
Send us a text In today's powerful episode, we're diving into the realm of executive presence. Our host, Jenny Rae Le Roux, shares 8 timeless principles for unleashing your career potential by building executive presence. Ready for your career breakthrough? Hit 'play' for 8 ideas to not only survive but thrive in 2024. Relevant Links Executive presence training for your organization Get noticed through Power Presentation coaching Connect With Management Consulted Schedule free 15min consultation...
Jan 05, 2024•12 min•Season 12Ep. 22
Send us a text Are you tired of your presentations falling flat and not moving the needle inside your org? Or worse - are you boring your audience? In this podcast, Jenny Rae shares 5 key principles to help you master presentations and increase your influence at work. Relevant Links Presentation Training for your team Learn more about Power Presentations Connect With Management Consulted Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team. Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube ! Follow...
Jan 03, 2024•13 min•Season 12Ep. 21
Send us a text In this McKinsey case interview, a convenience store chain in Thailand is facing declining revenue - how can the chain reverse the decline? Tune in to find out! The interviewer today is Eli Gentle, a Management Consulted case coach and former McKinsey Engagement Manager. Eli has assessed 400+ candidates and worked on multiple campus recruiting teams. Interested in being coached by Eli? See below for a link to connect. Relevant Links If you want the best odds to break into consulti...
Dec 20, 2023•40 min•Season 12Ep. 20
Send us a text Navigating a career in consulting can be daunting, especially for women in a male-dominated industry. This episode is a life-changing hour designed to help women make their mark in consulting. You’ll hear from successful female consultants at A&M CRG, DKI Health, Palm Tree, and Stax on navigating the recruitment process and excelling in the workplace. Ready to step into the world of consulting with confidence? Listen now. Relevant Links Connect with opportunities at these firm...
Dec 15, 2023•1 hr•Season 12Ep. 19
Send us a text Tired of mile-long email chains with constant back and forth that don't accomplish anything? Or worse yet - do your emails get consistently ignored? Email is the most common way you communicate with clients and internal leaders. If you’re not conveying clarity and executive presence through your emails, you are capping your own professional influence. Join Namaan and Jenny Rae in this email writing workshop to learn how to write more effective emails and increase your influence. R...
Dec 13, 2023•42 min•Season 12Ep. 18
Send us a text In this case interview demonstration, Shane Muselmann (previous BCG intern; incoming Consultant) demonstrates a really interesting BCG case interview. In the case - that Shane created from scratch! - a solar developer is looking for a regional expansion strategy. Can our mystery candidate (a volunteer from the community) crack the case? You'll find out. Relevant Links Join Strategy Sprint - the 1-week consulting project Learn more about the Black Belt case prep program Watch the v...
Dec 08, 2023•32 min•Season 12Ep. 17
Send us a text Rafa Lellis was the first non-engineer to break into McKinsey Brazil’s internship program. The kicker? She worked there at the same time as attending law school! Hear her inspiring story firsthand on this episode of Strategy Simplified, including: How Rafa leveraged networking to break into and succeed at McKinsey How she uses the skills she developed in consulting to succeed in fintech How she tailored her case prep approach from her own experiences, her time at McKinsey, and her...
Dec 07, 2023•21 min•Season 12Ep. 16
Send us a text The Texas History museum has experienced unusually high HR costs - can McKinsey fix the issue? That’s the scenario faced in this case interview demo led by Ryan Boutwell, a previous McKinsey Summer Associate who is returning to the firm full-time. The candidate is Camiel, an undergraduate student who plans to apply to top consulting firms like MBB. Put on your casing hat and test your skills with this fun case. Relevant Links See the video recording and chart from the case Need ca...
Nov 29, 2023•35 min•Season 12Ep. 14
Send us a text We catch up with Marc Cosentino - a legend in the field of case interviews. Marc wrote the ever-popular guide on case interviews, Case in Point, and has trained more than 150k people in his nearly 30 years of experience. Marc reveals his "aha!" moment for writing Case in Point , how case interviews have evolved, crucial skills for young professionals, and why he loves Winston Churchill. Relevant Links Buy Case In Point Join our next case prep cohort Register for an upcoming Extrem...
Nov 27, 2023•41 min•Season 12Ep. 13
Send us a text MBA first years, your internship interviews will take place in January and February (I.e., McKinsey candidates in the U.S. will interview January 4). In this episode, Namaan Mian walks you through exactly what you need to crush your interviews, covering: A market sizing exercise (the foundation of all case interviews) MC's recommended case prep strategy Checkpoints to hit between now and interviews Get expert support in your case prep journey through our December MBA case prep coh...
Nov 22, 2023•58 min•Season 12Ep. 12
Send us a text Charu Goyal joined the pod to chat through her MBA decision process, experience as a Kearney summer intern, why she chose Kearney, and more: The training Kearney offers interns Kearney's core values A day-in-the-life of an MBA intern The skills consulting gave Charu Kearney's application deadline for the Summer Associate role for 1Y MBAs is December 1, 2023. Apply here . Relevant Links Connect with Charu on LinkedIn Learn more about Kearney Build your firm's brand awareness Connec...
Nov 17, 2023•33 min•Season 12Ep. 11
Send us a text On Friday, November 17, you can get the MC All Access Pass for 50% off ($350 vs. $700 regular price)! The All Access Pass gives you lifetime access to the entirety of our online consulting prep curriculum, including: 600+ practice cases (with solutions) 9 video courses (case interviews, Excel/PPT, resumes, etc.) 10,000+ drills (math, frameworks, exhibits, brainstorming, etc.) 18 chatbot cases 11 industry primers Expert case videos The sale will end at 11:59PM PST . Click here to p...
Nov 16, 2023•3 min
Send us a text On this episode, we're joined by Shane Muselmann (incoming BCG Consultant, Management Consulted Content Intern), who shares his experiences to help you master the BCG online case. We cover: Why BCG utilizes an online assessment What to expect in the online case How to prepare (tips and resources) Ready to crush your BCG online case? Start listening. Relevant Links Work with an MBB coach to prep for BCG cases Free math drills Real Talk About Marketing An Acxiom podcast where we dis...
Nov 16, 2023•32 min•Season 12Ep. 10
Send us a text We brought 7 firms together to answer the question "What is going on with the consulting industry?" These firms - Advancy, Bates White, IGS, Kearney, KPMG, L.E.K., and OC&C - share: An outlook on the consulting hiring landscape How firms are handling uncertainty Areas of growth in consulting (industries, practice areas) & more Each of these firms are hiring - get connected to opportunities here . Relevant Links Connect with these firms Learn more about Management Consulted...
Nov 15, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 12Ep. 9
Send us a text Check out this case interview demo to see how BCG conducts first round case interviews Joe McClelland (former BCG, Notre Dame MBA) leads an engineering PhD through an M&A case. A cruise operator is looking to enter the uber-luxury cruise market via acquisition. Can the candidate crack the case? Listen to find out! Relevant Links Join Black Belt to work with Joe as a case coach Access the video replay and exhibit from this case Register for DEI Recruiting Panel (Nov. 15, 3PM ET...
Nov 10, 2023•43 min•Season 12Ep. 8
Send us a text Looking for keys to optimize your resume for consulting applications? This resume makeover episode is just that. Jenny Rae (ex-Bain, Management Consulted CEO) gives Abhi (Michigan Ross MBA, ex-Accenture and ZS) a comprehensive review of his resume - what's important, what's not, and resume mistakes to avoid. Join an upcoming Extreme Consulting Makeover session . Relevant Links Join our Black Belt case prep program (at a partner school? Email us for a discount) See the video record...
Nov 08, 2023•38 min•Season 12Ep. 7
