Send us a text Looking for a practical, step-by-step case interview practice plan? Look no further. Today, Namaan shares MC's 5-part plan for becoming familiar with cases and developing proficiency. After 15 years experience helping thousands of candidates ace their case interviews, we are very confident in this plan. For tailored case prep advice, reach out to our team today. Additional Links Free market sizing drills: DRILLS MC case scoring chart: CHART Ace your case interviews by completing o...
Sep 14, 2022•12 min•Season 8Ep. 8
Send us a text OC&C Strategy Consultants is the fast-growing pure-play strategy house everyone is talking about. In this episode, we're talking with a former intern/current consultant (Lexa) and a current intern (Justin) to hear the inside scoop on life, work, and play at OC&C. What other firm flies its entire staff to Puerto Rico for a weekend of fun or to Portugal for a week of training and fun? That's OC&C for you. The firm - with 500+ consultants globally and 100 in the U.S. - is...
Sep 09, 2022•38 min•Season 8Ep. 7
Send us a text "Should I get an MBA? "Is an MBA right for me?" "When is the right time to get my MBA?" Today, we're answering all your questions about the wisdom of an MBA. Specifically, Duke Fuqua alum and former McKinsey Engagement Manager Stephanie Knight shares her decision-making process for why she got her MBA and why she got it when she did. In addition, Stephanie shares the 3 benefits of an MBA, how to choose an MBA program, and much more. Additional Links Research MBA programs: DIRECTOR...
Sep 07, 2022•27 min•Season 8Ep. 6
Send us a text In this episode, two PhDs - Ish and Sydney - jump on to share how they navigated the leap from academia to strategy consulting at BCG and L.E.K. Ish and Sydney are friends and colleagues, having both attended the University of Michigan. After sharing their stories, including case prep hacks and resources, they share about the upcoming Midwest Healthcare Case Competition (MHCC). Registrations are open until September 27 for this competition exclusive to advanced degree candidates (...
Sep 02, 2022•52 min•Season 8Ep. 5
Send us a text Show me the money, baby! McKinsey, Bain, and BCG are upping base salaries by up to $12K at the pre-MBA level and $17K for post-MBA hires. What does this mean for the industry, recruiting, and you? Listen to find out. Additional Links Received a 2023 offer letter? Anonymously share your offer data to contribute to the 2023 Consulting Salary Report: SUBMIT Learn more about the salary increases: MORE Get expert help to break into consulting with the Black Belt case prep program: BLAC...
Sep 01, 2022•9 min
Send us a text Consulting is all about profit and loss - "how does XYZ impact profitability?" In this episode, we're sharing what you need to know about profit and formulas to calculate it. You'll walk away knowing: How businesses think about profit How to calculate profit Key business basics for case interviews Join the Case Formulas Intensive - Sept. 7, 6-9PM ET - for a 3-hour live training on all things case formulas. The training is only $100 - learn more . Additional Links Case Formulas Int...
Aug 31, 2022•17 min•Season 8Ep. 4
Send us a text We are thrilled to share a special edition of our case interview demonstrations series, this one led by OC&C Strategy Consultants Partner Stephen Carolin. This session features a few behavioral/background-related questions in addition to a case study. You'll get an inside look at how OC&C runs case interviews and provides feedback for candidates. Make sure to grab a pencil and some paper because you'll want to follow alongside our candidate today. If you enjoyed what you h...
Aug 26, 2022•35 min•Season 8Ep. 3
Send us a text What does a day in the life of an M&A advisory consultant look like? You're about to find out. in this episode, we chat with Garrett Adame, a Senior Associate at Palm Tree. Garrett shares a candid behind the scenes look at his work and life at the firm. He also breaks down the firm's intense interview process, how promotions work, what the firm's working model is currently, his favorite project so far, and much more. The firm is actively hiring for a number of consulting roles...
Aug 24, 2022•39 min•Season 8Ep. 2
Send us a text We're excited to bring you this diversity-centered conversation with the folks over at L.E.K. Consulting. We got to sit down (virtually) with Justin Craigwell-Graham and Jen Wu, Managing Directors at L.E.K., to dig into how the firm creates an environment that promotes diversity. We explored: What diversity actually means The affinity groups L.E.K. has available Avenues for diversity candidates to engage with the firm How L.E.K. is expanding its talent net & much more Interest...
Aug 19, 2022•40 min•Season 8Ep. 1
Send us a text EY - one of the Big 4 firms and a giant in the world of professional services - is the envy of thousands of new grads and experienced veterans each year. If you're looking to break into EY, this episode is for you. We answer numerous questions including: How can you ace the EY interview process and break in? What salary can I expect at EY? Will I have work-life balance working for EY? Enjoy! Additional Links Get resume, networking, and case prep guidance in Black Belt, our consult...
Aug 17, 2022•10 min•Season 7Ep. 30
Send us a text Enjoy this bonus episode brought to you by the folks at L.E.K. Consulting. You'll hear from two senior leaders at the firm share about work, life, culture, and opportunities at L.E.K. Interested? Learn about open roles and apply here . Watch the video presentation from this session and join our email list to be the first to be notified about future live events like this one. Real Talk About Marketing An Acxiom podcast where we discuss marketing made better, bringing you real... Li...
Aug 12, 2022•40 min
Send us a text Last week, we shared 8 tips and tricks for case interview math. Today, we're going a little deeper with a short clip from last year's Case Math Intensive. Enjoy! Join this year's Math Intensive on August 16, 6-9PM ET: JOIN Additional Links Get 1:1 case math practice with an ex-MBB consultant in Black Belt, our consulting prep program: BLACK BELT Join our free case partner group on LinkedIn: JOIN GROUP This episode is brought to you by: L.E.K. Consulting - learn about open roles Pa...
Aug 10, 2022•11 min•Season 7Ep. 29
Send us a text Palm Tree is back! We're excited to share this conversation with Rouzheen Myrick, SVP, with you. She shares about the M&A advisory firm's practice areas, what type of candidate the firm is looking for, what it means to "stay frosty," and so much more. If you're looking for a challenging consulting role serving the M&A industry, Palm Tree may be the perfect fit for you. You'll develop a unique skill set, receive world-class training, and work with some really cool people li...
Aug 05, 2022•39 min•Season 7Ep. 28
Send us a text Mental math is a major hurdle to case interview mastery for many candidates, but it's a critical skill to master because of the quant-focused nature of consulting. In this episode, Jenny Rae - former Bain consultant - shares 8 tips and tricks to help you become a case math pro. Need mental math help? Join the Case Math Intensive on August 16; it's a 3-hour live training on mental math for case interviews, led by an ex-McKinsey consultant. There are limited seats for the event: joi...
Aug 03, 2022•9 min•Season 7Ep. 27
Send us a text Gigi Wong joined L.E.K. Consulting as a summer intern in 2013, crushed the experience, then stuck around to become a Managing Director/Partner. In this episode, you'll hear about her internship experience, why she stayed, and much more: What a summer internship at L.E.K. is like How the firm structures engagements Ways L.E.K. supports intern and full-time employees Current internship opportunities Entry points to L.E.K. Average tenure to promotion per role Application info, import...
Jul 29, 2022•34 min•Season 7Ep. 26
Send us a text The STAR Method is an effective way to structure your answers in behavioral interviews. We also quickly talk about CAR, the STAR Method's simplified cousin. In this episode, we're covering: What does STAR stand for? (2:13) Why is the STAR Method important? (3:17) When to use the STAR Method (4:05) STAR Method interview questions and answers (7:54) Additional Links Break into consulting with MC's Black Belt interview prep program: BLACK BELT Need STAR Method interview coaching? Rea...
Jul 27, 2022•9 min•Season 7Ep. 25
Send us a text Welcome to another case interview walkthrough. This episode features Adeniyi, a PhD candidate transitioning from academia to strategy consulting. The interviewer is Maxime Betas, ex-McKinsey consultant. The case involves an investment fund considering investing in a grocery delivery app. Go or no-go? Listen now to hear the recommendation Adeniyi gives. Additional Links View the exhibits from the case: EXHIBITS Break into consulting with MC's Black Belt case prep program: BLACK BEL...
Jul 22, 2022•50 min•Season 7Ep. 24
Send us a text In this episode, Stephanie - in real time - tackles a BCG-style chatbot case. Can she solve it? Listen as she breaks down what chatbot cases are (3:35), runs through the case (16:54), and finally, breaks down her performance (35:56). The link for the video screenshare of the walkthrough is below. Additional Links Watch Stephanie walk through the case on video: VIDEO Solve the chatbot case from this episode: FREE CASE Purchase the chatbot case library (12+ cases): PURCHASE This epi...
Jul 20, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 7Ep. 23
Send us a text 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) When to apply for consulting roles (23:39) Bain's approach to interviews in 2022 - virtual or in-person? (29:28)...
Jul 15, 2022•45 min•Season 7Ep. 22
Send us a text 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 Questions about consulting recruiting? Our team has answers: REACH OUT Read more about McKinsey's digital assessment: PSG ...
Jul 13, 2022•6 min•Season 7Ep. 21
Send us a text 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 problems, structures engagements, staffs project teams, and thinks about strategy and implementation. It's a fascinati...
Jul 08, 2022•32 min•Season 7Ep. 20
Send us a text 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, check out Secha's website or reach out to Brendan directly via the links below. Additional Links Learn ...
Jul 06, 2022•38 min•Season 7Ep. 19
Send us a text 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 Links Get ready for case interviews - join Black Belt case prep program: LEARN MORE Join email list to ...
Jul 01, 2022•47 min•Season 7Ep. 18
Send us a text 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. Make sure you finish strong by listening to this episode! Additional Links Join Black Belt case prep program: LEARN MORE ...
Jun 29, 2022•15 min•Season 7Ep. 17
Send us a text 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 case prep program: LEARN MORE Submit a question for the team to answer: EMAIL US Real Talk About Marketing...
Jun 24, 2022•42 min•Season 7Ep. 16
Send us a text 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: COACHING Connect With Management Consulted Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team. Watch the video...
Jun 22, 2022•16 min•Season 7Ep. 15
Send us a text 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 sizing drills: DRILLS Free case interview course: COURSE Subscribe to MC's newsletter: SUBSCRIBE Case ...
Jun 17, 2022•55 min•Season 7Ep. 14
Send us a text 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 Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team. Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube ! Follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram , and TikTok fo...
Jun 15, 2022•16 min•Season 7Ep. 13
Send us a text 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 Contact the Management Consulted team: EMAIL US Connect With Management Consulted Schedule free 15min ...
Jun 10, 2022•12 min•Season 7Ep. 12
Send us a text 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 Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team. Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube ! Follow us on LinkedIn , Instagra...
Jun 08, 2022•14 min•Season 7Ep. 11
