Send us a text 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 applications Common networking mistakes to avoid And much more The key takeaway? Firms are still hiring and can...
Apr 05, 2023•34 min•Season 10Ep. 4
Send us a text 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 and who it's for Keys to breaking into sports consulting His Final Four pick It's a fun, fast-paced look int...
Mar 31, 2023•36 min•Season 10Ep. 3
Send us a text 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 opportunity for doctoral students (i.e., PhD, PharmD, DVM) to learn more about careers in life science consul...
Mar 30, 2023•28 min•Season 10Ep. 2
Send us a text To kick off Season 10 of Strategy Simplified , enjoy this McKinsey first round case interview example. Management Consulted coach and former BCG Project Leader Alessandro Furlotti leads a PhD candidate through a tough round 1 case study. The case features an art institution in Singapore looking to counteract a decrease in government funding through an increased focus on commercial activities. Are you ready for your case interview? Find out by taking this free 1min quiz ! Relevant ...
Mar 29, 2023•54 min•Season 10Ep. 1
Send us a text While many know that it's possible to break into consulting without a business major, most don't know the exact steps to make the transition. Today's Strategy Simplified guest - Drexel PhD Dillon Malloy - aced the process to land an EY-Parthenon offer. He joins the pod to demystify the consulting recruiting process from start-to-finish. In the conversation, Edward chats with Dillon to uncover valuable insights. The reality - and difficulty of - consulting recruiting The importance...
Mar 24, 2023•41 min•Season 9Ep. 30
Send us a text In this episode, Ya Li shares how her Strategy Sprint case team built a market entry strategy for a Spanish language training company in just 1 week! (Pretty impressive, huh?) By participating in Strategy Sprint, a virtual consulting project, Ya confirmed her decision to transition out of academia into consulting. In this episode, she shares: How the MBB mentorship she received impacted the work Ya's biggest takeaway from the project The consulting skills she gained If you are con...
Mar 22, 2023•17 min•Season 9Ep. 29
Send us a text In this CPG company case interview example, Management Consulted coach and former McKinsey consultant Lisa Bright leads a future BCGer through a mock case interview. The case follows a liquor manufacturer that is rapidly losing sales in its whiskey segment. The company wants to identify the root cause and develop a solution to reverse the decline. Can our candidate crack the case? Tune in to find out. Relevant Links Book a 1:1 interview prep session with Lisa: Learn More Explore c...
Mar 17, 2023•54 min•Season 9Ep. 28
Send us a text In the aftermath of the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), many have been left with countless questions. Today, Namaan is answering the most important ones, including: Who was SVB? What the heck happened last week? What does this mean for the U.S. financial system? What does this mean for you? Listen in for a special business news episode of Strategy Simplified ! One question Namaan doesn't answer - who's to blame? We'll leave the answer to that question for everyone else, alt...
Mar 14, 2023•10 min•Season 9Ep. 27
Send us a text What do consultants actually do in their day-to-day? Former McKinsey Senior Business Analyst Ray Temnewo, a Management Consulted case coach, comes on the pod to spill the beans. Listen in for an insightful, fast-paced conversation on: Ray's journey to McKinsey A week in the life of a McKinsey consultant His most memorable consulting engagement Why he left McKinsey for a tech job at Spotify The importance of your network Ray's case interview prep strategy & how he coaches candi...
Mar 10, 2023•49 min•Season 9Ep. 26
Send us a text Struggling to gain traction in your consulting job hunt due to career gaps on your resume? Listen in. Today, we're sharing 4 ideas to help you fill in those pesky resume gaps that are stopping your progress. Relevant Links Resume & cover letter edits: Learn More How to source your own internship: Watch Video How to network your way into a consulting role: Networking Guidance Sign up for Strategy Sprint (1-week virtual consulting project): Learn More/Apply Apply to Link to L.E....
Mar 08, 2023•15 min•Season 9Ep. 25
Send us a text Are you a working professional (AKA "experienced hire") wanting to make a lateral move into management consulting? This episode is for you! Stephanie shares 4 key tips to ensure a successful transition. Whether you are an interior designer, general contractor, lawyer, or fill-in-the-blank, consulting firms want to hire you for the breadth and depth of skills and experience you bring to the table. Now, go dust off your resume and get ready to network! Relevant Links 4 tips for expe...
Mar 03, 2023•7 min•Season 9Ep. 24
Send us a text We're excited to bring you today's episode where Eric Lu shares insights from his journey into consulting. A Duke University Biology major, Eric wanted to combine his love for business with his passion for healthcare through a career in consulting. He landed an internship at EY-Parthenon and joined the podcast to share his process. Relevant Links Management consulting salaries report: Download Register for future mock cases: Events Calendar 1:1 case/fit interview coaching: Learn M...
Mar 01, 2023•25 min•Season 9Ep. 23
Send us a text We brought on 3 leaders from Investor Group Services (IGS) to share about work, life, culture, promotions, and current opportunities at the firm. Interested in a fast-paced strategy consulting role serving Private Equity? 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 where you can get in front of top consulting firms like IGS. Special thanks to Ben LaPres, Chad ...
Feb 24, 2023•45 min
Send us a text If you are an engineer or working professional in the oil & gas industry wanting to transition to consulting, Prachi's story is can't-miss listening material. Coming from a background in electrical engineering at Shell, Prachi - a Management Consulted case coach and former BCG consultant - discovered consulting during her London Business School MBA and decided to pivot. In the conversation, she shares the highs and lows of her journey, the importance of feedback, mentorship, a...
Feb 22, 2023•48 min•Season 9Ep. 21
Send us a text Maximize your chances of landing a consulting interview by completing Management Consulted's top-rated Networking for Consulting course. Purchase by Friday, Feb 24 for a free personalized review and edit of your cold networking email template ($50 value)! JOIN TODAY . 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 for the latest updates and indus...
Feb 20, 2023•3 min
Send us a text The last few years have seen a proliferation of early recruiting programs by firms like MBB, Big 4, and top boutique consulting firms. These programs - i.e., Bridge to BCG, Bain BEL, Link to L.E.K., PwC Destination CPA - represent an opportunity for firms to expand their talent pipelines to reach more candidates from underrepresented backgrounds. But for candidates? If accepted, you dramatically increase your odds of later receiving an offer to join the firm in an intern or full-t...
Feb 17, 2023•12 min•Season 9Ep. 20
Send us a text If you're considering moving from consulting to product management, this interview is for you! We're excited to featured Cara Jefferson's story, because not only did she break into consulting at Bain & Company, but she then transitioned into a product management role with Walmart Data Ventures. Cara shares her journey, an overview of product management, differences between consulting and PM, how to break into both, and more. Relevant Links Overview of product management: PM Ov...
Feb 15, 2023•42 min•Season 9Ep. 19
Send us a text Spring programs for Advanced Degree Candidates are right around the corner and MBB, L.E.K., and ClearView want you to apply. Listen to this episode for an overview of the programs, who they are for, and how/why/when to apply. We're talking about: Bain ADvantage Bridge to BCG Connect to ClearView Link to L.E.K. McKinsey Insight Put your best foot forward in your application and interviews for these spring programs by engaging with Management Consulted - options linked below. Releva...
Feb 10, 2023•44 min•Season 9Ep. 18
Send us a text In this episode, Namaan and Lisa provide feedback on a Neuroscience PhD's consulting resume. The goal? Build a killer consulting resume. Listen in for insight into the skills consulting firms look for and consulting resume tips and best practices. Relevant Links Watch the video of this resume review: Video Get your resume and cover letter edited: R/CL Edits Apply to Link to L.E.K.: Apply Now Download free consulting salaries report: Salaries Real Talk About Marketing An Acxiom pod...
Feb 08, 2023•25 min•Season 9Ep. 17
Send us a text Can you get a consulting job with a low GPA? Edward Collinson did it, breaking into Bain & Company from a non-target school. With the odds stacked against him, how did he do it? Not only a low GPA but coming from a non-core university program? We wanted to hear for ourselves, so we brought him on the podcast to share the full story. Listen now for practical insights into how you can set yourself up for a consulting job even without an Ivy League background or "ideal" grades. R...
Feb 03, 2023•32 min•Season 9Ep. 16
Send us a text Clear, structured communication is key to improving Executive Presence. According to Harvard Business Review, 76% of your credibility as a presenter is based on how you deliver your presentation (communication structure and delivery). In today's episode, Stephanie outlines the journey to building executive communication skills to improve your Executive Presence. Ready to gain buy-in and motivate action from the key stakeholders at your work? This episode is where you need to be. R...
Feb 01, 2023•10 min•Season 9Ep. 15
Send us a text The world's top consulting firms in 2023. Broken down into 9 categories. Selected based on 7 key criteria: Prestige, Culture, Compensation, Work/Life Balance, Type of Project Work, Firm Size, and Future Business Outlook. View the full ranking of top consulting firms here . Is one of these firms on your list to break into? Get our best consulting prep resources on managementconsulted.com Relevant Links Top consulting firms of 2023 - analysis and insights: See Now Contact Management...
Jan 27, 2023•10 min•Season 9Ep. 14
Send us a text In this episode, Namaan and Stephanie reveal their top travel hacks and tips from years of business travel and 80+ countries visited. In addition, they share their craziest travel horror stories - and how they survived. It's an entertaining yet informative end to our 4-part travel series. If you haven't listened to the previous 3 episodes, go back and check those out! Relevant Links Top Business Travel Tips Best Airline for Consultants: Delta or United? Real Talk About Marketing A...
Jan 25, 2023•41 min•Season 9Ep. 13
Send us a text Continuing our series on travel brings us this light-hearted conversation with Tripp Twyman, a former BCG consultant and Management Consulted case coach. Tripp shares how travel at BCG has changed from pre-Covid to present day, how he maximized travel rewards, and more: BCG's travel model [2:13] The nuts-and-bolts of booking travel at BCG [17:06] How consultants win the points game (and how to get points!) [27:48] Downsides of consulting travel [33:23] Tripp's wildest travel stori...
Jan 20, 2023•43 min•Season 9Ep. 12
Send us a text Download consulting salaries report (free) Consultant salaries in 2023 - what should you expect? In this episode, we're breaking down Management Consulted's just-released annual consulting salaries report, and more specifically, the compensation trends we're seeing play out in the industry. Find out what consultants at firms like McKinsey, BCG, Deloitte, and 90 others are making in 2023 - and how we expect that to change going into 2024. Relevant Links 2023 consulting salaries rep...
Jan 18, 2023•15 min•Season 9Ep. 11
Send us a text Preparing for Bain and Company case interviews? You're in the right place. This mock case simulates exactly what to expect in a Bain interview - plus feedback for the candidate after it's all over. Let's see if our candidate can crack the case like a Bain consultant. If you need some expert help in your case prep, consider working with Cara in a 1:1 session similar to what you just heard. Click below to learn more. Relevant Links Book consulting or product management coaching with...
Jan 13, 2023•45 min•Season 9Ep. 10
Send us a text At Management Consulted, we believe in maximizing life, not just career. And a big part of that for us is travel. Plus, a big part of our career is traveling, like it may be for you! In today's episode, Namaan and Stephanie (80+ countries combined) share the best travel credit cards for business travelers. When used strategically, and as a part of a holistic financial strategy, travel credit cards can help you take advantage of spending you are already doing to procure points, mil...
Jan 11, 2023•37 min•Season 9Ep. 9
Send us a text Building Executive Presence - the ability to confidently manage stakeholders, instill confidence in your peers, and increase your professional credibility - is one of the keys that can unlock career acceleration for you. If you have goals around leveling up your career this year, this episode is just for you. Stephanie walks through the 7 traits exhibited by people with Executive Presence and 5 keys to increase Executive Presence. You'll away with a practical roadmap for increasin...
Jan 06, 2023•10 min•Season 9Ep. 8
Send us a text We're kicking off 2023 with a 4-part series covering a topic our community is passionate about: travel. Whether you travel 40x or 4x a year - for business, pleasure, or both - it's critical to have a travel credit card strategy to maximize your everyday spending to achieve the lifestyle you want. In this episode, Namaan and Stephanie share: The importance of a travel credit card strategy How travel credit cards help you in this process Top 2 travel credit cards for leisure travele...
Jan 04, 2023•14 min•Season 9Ep. 7
Send us a text For the final episode of 2022, we're bringing you another edition of our case interview demos. This one features ex-BCG consultant Tripp Twyman as the interviewer and a candidate for MBB consulting roles as the interviewee . The case involves a hotel franchise struggling to keep up with the competition. Tune in to see if our candidate can build a smart structure and solve the case! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from the team at Strategy Simplified ! Relevant Links Book coachin...
Dec 23, 2022•51 min•Season 9Ep. 6
