Strategy Simplified

Send us a textIn 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 LinksIf you want the best odds to break into consulting, join Black Belt to work with Eli or another member of our ~25-person teamSee Eli's coaching availability and book a 1:1 sessionJoin Strategy Sprint for a 1-week virtual consulting experience (looks great on your resume!)Watch the recording of this session for the exhibitsResume ChallengeJoin the Resume Challenge to build a resume firms can't ignore (May 5-9) - register for freeConnect 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 industry insights! Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email us (team@managementconsulted.com) with questions or feedback.

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Send us a textIn 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 LinksJoin Strategy Sprint - the 1-week  consulting projectLearn more about the Black Belt case prep programWatch the video recording of this case to see the chart (18:40)Resume ChallengeJoin the Resume Challenge to build a resume firms can't ignore (May 5-9) - register for free Black Belt Price ChangeThe price for Black Belt goes up May 14 - purchase now to lock in the best rateConnect 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 industry insights! Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email us (team@managementconsulted.com) with questions or feedback.

Send us a textRafa 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 fintechHow she tailored her case prep approach from her own experiences, her time at McKinsey, and her work with 100+ casing clientsAnd much more! If you enjoyed learning about Rafa's approach to case coaching, find a link below to see her calendar and schedule a 1:1 session.Relevant LinksAccess Rafa's coaching calendar and book a sessionJoin an upcoming case prep cohort - limited seats remainConnect with Rafa on LinkedInResume ChallengeJoin the Resume Challenge to build a resume firms can't ignore (May 5-9) - register for freeConnect 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 industry insights! Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email us (team@managementconsulted.com) with questions or feedback.

A case interview example is presented where McKinsey is tasked with addressing high HR costs at the Texas History Museum. They analyze HR costs, turnover, and brainstorm cost-cutting ideas. The potential negative impact of cost-cutting measures and the importance of security are discussed. Strategies for reducing HR costs and associated risks are explored, along with tips for letting the interviewer lead and managing time in case interviews.

Send us a textWe 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 LinksBuy Case In PointJoin our next case prep cohortRegister for an upcoming Extreme Consulting MakeoverResume ChallengeJoin the Resume Challenge to build a resume firms can't ignore (May 5-9) - register for free Black Belt Price ChangeThe price for Black Belt goes up May 14 - purchase now to lock in the best rateConnect 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 industry insights! Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email us (team@managementconsulted.com) with questions or feedback.

Send us a textMBA 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 strategyCheckpoints to hit between now and interviewsGet expert support in your case prep journey through our December MBA case prep cohort - learn more.Relevant LinksSee upcoming application deadlinesSchedule a 15min call with a member of our teamWatch the video recording of this trainingVisit management consulted.com for free prep resources (case course, math drills, etc.)Resume ChallengeJoin the Resume Challenge to build a resume firms can't ignore (May 5-9) - register for free Black Belt Price ChangeThe price for Black Belt goes up May 14 - purchase now to lock in the best rateConnect 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 industry insights! Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email us (team@managementconsulted.com) with questions or feedback.

Send us a textCharu 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 internsKearney's core valuesA day-in-the-life of an MBA internThe skills consulting gave CharuKearney's application deadline for the Summer Associate role for 1Y MBAs is December 1, 2023. Apply here.Relevant LinksConnect with Charu on LinkedInLearn more about KearneyBuild your firm's brand awarenessResume ChallengeJoin the Resume Challenge to build a resume firms can't ignore (May 5-9) - register for freeConnect 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 industry insights! Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email us (team@managementconsulted.com) with questions or feedback.

Send us a textOn 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 cases11 industry primersExpert case videosThe sale will end at 11:59PM PST. Click here to purchase.Resume ChallengeJoin the Resume Challenge to build a resume firms can't ignore (May 5-9) - register for freeConnect 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 industry insights! Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email us (team@managementconsulted.com) with questions or feedback.