Strategy Simplified

Incoming Kearney consultant Jay Hou takes over the podcast and interviews Jenny Rae on how to set up your twenties for financial success. They discuss the importance of radical life changes, adapting to a new city, setting up for success in consulting, finding the right balance between enjoying and saving in your 20s, and wrap up with gratitude and invitations.

Send us a textIf consulting isn't just writing on whiteboards in high-rise buildings and flying first class (and it's not), what is it? This episode answers that question - specifically, what life at OC&C Strategy Consultants looks like through a conversation with Associate Consultants Isobel Miles and Akshaan Parikh.We delve into:The benefits of pure-play strategy work at OC&CThe firm's hybrid working modelWhat a week in the lifeWhat team meetings and client check-ins look likeExamples of client engagementsHow quickly the job changesOC&C is hiring right now - see the links below to learn more and get in touch.Relevant LinksApply via OC&C's careers site or your school's Handshake pageLearn more about OC&CFollow OC&C on LinkedInJoin Black Belt case prep programBlack Belt Price ChangeThe price for Black Belt goes up by $200 on May 14. Purchase now to lock in the best rate.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 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 textToday, we're talking about application deadlines for consulting. If you're a student, especially a current undergrad, Masters, or MBA, you'll want to listen in.Jenny Rae and Japheth reveal:Recruiting timelines for each candidate typeWhy firms use application deadlines - and why deadlines matterLeveraging diversity recruiting channels to your advantageThe approach for target vs. non-target studentsWhy networking is the great equalizerCheck out our deadlines page to see all upcoming dates for MBB, Big 4, and boutiques.Relevant LinksConsulting application deadlines pageLearn more about the Black Belt case prep programBook a case coaching session with our MBB teamFree ResourcesFree case prep courseKeys to consulting networking articleConsulting firm directory - find which firm is right for youBlack Belt Price ChangeThe price for Black Belt goes up by $200 on May 14. Purchase now to lock in the best rate.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 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 textUndergraduates - listen up. Today, we're giving you a detailed roadmap to setting yourself up for a consulting career.Edward shares:The key skills consulting firms look forChoosing a major and classes that will develop those skillsBuilding an attractive consulting resume through extracurricular involvementDeveloping consulting skills through internshipsGetting an early start in the networking processUse this roadmap to maximize your odds of landing a consulting offer. Bon voyage!Relevant LinksBlack Belt Application deadlinesFree case interview courseFree consulting resume guideBlack Belt Price ChangeThe price for Black Belt goes up by $200 on May 14. Purchase now to lock in the best rate.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 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 textNoah's dream of joining the military as a pilot was shattered by an injury his sophomore year of college. Now, he's entering the workforce through a completely different pathway - as a consulting analyst at MBB.His story is inspiring and helpful, so listen in for:Inspiration on how to bounce back when life throws you a lemonHow Noah rebounded after receiving 0 consulting internship offersKeys for getting and passing consulting interviewsInsight on how to tailor your resume for consultingKeys to take the sleaziness out of networking3 practical case prep resourcesRelevant LinksJoin the next cohort of our Black Belt case prep programUpcoming application deadlinesBlack Belt Price ChangeThe price for Black Belt goes up by $200 on May 14. Purchase now to lock in the best rate.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 industry insights! Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email us (team@managementconsulted.com) with questions or feedback.

Manager Caroline Queen leads a case interview focused on increasing revenue and impact for a non-profit soccer league for women. Topics include regular and special leagues, geographic location, revenue increase and marketing strategies, utilizing remaining budget to enhance community and mission, strategies to increase annual revenue and maximizing mission, performance evaluation and feedback, opportunity assessment and feedback on performance.

Send us a textDo you have an upcoming Sell Weekend or are curious what they entail? Jenny Rae reveals all in today's episode as she shares her process for selecting the Bain Atlanta office and how to make a great first impression on a firm during a Sell Weekend. She breaks down:Why Sell Weekends existHow office selection fits into Sell WeekendsA strategy to optimize your Sell Weekend to set yourself for success with the firmMajor no-nos to avoidRelevant LinksHaving a difficult time selecting a firm? Talk through your situation 1:1 with a member of our MBB teamView upcoming application deadlines (MBB, Big 4, and Boutique firms)Join Black Belt consulting prep program (8hr 1:1 coaching, resume edits, online resources)Upskill for your consulting job through our Excel/PPT coursesBlack Belt Price ChangeThe price for Black Belt goes up by $200 on May 14. Purchase now to lock in the best rate.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 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 textAI. Automation. ESG. Machine Learning. The current rate of disruption taking place across industries and verticals can be overwhelming.But today, Consultya Managing Director Ahmed Elkomy rejoins the podcast to simplify matters. In the conversation, Ahmed breaks down critical organizational transformation trends taking place inside the industrials sector.Organizational transformation trends to knowKey challenges industrials organizations are facing todayHow automation is affecting the industrials spaceOrganizational transformation best practicesThe importance of upskilling Pitfalls to avoidSee the links below to learn more about how Consultya partners with industrial organizations to transform their operations.Relevant LinksLearn more about ConsultyaReach out to Ahmed via emailFollow Ahmed on LinkedInGrow your consulting firm's brand awareness and talent pipeline - team@managementconsulted.comBlack Belt Price ChangeThe price for Black Belt goes up by $200 on May 14. Purchase now to lock in the best rate.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 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 textMikael Berthiaume rode a rollercoaster into consulting at McKinsey, transitioned into the startup world, and is now prepping to go back to McK after his INSEAD MBA. In the fast-paced conversation, Mikael pulls back the curtain on:Mikael's journey from undergrad at a non-core school to McKinsey AnalystHis structured approach to networking and interview preparationThe importance of casting a wide net in consulting applicationsThe unexpected keys to landing a consulting roleWhy he stepped away from consulting to move into the startup realmTools, resources, and practices that have been crucial to his success in both consulting and startupsHis best advice for candidates with atypical backgroundsHow to work with Mikael and benefit from his expertiseAnd some fun personal insights, from SCUBA diving to globe-trotting!If you're inspired by Mikael's approach to consulting, case interviews, and life, find a link below to work with him in a one-on-one setting.Relevant LinksBook a 1:1 coaching session with Mikael hereConnect with Mikael on LinkedInJoin the Aug. 16 Case Math IntensiveSign up for the next Black Belt cohort (8hr 1:1 coaching, resume edits, online resources)Black Belt Price ChangeThe price for Black Belt goes up by $200 on May 14. Purchase now to lock in the best rate.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 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 textLooking for a consulting role at the intersection of strategy and private equity? Stax is hiring now.In this episode, Director Sameer Tejani runs through an interesting case that features a PE portfolio company looking to expand. The case also features a fun market sizing question.Relevant LinksManagement Consulted's take on StaxInterested in a career with Stax? See open roles and applyEmail the Stax recruiting team: recruiting@stax.comSee the exhibits from this case studyBlack Belt case prep program: learn moreLimited seats remain for the Case Math Intensive (Aug. 16, 6-9p ET)Black Belt Price ChangeThe price for Black Belt goes up by $200 on May 14. Purchase now to lock in the best rate.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 industry insights! Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email us (team@managementconsulted.com) with questions or feedback.