Strategy Simplified

Send us a textIn this episode, our team answers a flurry of questions submitted by the community. Got a question of your own? Ask it in an upcoming Extreme Consulting Makeover session.The MC team - Jenny Rae and Ed - bring the heat in response to the below questions:How do I prepare for fit interviews?Do firms take notes on my networking interactions?Can I negotiate my salary?What's the market for international students?How can a Professional MBA land a consulting offer?How old is "too old" for consulting?& more!Send our team a note with follow-up questions!Relevant LinksRegister for our next Extreme Consulting Makeover session (Tuesdays at 12pm ET)Apply for an Extreme Consulting Makeover (free!)Access the recording of this session (plus previous sessions)See latest consulting salaries reportConnect with Bates WhiteSee open roles at Bates WhiteContact the Bates White team: careers@bateswhite.comReal Talk About MarketingAn Acxiom podcast where we discuss marketing made better, bringing you real...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifyConnect 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.

VP Raymond Meijer from IGS shares insights on career progression, double-staffing model, C-suite exposure, and tips to land a role at the firm. Learn about daily tasks, remote work dynamics, promotions, and unique pizza flavors in this entertaining episode.

Send us a textThere are lots of AMAZING reasons to work for McKinsey - and today, Jenny Rae shares 10 of the best ones.But... it's not all sunshine and roses at McKinsey - we believe there are 6 definite cons of work at McKinsey.Listen in for the hold, hard facts about life at The Firm.Relevant LinksWork with McKinsey consultants to prep for interviews through Black BeltIndustry-insider info on McKinseyFree case prep courseConnect 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 textJordan Clarke played professional basketball for three years overseas before breaking into BCG via an MBA (University of Virginia, Darden School of Business).Hear his inspiring story firsthand on this episode of Strategy Simplified. All the details are here, including:How Jordan optimized his business school choice for breaking into consultingHis open approach to networkingThe importance of putting people first in the recruiting processWhy being decisive about your office choices is criticalThe reason he left BCG to pursue a role at NikeIf you enjoyed Jordan’s story and his approach to case interview coaching, find a link below to see his calendar and schedule a 1:1 session.Relevant LinksSee Jordan's coaching calendarJoin Black Belt case prep programFollow Jordan on LinkedInEmail JordanReal Talk About MarketingAn Acxiom podcast where we discuss marketing made better, bringing you real...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifyConnect 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.

An airline considers investing in an e-commerce company. The candidate delivers a strong investment recommendation. They discuss the benefits of a merger, analyze the market size, growth rates, and profitability of the e-marketplace software company. They explore the challenges of the airline industry and switching to a software system. The pros and cons of investing in a software company are examined, focusing on cost savings and innovation. Feedback on the candidate's recommendation is given, highlighting the bimodal nature of the topic and communication skills.

Learn about effective presentation techniques such as story lining and structuring with the pyramid framework. Discover how to customize storytelling for different audiences and shift the focus from product features to the decision-making process when selling. Explore strategies for structuring presentations and aligning initiatives with organizational goals. Emphasize the importance of focusing on the main storyline and presenting comparing contrast through data.

Send us a textIf you are an undergraduate engineering student looking to break into consulting, Denyce’s story is for you. With a passion for sustainability and a background in nuclear engineering, Denyce – an undergraduate student at the University of Toronto with no business experience – decided to pursue consulting as a way to make a bigger impact right out of the gate.In this conversation, she shares the passion that drove her to consulting, discusses the struggles and successes she experienced with recruiting, and highlights the importance of networking and community during the process. Relevant LinksMBB case coaching (Black Belt)Upcoming application deadlinesFree consulting resume guideCase interview prep courseReal Talk About MarketingAn Acxiom podcast where we discuss marketing made better, bringing you real...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifyConnect 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.

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 programReal Talk About MarketingAn Acxiom podcast where we discuss marketing made better, bringing you real...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifyConnect 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 youConnect 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.