Strategy Simplified

Send us a textKearney prides itself on providing a path for experienced hires to join the firm - that is what this week's episode is all about!Joining us is Mark Missirlian, a Manager in the firm's New York office. The fast-paced conversation explores:Opportunities for experienced hires at Kearney How to know what role to apply for as a working professionalHow to network your way into consulting as an experienced hireDoes Kearney have a referral system?Turnaround time between invite and interview (spoiler: <1 week)Do's and don't for your consulting resumeKearney does offer sponsorship for consultants at the Senior Business Analyst level and above. Learn more.Relevant LinksExplore openings at Kearney Mark's matcha businessPartner LinksExplore Stax careersLearn more about IGS careersConnect 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 textAre your consulting networking efforts leading to dead ends? No responses?We're re-introducing Management Consulted's not-so-secret formula for writing winning networking emails: the 2:2:2 rule. Jenny Rae shares what it is and how to apply it to network your way into your target consulting firms. We also share a quick industry hiring update (spoiler: firms are still hiring!).  Relevant LinksNetworking for Consulting course: buy now Networking article: top tips for your networking strategyNetworking Intensive (June 2023): 3hr live networking Masterclass 30sec podcast survey: Tell us what you want to hearS3E26: Why people aren't responding to your networking emailsPartner LinksLearn more about IGS careersExplore Stax careersConnect 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 textConsulting recruiting timelines are, once again, earlier this year than last.Today, we explain why (spoiler: banking has everything to do with it) and how we recommend applicants respond.See application deadlines for 2024 intern/full-time roles here.Need help building your recruiting strategy? Consider our Black Belt case prep program.Relevant LinksMBB application deadlines: starting June 2023Black Belt: 80% of clients land 1+ offersFree case interview guide30sec podcast survey: Tell us what you want to hearS9E24: How experienced hires should think about the transition to consultingS9E18: How advanced degrees can leverage early recruiting programsPartner LinksExplore Stax careersLearn more about IGS careersConnect 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 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 hiringKeys to breaking in in a down economyHow to overcome a lack of consulting experienceTips to balance your resume for consulting applicationsCommon networking mistakes to avoidAnd much moreThe key takeaway?Firms are still hiring and candidates who combine hard work with a smart strategy are much more likely to win.Relevant LinksLearn more and apply to Strategy Sprint (1-week virtual consulting project)Black Belt: case prep program (coaching, R/CL edits, online prep resources)Free case interview guide30sec podcast survey: Tell us what you want to hearPartner LinksLearn more about IGS careersExplore Stax careersReal 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 textIn 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 practiceBusiness trends in sports - and how they apply to other sectorsWhat sports consulting is and who it's forKeys to breaking into sports consultingHis Final Four pickIt's a fun, fast-paced look into a rapidly growing segment inside management consulting. If you're looking to make your career in the industry, learn more about what it takes to land a role at Deloitte.Relevant Links30sec podcast survey: Tell us what you want to hearBlack Belt: case prep program (spots selling fast for April cohort)Learn more about Deloitte's sports practicePartner LinksLearn more about IGS careersExplore Stax careersConnect 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 textSimon-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 consulting and Simon-Kucher.Open to doctoral students able to start full-time in 2024 or 2025.Takes place virtually May 10th & 11th - application deadline is April 2, 2023.If you are accepted to Soar, you'll be fast-tracked to a final round interview for a full-time role, which is why Management Consulted recommends considering an application. Before you do so, make sure your resume and cover letter are top-notch and you are prepped for the case interview.The application deadline for the Soar with Simon-Kucher Workshop is April 2, 2023. Apply today.Relevant LinksApply to Soar with Simon-KucherExplore careers at Simon-KucherLearn more about Strategy Sprint, the 1-week virtual consulting project (4 spots left)Black Belt: case prep program (spots selling fast for April cohort)30sec podcast survey: Tell us what you want to hearReal 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 textTo 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 LinksExhibits from the caseBlack Belt: structured case prep program30sec podcast survey: Tell us what you want to hearVolunteer for live casePartner LinksLearn more about IGS careersExplore Stax careersReal 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 textWhile 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 recruitingThe importance of getting started earlyTips to navigate recruiting as an academicMistakes to avoidCritical prep resourcesAnd more!Listen in for a roadmap to your dream consulting job!Relevant LinksMC Case Library: 500+ practice case studiesBlack Belt: structured case prep programAll Access Pass: purchase for 50+ case structure video drillsLearn more about IGS careers30sec podcast survey: Tell us what you want to hearPhD or Advanced Degree to Consulting: Additional info on recruiting as a PhDEdward’s Story (S9E16): Listen to this episode for more recruiting tipsReal 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 textIn 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 workYa's biggest takeaway from the projectThe consulting skills she gainedIf you are considering a consulting career, but don't know if you'll enjoy the work, Strategy Sprint will help you find out!Learn more and apply today - there are just 3 seats remaining in the May program.Relevant LinksSign up for Strategy Sprint (1-week virtual consulting project): Learn More/ApplyExplore careers at IGS: CareersTell us what you want to hear about: 30sec SurveyConnect 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 textIn 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 LinksBook a 1:1 interview prep session with Lisa: Learn MoreExplore careers at IGS: CareersShare your feedback for the podcast: 30sec SurveyAccess the exhibits from the case: ExhibitsBlack Belt case prep program: Learn MoreExplore Management Consulted's consulting prep resources: managementconsulted.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.