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Send us a textIn this snippet from a recent Black Belt training call, Jenny Rae outlines what to expect in the consulting interview process, plus: Key case interview differences between firmsHow many rounds of interviews to expectDifferent types of cases5 parts of the case interviewGet your own behind-the-scenes at our Black Belt case prep program by joining the next cohort. 80% of Black Belts land 1 or more offers!Relevant LinksJoin Case Math Intensive (August 16)Join Black Belt case prep programFree case interview prep guideReach out for partner program discountsGet real consulting experience from your bedroom in the November 2025 Strategy Sprint project; $200 off expires October 3 Listen to the Market Outsiders podcast, the new daily show with the Management Consulted teamConnect 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 textWhat do the Big 4 firms - Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG - pay? This episode breaks it all down:Base salaries at Big 4 across levelsWhich practice areas pay betterThe difference between U.S. and international compWe also share a few keys to landing a role at these prestigious professional services firms. Reach out for personalized help navigating Big 4 recruiting!Relevant LinksEmail Namaan for more info on compensation studiesJoin Black Belt case prep program and land your Big 4 offerDownload latest consulting salaries reportGet real consulting experience from your bedroom in the November 2025 Strategy Sprint project; $200 off expires October 3 Listen to the Market Outsiders podcast, the new daily show with the Management Consulted teamConnect 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 textIt's July and case prep is heating up as interview season comes around. Today's episode is a case interview demonstration in Bain's style of interview.Our two stars - Divya Agarwal (former McKinsey Assoc. Partner, case coach) and Toma (4th year PhD) - demonstrate what to expect in a Bain interview. The case features a PE firm considering an acquisition of a pizza chain. Can you solve the case alongside Toma? Follow along with a pencil and paper!Relevant LinksLearn more: Bates WhiteVolunteer to be a live case guestWork with Divya via 1:1 case coachingBlack Belt case prep programFrameworks Intensive (Tues, July 18, 6PM ET)Exhibits/graphs from this caseGet real consulting experience from your bedroom in the November 2025 Strategy Sprint project; $200 off expires October 3 Listen to the Market Outsiders podcast, the new daily show with the Management Consulted teamConnect 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 textWe brought you Deloitte salaries last week. Today, it's all about BCG.All the raw $$ numbers for interns, entry-level consultants, post-MBA consultants, and beyond to Partner - all in this episode.We also share a few keys you need to know when thinking about working for a firm like BCG - salary negotiation, comp variability, and more.Finally, we give you 3 tips for landing a hard-to-win job at BCG.Relevant LinksSee full consulting salaries report (free)Join Black Belt - premium case prep program Resume and cover letter edits for BCGFree case interview prep guideGet real consulting experience from your bedroom in the November 2025 Strategy Sprint project; $200 off expires October 3 Listen to the Market Outsiders podcast, the new daily show with the Management Consulted teamConnect 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 textEyeing a career at Deloitte  - but not sure what you will stand to make? Today, we're debunking Deloitte salaries across levels and practice areas, from interns to Principals.You'll leave today knowing:Current salaries for all levelsWhich Deloitte practices pay the best (and which don't)Which positions have higher variable compensationTips and tricks to become a Deloitte consultant& moreIs Deloitte one of your target firms? Get professional support to land the job - learn more.Relevant LinksSee full consulting salaries reportDeep-dive look at Deloitte ConsultingJoin Black Belt - premium case prep program Get your resume and cover letter edited by Management Consulted's expert teamGet real consulting experience from your bedroom in the November 2025 Strategy Sprint project; $200 off expires October 3 Listen to the Market Outsiders podcast, the new daily show with the Management Consulted teamConnect 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 textOf course the answer to this question is "it depends" - on your background, timeline, resources, casing experience, etc.This episode walks through 4 ways to know if you would benefit from an investment in 1:1 case coaching - or if you can DIY it all the way to an offer.Our team would love to help coach you to case interview success. Learn more about our programs here.Relevant LinksJoin Black Belt case prep programCase Frameworks Intensive (July 18 - limited seats available)Get real consulting experience from your bedroom in the November 2025 Strategy Sprint project; $200 off expires October 3 Listen to the Market Outsiders podcast, the new daily show with the Management Consulted teamConnect 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 textConsultya is a boutique operations consultancy focused on the industrials sector. Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Consultya's Managing Director, Ahmed Elkomy.We journey through Ahmed's history, how that shaped his view of operations transformation, and more:Ahmed's journey from Construction Plant Manager to Consultant to FounderWhy he rejected a Partner promotion to return to schoolConsultya's unique approach to consultingTypes of problems Consultya solves (and for who)How Consultya combines coaching with consulting to drive value improvements ($1b+ to date)Ops transformation mistakes to avoidDoes your org need help with operations transformation? Click below to learn more about the firm and how Consultya partners with industrial clients to achieve success.Relevant LinksLearn more about ConsultyaReach out to Ahmed via emailFollow Ahmed on LinkedInBuild your consulting firm's brand awarenessGet real consulting experience from your bedroom in the November 2025 Strategy Sprint project; $200 off expires October 3 Listen to the Market Outsiders podcast, the new daily show with the Management Consulted teamConnect 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 textHave a case interview scheduled and need to prepare ASAP? Or at the early stages of prep but no idea where to begin? This episode is just for you.Today, Jenny Rae walks through a 4-part case prep plan:Go through MC's free case prep courseDo 10-20 Market Sizing questionsWork through 5-10 full casesPractice out-loud with a partnerIn addition, keep listening for 3 top case prep mistakes to avoid and several advanced casing tips. Happy casing!Relevant LinksJoin 3hr Frameworks Intensive (July 18; $100)Free case prep courseCase of the month (free) and free Case Scoring GuideJoin Black Belt case prep programGet real consulting experience from your bedroom in the November 2025 Strategy Sprint project; $200 off expires October 3 Listen to the Market Outsiders podcast, the new daily show with the Management Consulted teamConnect 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 textWe're back with Bates White for a deeper look into the world of economic consulting through a conversation with Amelia Irvine, a Manager in the firm's Life Sciences Practice.The wide-ranging discussion covers:How Amelia successfully transitioned from politics to consultingWhat a "normal" day-in-the-life of an economic consultant looks likeCritical cover letter do's and don'tsKey candidate qualities Bates White looks forThe Bates White case interview process - demystifiedWhy being able to get excited about dishwashers *may* mean you're cut out to be a consultantInterested in working for a firm like Bates White? Good news - the firm is hiring! See current openings here.Relevant LinksExplore careers at Bates WhiteFollow Bates White on LinkedInContact Bates White: careers@bateswhite.comGet a resume and cover letter editMBB application deadlines (Bain: June 25)Listen to episode #1 in this series (Bates White Partner Scott Weishaar)Get real consulting experience from your bedroom in the November 2025 Strategy Sprint project; $200 off expires October 3 Listen to the Market Outsiders podcast, the new daily show with the Management Consulted teamConnect 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 textMost people don't know what they don't know about networking for consulting. Avoid these 5 killer networking myths!Myth 1: Partners are the best people to network with (1:06)Myth 2: You need to build long-term relationships (2:38)Myth 3: You should ask to "pick their brain" (4:34)Myth 4: It's best to let the call just "flow naturally" (5:33)Myth 5: On-campus networking events don't matter (7:03)Relevant LinksMBB application deadlines coming soonResume and cover letter editsBlack Belt case prep programEmail the team: team@managementconsulted.comGet real consulting experience from your bedroom in the November 2025 Strategy Sprint project; $200 off expires October 3 Listen to the Market Outsiders podcast, the new daily show with the Management Consulted teamConnect 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.