Strategy Simplified

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 careersGet 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 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 careersGet 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 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 careersGet 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 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 hearGet 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 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 careersGet 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 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 tipsGet 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 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 SurveyGet 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 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.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.

Send us a textIn the aftermath of the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), many have been left with countless questions. Today, Namaan is answering the most important ones, including:Who was SVB?What the heck happened last week?What does this mean for the U.S. financial system?What does this mean for you?Listen in for a special business news episode of Strategy Simplified!One question Namaan doesn't answer - who's to blame? We'll leave the answer to that question for everyone else, although it's clear that the failure of SVB was a failure of corporate governance and risk management.Relevant LinksStay updated on key consulting and business news: Join NewsletterExplore careers at IGS: CareersShare your feedback for the podcast: 30sec SurveyGet 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 consultants actually do in their day-to-day? Former McKinsey Senior Business Analyst Ray Temnewo, a Management Consulted case coach, comes on the pod to spill the beans. Listen in for an insightful, fast-paced conversation on:Ray's journey to McKinseyA week in the life of a McKinsey consultantHis most memorable consulting engagementWhy he left McKinsey for a tech job at SpotifyThe importance of your networkRay's case interview prep strategy & how he coaches candidatesRecommended case prep resourcesYou can take advantage of Ray's experience by scheduling a 1:1 case coaching session where he will diagnose your strengths & weaknesses, build a prep plan, and coach you to interview readiness. Book a session today.Relevant LinksBook 1:1 session with Ray: Coaching CalendarBlack Belt case prep program: Learn MoreApply to Link to L.E.K.: Apply NowShare your feedback for the podcast: 30sec SurveyGet 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.