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Send us a textConsulting firms do NOT view online MBAs as favorably as on-campus MBA programs. While online MBAs are a convenient way to earn a business degree, if you're getting your MBA as a means to break into consulting, you should take pause. In this episode, Jenny Rae - ex-Bain consultant and Columbia Business School grad - gives three reasons why not to get an online MBA.Here are some spoilers: Lower admissions standards (1:42)Less immersive experience (2:47)Less powerful network (3:46)Additional LinksPurchase a seat in Black Belt, the consulting prep program that helps 80% of students land a consulting offer: LEARN MORESubmit a question for the team to answer: EMAIL USConnect 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 textNare Israelyan's journey into consulting was not a cookie-cutter one. It started at a non-target (for consulting) school, continued with multiple internships, including with the NFL, and eventually, led to BCG to solve problems for the world's most influential companies.Now? She's storming Hollywood as an actress, stuntwoman, and model.  Tune in to get all the goodies from Nare's story, including:How she got into acting (0:56)Her non-traditional path to consulting (5:07)Her top traits for consulting success (8:16)What BCG looks for in candidates (13:04)Her favorite part of consulting (14:58)Why she left BCG (15:51)How she helps people prepare for case interviews (22:33)This episode is jam-packed with nuggets of wisdom from one of the brightest and most down-to-earth ex-consultants you'll meet.Additional LinksWork with Nare in our Black Belt interview prep program: LEARN MORESee our team of coaches: TEAMSubmit a question for the team to answer: EMAIL USReal 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 textThere are 7 questions you need to prepare for, no matter the role, if you're interviewing at Deloitte. In this episode, we walk you through all 7 questions and how to prepare your answers for each.Why Deloitte? (2:40)How will you manage multiple tasks and assignments? (3:46)Walk me through your resume (4:30)What is your greatest weakness? (5:13)What are your greatest strengths? (6:15)Tell me about a time you worked successfully in a team (7:12)Why Deloitte over other Big 4 firms? (7:53)Have a Deloitte interview coming up? Work with our team of former consultants to prepare.Additional LinksPrepare for Deloitte interviews: CASE PREP PROGRAMConnect 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 textAlvaro joins us to share his takeaways from Strategy Sprint, Management Consulted's 1-week virtual consulting project. Listen to learn how he and his MBB-led case team collaborated to build a strategy to help their client achieve its goal to double revenue in 12 months.You'll hear about the training Alvaro's team received (3:16), what the consulting engagement looked like (5:26), how the MBB mentorship helped (10:34), the team's findings for the client (13:19), and his biggest takeaways from the experience (17:29).The next Sprint is coming up from May 23-27. Spots are selling fast - grab yours below.Additional LinksApply to Strategy Sprint: APPLYSee our team of MBB coaches: TEAMReal 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 textWhen considering a career in consulting, McKinsey, Bain, and BCG aren't the only options. Major companies like Disney, Google, Capital One, and Dell have internal consulting groups that have advantages over traditional external consulting roles. In this episode, we compare and contrast the two types of consulting to help you make an informed decision about your career.Additional LinksJoin Black Belt, MC's case prep program: BLACK BELTList of internal consulting groups: LISTPrepare your resume for any consulting role: RESUME EDITSReal 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 textKPMG is the smallest of the Big 4 firms, but touts its culture, benefits, and employee loyalty as reasons it is the better place of work compared to its Big 4 rivals.What's the hype all about at KPMG? What is the interview process like? What can you expect to be paid? We cover all these questions and more in this episode.Additional LinksJoin Black Belt, MC's case prep program: BLACK BELTReach out for KPMG interview prep tips: team@managementconsulted.comConnect 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 textBCG Unlock is a chance for first year MBA candidates to get a head-start on the consulting recruiting process. In this episode, Stephanie chats with BCG’s MBA recruiting leader, Jeff Kovick, about the summer program, who is eligible, why to apply, how the firm is thinking about talent acquisition more broadly, and more.The deadline to register/apply is May 2, 2022 (links below).Additional LinksRegister for BCG Unlock: REGISTERApply to BCG Empower: APPLYJoin case prep program: BLACK BELTReal 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 mock case interview, Marco tackles a public sector issue. Stephanie Knight, an ex-McK EM, takes the lead in the interviewer-led case. Listen (and follow along) for quality, free case practice, and keep listening as Stephanie dissects Marco's performance and shares opportunities for growth.Additional LinksJoin Black Belt, MC's case prep program: BLACK BELTAccess case partners at your level: FREE LINKEDIN GROUPSubmit a question for the team to answer: EMAIL USReal 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 Grace about her journey into strategy consulting at BCG. She shares the tactics she used to break in, including her best case prep tips, and why she decided to transition out of the Big 4. Grace is originally from China and shares tips that will help anyone in a similar position navigate the consulting recruiting process.Additional LinksJoin Black Belt, MC's case prep program: BLACK BELTSubmit a question for the team to answer: EMAIL USReal 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 textThe Big 3 (McKinsey, Bain, and BCG), along with a few boutiques, are preparing their pre-MBA programming for this summer. If you're an incoming first year MBA, this is a great opportunity to get a headstart on the consulting recruiting process.Today, Stephanie shares an overview of the MBA consulting recruiting landscape (1:47), what these pre-MBA programs are (4:43), pros and cons (9:59), how to apply (10:52), and deeper insights into consulting recruiting for MBAs.Additional LinksPre-MBA program details, deadlines, and more: HEREPrepare your resume for applications: EDITSSubmit a question for the team to answer: EMAIL USReal 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.