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Learn about the McKinsey Problem Solving Game (PSG) and how to prepare for it. Get tips on problem-solving skills, decision-making, and situational awareness. Enhance mental math skills and use video games for strategic thinking. Get personalized assistance and support for further preparation.

Send us a textLearn about open roles at L.E.K. Consulting: L.E.K. CAREERSIn this episode, we're joined by Maria Steingoltz, a Managing Director at L.E.K. Consulting. She shares with us about the firm, the work it engages in, and a case study from a recent client engagement. From the case study, you'll learn learn how the generalist strategy consulting firm approaches ambiguous problems, structures engagements, staffs project teams, and thinks about strategy and implementation. It's a fascinating listen for any current or future consultants!Interested in working for "The Growth Guys" (AKA L.E.K.)? Learn more via the firm's website. Additional LinksFood & Beverage consulting at L.E.K.: LEARN MOREGet ready for consulting interviews with our Black Belt case prep program: START HEREGet 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 textLearn about open roles at L.E.K. Consulting: L.E.K. CAREERSBrendan Mullen is the Managing Director of Secha Capital, a Private Equity fund in South Africa. The fund takes a unique hands-on approach to the businesses they invest in through an operator-investor model.The firm is actively hiring and is specifically looking to add management consultants to the team. If interested, check out Secha's website or reach out to Brendan directly via the links below. Additional LinksLearn more about Secha Capital: WEBSITEContact Brendan: EMAIL Follow Secha on Twitter and LinkedInGet ready for consulting interviews with our Black Belt case prep program: START HERE 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.

A case interview is conducted with an MD candidate from Harvard who is applying to McKinsey, Bain, and BCG. They discuss goals, revenue sources, and potential market expansion of a financial services company. The risks of expansion into the UK market are analyzed. The math portion of the McKinsey financial services case interview is explored, including a shortcut using the rule of 72. Strategies for generating ideas and the significance of timing and structure in case interview frameworks are discussed.

Send us a textAs we wrap up this Intro to the Case series, we're talking about the final recommendation. The final recommendation is an opportunity at the end of a case interview to provide a concise, clear, and structured recommendation to answer the case objective.It's one of the most critical pieces of the interview, because it's the interviewer's last impression of you. Make sure you finish strong by listening to this episode!Additional LinksJoin Black Belt case prep program: LEARN MOREWork with an MBB coach to practice final recommendations: COACHINGGet 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 textVarun Madan made the leap from consulting in India with McKinsey to Deloitte in the U.S. through a series of strategic moves. If you're an international candidate or consultant wanting to transition to the U.S. - listen up! This episode is worth its weight in gold.Varun also shares some bomb recruiting tips from his 10+ years in the industry.Additional LinksJoin Black Belt case prep program: LEARN MORESubmit a question for the team to answer: EMAIL USGet 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 textBrainstorming questions in a case interview are an opportunity for you to showcase creativity, business acumen, and structure. Today, Stephanie shares how to structure your approach to brainstorming questions. Ready to crush your interviews? Listen up!Additional LinksJoin Black Belt case prep program: LEARN MOREWork with an MBB coach to practice brainstorming questions: COACHINGGet 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 textApplying for consulting roles this summer but not sure where to start your preparation? This episode is for you. We cover:An overview of case interviewsA 4-week interview prep planCheckpoints to hit between now and interviewsCase prep resourcesFollow along with the slides from this presentation here.Additional LinksJoin Black Belt case prep program: LEARN MOREFree market sizing drills: DRILLSFree case interview course: COURSESubscribe to MC's newsletter: SUBSCRIBECase interview walkthrough videos: PLAYGet 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.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss the importance of math skills in case interviews. They explore different components of a case interview and give tips on how to approach math questions. They also provide a step-by-step process for solving math problems in case interviews.

Send us a textGroup case interviews are a tough variation of the traditional case interview where the interviewer is watching how you operate in a team setting. In this episode, Jenny Rae (ex-Bain) shares what group case interviews are like and how to prepare.Additional LinksJoin June Black Belt cohort: LEARN MORECase interview Bootcamp - 32 lessons on how to solve case interviews: BOOTCAMPContact the Management Consulted team: EMAIL USGet 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.