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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 EDITSGet 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 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.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 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 BELTGet 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 textJust got a notice that you'll face a case presentation interview (sometimes known as a written case interview)? You're in luck. In this episode, Stephanie covers everything you need to know about the presentation case interview, including:What it is (0:26)What skills it tests for (2:13)How to succeed (5:38)How to prepare (14:46) A myriad of consulting firms employ this interview format (Deloitte, ZS Associates, EY-Parthenon to name a few). If you need help preparing, reach out today. Our team of MBB coaches has years of experience preparing people for these types of interviews.Additional LinksGet expert help to prepare for case presentation interviews: GET HELPSubmit 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 textToday, we hear from Kit O'Connor, an accomplished member of MC's coaching staff. In chatting through his career journey - Financial Services > Columbia Business School > Deloitte Internship > McKinsey > Tech - you'll discover:How he broke into consulting (1:37)Why he chose McKinsey over Deloitte (4:53)His reasons for staying at McKinsey for 4 years (5:43)3 important skills consulting teaches (9:43)His case coaching philosophy (14:50)2 qualities most successful candidates possess (19:17)His hidden talent (22:05)How you can work with him via 1:1 case coaching (26:28)It's a fascinating listen for anyone interested in the consulting space. Additional LinksWork with Kit in our Black Belt interview prep program: LEARN MORESee our team of coaches: TEAMSubmit 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 textClick 'play' to learn what's great - and not-so-great - about working for an MBB firm.What makes MBB the undisputed leaders in management consulting? What are the pros and cons of working for an MBB firm? Is consulting at MBB a smart career move? All those questions get answered in this episode.Additional LinksJoin case prep program: LEARN MOREApply to Strategy Sprint, the 1-week consulting project: APPLYGet training to help your organization think like MBB consultants: TRAININGSubmit a question for the MC 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 textToday, we have the pleasure of speaking with Strategy&'s Paul Leinwand and Matt Mani about their new book, Beyond Digital.  The experienced consultants pull from years of research to share insights that leaders can use to transform their organizations and create sustainable competitive advantage.Additional LinksBuy Beyond Digital: How Great Leaders Transform Their Organizations and Shape the Future: PURCHASE Apply to Strategy Sprint, the 1-week consulting project: APPLYJoin Black Belt, MC's structured case prep program: LEARN MORESubmit a question for our 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.