Strategy Simplified

Send us a textAttention MBA 1st Years - MBB have just released application deadlines for 2022 summer internships. Listen in for the new dates plus 3 actionable tips for your applications.Additional LinksGet custom resume & cover letter edits: START HEREView updated MBB application deadlines for MBA internships: ACCESS HEREConnect 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.

Lisa Bright, a former consultant at McKinsey, shares her inspiring journey from a non-target school to the competitive consulting world. She reveals the top three qualities that successful candidates possess and offers insights into a typical day at McKinsey. Lisa discusses how a chance encounter led her to this path and the skills she gained that helped her transition into entrepreneurship. With her extensive coaching experience, she also provides effective strategies for acing case interviews, making her advice invaluable for aspiring consultants.

Send us a textAlvarez & Marsal is a top consulting firm known globally for its restructuring and turnaround work - but the firm is much more than that. Recently, A&M ventured into the strategy and transformation consulting space with the creation of the Consumer and Retail Group.We caught up with two senior leaders at the firm – Patricia Hong (Partner) and Steff Paletta (Director of Recruiting) – for a lively discussion covering:A&M CRG firm history and cultureWhat separates CRG from competitorsWhat CRG looks for in applicantsA&M’s interview process in 2021And more!Additional LinksVisit A&M CRG’s Website: VIEW HEREBuild your firm's brand awareness and expand your recruiting pool: CLICK HEREFollow-up with Steff on LinkedIn: CLICK HERE Real 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 textCalling all MBA candidates. Whether you have a case interview next week or in early 2022, it's high time to start your prep. In this episode, we share a prep plan and recommended timeline to help you get interview-ready fast.Additional LinksGet live case practice with our team of MBB coaches to get interview-ready: START HEREAccess 500+ case studies for your prep: CLICK HEREReach out with additional questions: 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 textNegotiating your salary for a consulting role - can it be done? And which pieces can be negotiated - base pay, bonuses, benefits, etc.? In this episode, we go into detail about what you can and absolutely can not do when it comes to asking for more in consulting.Additional LinksBook a 30min 1:1 session with an MBB coach to develop your negotiation strategy: BUY NOWConsulting salary report - data for 60+ firms: VIEW HEREConnect 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 Pyramid Principle® is a seminal concept in consulting for gaining stakeholder buy-in and motivating action. In this episode, we'll give a quick overview of the Pyramid Principle and key takeaways on why you should implement it into your emails, presentations, and meetings. Ready to drive action? Additional LinksExplore Pyramid Principle training with MC: CLICK HERE Connect 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 case interview example, the "client" is a Private Equity firm looking to take a bicycle helmet manufacturing company private. The candidate's task is to give the client a yes/no recommendation.Listen in as Silvia drives the case forward from initial structure to final recommendation. Grab a pen and paper to take notes, especially in the interviewer feedback portion of the session, because there are tons of learnings from the case.Additional LinksBlack Belt, the world's most effective case prep program: JOIN NOWCase interview training for universities: LEARN MOREHardHead Helmets case study: ACCESS PROMPTReal 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 textBain & Company prides itself on being different compared to its top rivals, BCG and McKinsey. The firm has the frattiest culture out of the Top 3 - but what else sets Bain apart? Why should you choose Bain over McK/BCG? We've got a few reasons in this episode. Dive in now!Additional LinksBain salaries: SALARY GUIDELand a Bain offer with Black Belt, our advanced case prep program: JOIN NOWConnect 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 of Strategy Simplified, we're chatting with Aashav about a crisis moment he had when faced with a decision between Sales & Trading at J.P. Morgan and Consulting at EY-Parthenon. With two offers on the table, which did he choose - and why? Listen in to hear how he prepped for interviews for both firms, his decision-making process, and why he ultimately made the decision he did. Additional LinksAashav's decision-making matrix: HEREWork with an MBB coach to get interview-ready: LEARN MORE MC case walkthroughs on YouTube: WATCH NOWReal 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 textWhat are the main difference when considering BCG vs McKinsey and Bain? There are a few critical distinctions that BCG holds over the other two MBB powerhouses. Listen in to hear them broken down.Additional LinksBCG salaries: SALARY GUIDELand a BCG offer with Black Belt, our advanced case prep program: JOIN NOWConnect 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.