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Strategy Simplified is here to demystify the consulting industry and help you land your dream job in management consulting. Hosted by the expert team at Management Consulted - the world's largest resource for consulting news and interview prep - each episode covers topics related to the consulting world, from interview preparation and case study techniques to networking strategies and industry trends. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to make a transition, Strategy Simplified is the go-to resource for anyone looking to break into the consulting industry. With actionable advice, insider tips, and real-life success stories, this podcast is the ultimate guide to simplifying your career strategy and landing your dream consulting job.
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If you are tired of:Having meetings derailed by stakeholder objectionsGetting blindsided by questions you didn't anticipateLosing authority in presentationsYou'll want to listen to this episode. Namaan and Eden share strategies and tips to conquer objections and exhibit confidence in any meeting.If you want better results from your meetings and a stronger reputation to boot - tune in.Relevant LinksGet the video replay of this sessionLearn more about Power Presentations (1:1 presentation coaching)Need a tailored storytelling training for your team? Learn moreSchedule 15min with the Management Consulted teamConnect With Management Consulted Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights. Schedule a free 15min consultation with a member of the Management Consulted team. Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email our team (team@managementconsulted.com) with any questions or feedback.
So you have a connection at McKinsey or Google or [insert your dream company here]. You’re ready to apply, but it’s been a while since you’ve been in contact and you’re struggling to know how to rekindle the connection.The topic of rekindling old networking connections is a topic we frequently get asked about, so today, we’ll break down the nuances and how to not botch the process.Relevant LinksGet the Strategy Sprint early bird discount ($200 off for 2 weeks only)Learn more about Power Presentations coachingLearn more about networking for consulting (article)Connect With Management Consulted Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights. Schedule a free 15min consultation with a member of the Management Consulted team. Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email our team (team@managementconsulted.com) with any questions or feedback.
Want to know the secret sauce that sets superstar consulting candidates apart from average ones? This episode is for you.You’ll learn firsthand the recruiting strategies, surprising mindsets, and tools to stand out in a crowded landscape from leaders at 5 top MBA programs (CBS, Indiana Kelley, Northwestern Kellogg, Michigan Ross, and Rotman).Whether you’re launching or pivoting your career, this is a can’t-miss episode.Relevant LinksMore info on Palm Tree careers2 weeks only - $200 discount on the Strategy Sprint consulting project ends April 26, 2024; see if consulting is for you and add U.S. work experience to your resume!Represent a university or consulting club? Reach out to learn about a case interview workshop for your studentsConnect with the MBA programs on this panelConnect With Management Consulted Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights. Schedule a free 15min consultation with a member of the Management Consulted team. Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email our team (team@managementconsulted.com) with any questions or feedback.
Consulting recruiting timelines continue to move earlier and earlier. If you are an incoming MBA, your recruiting journey starts before you matriculate! If you’re starting your MBA this fall, interested in consulting, and meet eligibility requirements, consulting pre-MBA programs should definitely be on your radar.Today, we’ll discuss:Why pre-MBA programs existWhat they areWho they are forWho hosts themRelevant LinksUpcoming pre-MBA program deadlines for MBB and moreGet expert coaching and resume edits through Black Belt (8 hours)Join SuperPrep for 20 hours of case interview training and resume editsConnect With Management Consulted Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights. Schedule a free 15min consultation with a member of the Management Consulted team. Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email our team (team@managementconsulted.com) with any questions or feedback.
If you’re looking to transition from engineering to consulting, you’re not alone. We get hundreds of emails each year from people just like you. We’ve got good news - the transition is possible and even probable with the right approach.Today we’ll share:Why consulting hires engineersPathways to break inRecruiting tips and tricksRelevant LinksMore info on Palm Tree careersLearn more about the Strategy Sprint consulting projectGet expert coaching and resume edits through Black Belt (8 hours)Join SuperPrep for 20 hours of case interview training and resume editsConnect With Management Consulted Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights. Schedule a free 15min consultation with a member of the Management Consulted team. Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email our team (team@managementconsulted.com) with any questions or feedback.
We work with thousands of consulting candidates each year. 95% of them have McKinsey, Bain, and BCG as a target firm. And often, ONLY those 3 firms.We’re all for reaching for the stars, but we believe an “MBB or bust” approach is NOT the right approach for most aspiring consultants.Today, we’ll share 3 reasons why we don’t recommend the MBB or bust approach.Relevant LinksResume edits: learn moreSearch our Consulting Firm Directory for info on hundreds of firmsTop global consulting firms rankingReach out: team@managementconsulted.comConnect With Management Consulted Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights. Schedule a free 15min consultation with a member of the Management Consulted team. Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email our team (team@managementconsulted.com) with any questions or feedback.
A coffee chat is a casual yet professional approach to networking, especially in the consulting industry. But what is a coffee chat and how should you approach it?Listen to this episode with incoming Associate Ty Sheets. Ty has experienced the networking process from both sides of the table and breaks down:Why coffee chats matterHow they fit into the networking processThe best types of questions to askWhat to do at the end of a coffee chatHow to send amazing thank you emailsAnd so much more!Relevant LinksMore info on Palm Tree careersNeed help with your networking strategy? Join Black Belt for expert help with coffee chats and the entirety of the consulting recruiting processMore tips for your coffee chats (including an email template!)Connect With Management Consulted Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights. Schedule a free 15min consultation with a member of the Management Consulted team. Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email our team (team@managementconsulted.com) with any questions or feedback.
Looking to land a job as a product manager? You’ll need to prepare for product manager interview questions.Listen to this episode to get a sense of common product manager interview questions and answers to help you land top jobs at companies like Amazon, Google, and more.Jenny Rae covers the 4 key categories of product manager interview questions:Background and experience questionsProduct vision and strategy questionsCollaboration and leadership questionsTechnical and analytical questionsRelevant LinksGet product manager coaching by joining Black Belt (8+ hours) or purchasing hours a la carteKeys for breaking into Product ManagementConnect With Management Consulted Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights. Schedule a free 15min consultation with a member of the Management Consulted team. Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email our team (team@managementconsulted.com) with any questions or feedback.
Are you looking to break into consulting - but don’t have a business degree or background? Maybe you’re asking “Can I even get a consulting job without a business degree?”The short answer is “YES!” you can. We’ve helped many non-business candidates (e.g., history or liberal arts majors, PhDs/MDs, interior designers, real estate agents, scientists) break in.In this episode, we’ll lay out keys to transition to consulting without prior business experience or a business degree.Relevant LinksJoin Black Belt - limited seats availableExperience a virtual consulting project through Strategy Sprint"Consultify" your resume with a professional editConnect With Management Consulted Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights. Schedule a free 15min consultation with a member of the Management Consulted team. Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email our team (team@managementconsulted.com) with any questions or feedback.
Juliane Hoss spent 3 years in Bain & Company's Johannesburg, South Africa office working in the Private Equity Group and on large transformation projects.Today, she joins us to provide an insider look at how Bain conducts case interviews. Throughout the case, she switches between her "interviewer" and "coach" hat to give the candidate feedback after each step.Book a 1:1 coaching session with Juliane. Not a client yet? Consider Black Belt, our most popular case prep program.Relevant LinksMore info on Palm Tree careersGet unstuck in your case interview prep with a Black Belt membershipVideo replay of this case interviewConnect With Management Consulted Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights. Schedule a free 15min consultation with a member of the Management Consulted team. Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email our team (team@managementconsulted.com) with any questions or feedback.
Want to become a more effective storyteller? Ready to increase your executive presence and influence?In this episode, Namaan breaks down the techniques that separate effective presenters from average ones. You'll walk away with increased confidence in your abilities as a presenter.Relevant Links1:1 presenting coaching through Power PresentationsWatch the video of this podcast Learn more about a tailored storytelling training for your teamSubscribe to our YouTube channelConnect With Management Consulted Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights. Schedule a free 15min consultation with a member of the Management Consulted team. Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email our team (team@managementconsulted.com) with any questions or feedback.
In today's tough recruiting environment, tthe importance of a strategic approach cannot be underestimated.In this episode, our team breaks down:The 3 “A” pillars that all consultants developed to land their offersHow to avoid the mistakes that hinder thousands of candidates each yearA tool to evaluate when and what kind of help you need along the wayLooking for a community to accelerate your progress? Join the Management Consulted Community. Relevant LinksMore info on Palm Tree careersBlack Belt consulting prep program: learn moreConnect With Management Consulted Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights. Schedule a free 15min consultation with a member of the Management Consulted team. Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email our team (team@managementconsulted.com) with any questions or feedback.
If you're passionate about the intersection of consulting and healthcare, you're in the right place.In this episode, we interview five leading healthcare consulting experts to uncover trends and opportunities in the industry in 2024. They share:Trends in healthcare consultingHow firms are leveraging technologyOpportunities for advanced degrees, healthcare professionals, and aspiring consultantsWhat excites firms about the future of the industryInterested in connecting with the panelists? Follow this link.Relevant LinksJoin Black Belt for an expert-led case prep programConnect with the firms on this panelTop healthcare consulting firms of 2024Connect With Management Consulted Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights. Schedule a free 15min consultation with a member of the Management Consulted team. Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email our team (team@managementconsulted.com) with any questions or feedback.
Want to work for the Boston Consulting Group? BCG is one of consulting's top employers - the 2nd biggest of the Big 3 firms. The firm is known for creativity, thought leadership, and innovation. Today, Jenny Rae breaks down the BCG recruiting process, including when to apply and prep resources.Over 97% of BCG applicants do not land a role. Listen in for a playbook on defying the odds for BCG.Relevant LinksWork with a BCG, Bain, or McKinsey coach to break in through Black BeltResume and cover letter edits for BCGBCG recruiting programs for advanced degree candidatesMore on the BCG recruiting processConnect With Management Consulted Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights. Schedule a free 15min consultation with a member of the Management Consulted team. Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email our team (team@managementconsulted.com) with any questions or feedback.
Consulting hiring timelines are confusing even to industry insiders. Finding answers is near impossible. In this episode, we’re excited to demystify the 2 consulting recruitment pathways and hiring timelines for each.Quick overview of timelines for each candidate group:February-April: PhD/JD/MD Bridge ProgramsJune-September: Undergraduate/Specialty Masters internship and full-time roles; PhD/JD/MD full-time rolesAugust: MBA full-time rolesNovember: MBA internship rolesYear-round: Working Professionals; peak recruiting season is from March-MayRelevant LinksSee upcoming consulting application deadlinesOur team helps candidates break into the world’s top firms through Black BeltLearn Excel and PowerPoint like a consultant through FastTrackConnect With Management Consulted Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights. Schedule a free 15min consultation with a member of the Management Consulted team. Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email our team (team@managementconsulted.com) with any questions or feedback.
If you're looking to launch or pivot your career, this episode is for you.5 leading university Career Services experts share the strategies, tips, and tools they employ to prepare their students for recruiting success across industries and functions. Cornell UniversitySMU Cox School of BusinessSwarthmore CollegeUSC Marshall School of BusinessWashington University in St. LouisLearn more about these universities.Relevant LinksDo you represent a university? Explore a group case workshop for your studentsJoin the Black Belt case prep program for one-to-one case interview coaching and resume editsLimited seats remain for the next Strategy Sprint consulting project: learn moreConnect With Management Consulted Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights. Schedule a free 15min consultation with a member of the Management Consulted team. Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email our team (team@managementconsulted.com) with any questions or feedback.
Many people who want to “become a management consultant” don’t realize that there are many different types of consulting. It’s sad when we run into people who apply for one type of consulting (i.e., tech) thinking that it’s strategy consulting only to later realize how different they are.To help you avoid a painful discovery like this, today we’ll break down the differences between three of the most common types of consulting - strategy, implementation, and tech.Relevant LinksExperience a strategy consulting engagement through Strategy Sprint (1-week consulting project)Break into consulting through the MC Black Belt program (1:1 coaching, resume edits, Community access, & more)Get a 1-hour MBB coaching sessionConnect With Management Consulted Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights. Schedule a free 15min consultation with a member of the Management Consulted team. Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email our team (team@managementconsulted.com) with any questions or feedback.
Ryan Boutwell landed an MBA internship at McKinsey AND a return offer to go full-time. In this episode, he shares his journey from the UVA Darden School of Business to securing a coveted job with McKinsey. You'll walk away with no-nonsense tips and tricks for:Being yourself in the recruiting processInsightful questions to ask in networking callsYour office selection strategyAvoiding case prep burnoutRelevant LinksJoin the Black Belt case prep program for 8 hours of 1:1 coaching with a former MBB consultantNot sure which case prep program is right for you? Schedule 15min with the MC teamFree case prep course (15 video lessons)Connect With Management Consulted Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights. Schedule a free 15min consultation with a member of the Management Consulted team. Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email our team (team@managementconsulted.com) with any questions or feedback.
Getting a role in management consulting is never easy, but it becomes even more difficult in an economic downturn.But one thing that has stayed true throughout the periods of repressed economic growth: consulting firms almost never stop hiring.They might slow down. They might delay start dates. They may even do layoffs. But they rarely ever completely stop.Nevertheless, we are in a period where many firms are hiring less than years prior. So how do you stand out in this environment? Today we’ll share 5 keys.Relevant LinksJoin Black Belt for an expert-led approach to consulting recruiting (networking, resumes, case interviews, etc.)Meet our team of MBB case coachesGet a zero-defect resume edit from our team of MBB editorsConnect With Management Consulted Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights. Schedule a free 15min consultation with a member of the Management Consulted team. Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email our team (team@managementconsulted.com) with any questions or feedback.
Whether you're just starting out in your career or looking to enhance your leadership abilities, self-leadership is a crucial foundation for success.Listen in as Jenny Rae - from the other side of the mic this time - shares insights and real-life examples to help cultivate self-leadership skills that will propel your career forward.Whether you're aiming for a promotion, navigating career transitions, or simply striving to be the best version of yourself, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you thrive.Thanks to Elizabeth for hosting this episode!Relevant LinksPurchase "Self-Leadership: How to Become a More Successful, Efficient, and Effective Leader from the Inside Out" on AmazonPitch yourself for a podcast mic takeoverLearn more about presentation coachingConnect With Management Consulted Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights. Schedule a free 15min consultation with a member of the Management Consulted team. Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email our team (team@managementconsulted.com) with any questions or feedback.
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