Jan 30

S22E8: Flat Base Pay, Rising Stakes – What 2026 Salary Data Signals for Consulting Recruiting

Send us a textFlat base pay isn’t a blip – it’s a signal.In this episode, Namaan breaks down what new 2026 consulting salary data really means for recruiting, performance expectations, and how firms are reshaping compensation. You’ll learn:Why starting base pay is staying flat (a ... Show More

59m 49s

Jan 28

S22E7: Boeing Didn’t Win the Race – It Just Survived It

Send us a textBoeing’s rebound isn’t about brilliance. It’s about not losing in a brutal duopoly.In this episode of Market Outsiders, Jenny Rae and Namaan break down what Boeing’s post-crisis recovery really signals — and why its future depends less on innovation and more on exec ... Show More

37m 35s

Jan 28

S22E6: Consulting Unpacked | How I’d Break Into Consulting If I Had to Start Over

Send us a textIf I had to break into consulting again today — starting from a clean slate — this is exactly how I’d do it.In this episode of Consulting Unpacked, Jenny Rae walks through the step-by-step strategy she would use to maximize her odds.You’ll learn:What to focus on fir ... Show More

11m 39s

Apr 2022

#193 Hiring Trends & Salaries for Business School Graduates via the Corporate Recruiters Survey

What are corporate recruiters looking for from business graduate students? And how do median MBA salaries compare to those of specialized business masters programs? Darren shares 3 interesting findings from GMAC’s Corporate Recruiters Survey. This way, you can think mor ... Show More

18m 11s

Mar 2023

#204 IESE MBA Program & Admissions Interview with Paula Amorim

Paula Amorim, MBA Admissions Director at IESE Business School, discusses what makes the IESE MBA unique, the school's admissions process, career opportunities and more. Topics: <ul> <li>Introduction (0:00)</li> <li>IESE MBA Program Highlights - What ... Show More

1h 16m

Oct 2023

#213 Duke University Fuqua MBA Program & Admissions Interview with Shari Hubert

Shari Hubert, Associate Dean of Admissions at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, discusses what makes the Duke Fuqua MBA unique, the school’s admissions process, career opportunities and more. <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Topics</h3> <ul> <li>Introduction (0:00)</ ... Show More

1h 12m

May 2023

#207 NUS MBA Program & Admissions Interview with Wedad Sunny

Wedad Sunny, Deputy Director and Head of Marketing and Admissions of MBA Programmes at National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School, discusses what makes the NUS MBA unique, the school’s admissions process, career opportunities and more. NUS is consistently ra ... Show More

47m 7s

Nov 2022

#198 Inside the London Business School MBA & Honing Your Story with Chris Tran, LBS '22

Chris Tran, London Business School (LBS) MBA '22, shares lessons learned from applying to and attending LBS, as well as how he landed his first post-MBA consulting gig in London. Questions <ul> <li>Introducing Chris (0:00)</li> <li>Chris' Pre-MBA Ca ... Show More

1h 1m

Mar 2023

#205 ESMT Berlin MBA Program & Admissions Interview with Rebecca Loades

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58m 30s

Aug 2023

#212 Georgia Tech Scheller MBA Program & Admissions Interview with Jonathan Clarke

"We pride ourselves in being at the center of business and technology... We've asked employers, 'How would you describe our students?' and most often the words we get back are 'humble, hardworking and good problem solvers.' I think that's fantastic and that's how I would d ... Show More

42m 12s

May 2023

#208 Undercover MBA Subrankings

You’ve heard about US News & World Report and Financial Times Global MBA Rankings, but did you know Financial Times also ranks business schools’ alumni network and career effectiveness? Or that QS ranks business schools worldwide according to specialization? After updat ... Show More

30m 38s

May 2024

Executive MBA (EMBA) Programs: B-Schooled episode 207

In this replay episode, we welcome Stacy Blackman Consulting's EMBA expert, Bill Chinois, to discuss all aspects of executive MBA programs, including why someone might want to consider an EMBA over a part-time or full-time program.

24m 42s

Dec 2023

#216 The GMAT Focus Episode (GRE, too)

How are top business schools using the GMAT Focus exam, which will replace the GMAT in January 2024? What do you need to score and on which sections? Do schools prefer the GMAT, GMAT Focus, or GRE? Darren asks Admissions Directors from two top schools – Toronto Rotman ( ... Show More

42m 10s

S6E29: Unlock, BCG's Pre-MBA Summer Prog...