Send us Fan Mail Keith Bevans, Bain Partner and Head of Consultant Recruiting, is back on Strategy Simplified to talk all things recruiting. In this fun conversation, we cover: The state of the consulting industry (3:43)Who is eligible for consulting and back-office roles at Bain (hint: more types of profiles than you'd think) (6:30, 12:34, 21:14)Bain's hir ... Show More
Aug 19
S24E10: The Toothbrush Test: Why Most Case Frameworks Fail at MBB
Send us Fan MailIf your case framework doesn't pass the toothbrush test, it's too generic for McKinsey, Bain, and BCG.Ex-Bain coach Abi Chen walks through the toothbrush test, the 3 mistakes that cost most candidates their offer, and the 4-step process to build strong frameworks. ... Show More
43m 35s
Sep 2025
Recruiting Advice from the Bain Community
In this episode of Beyond the Bio, Keith Bevans and Daniel Yellin gather advice from Bain consultants who recently went through recruiting, offering candid tips on staying authentic, intentional, and even enjoying the process. Their reflections provide a reassuring, practical gui ... Show More
28m 45s
Oct 2023
30. Consulting 101: Feat. Jane Licurse
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode we break down everything you've ever wanted to know about consulting ranging from a day in the life, how do projects get staffed, what to expect in the interview and more. We also have an honest discussion about business school, burnout and mor ... Show More
1h 1m
Oct 2025
Why Bain? Lessons on Resilience, Mentorship, and Authenticity
Consultants John Kunzo III and Meghan Allman share their paths from growing up in Cleveland to joining Bain Chicago. John discovered consulting through Bain’s Building Entrepreneurial Leaders (BEL) program while studying sociology at the University of Chicago, and Meghan explains ... Show More
26m 50s
Mar 2021
SALES RANTS: Zoom Fatigue, how to make team meetings more fun, phone vs. video meetings, and how to scale your time with Jeff Bajorek and Jason Bay
Jeff Bajorek is a Consultant and Podcast Host at Parabola Consulting. In this episode, Jeff and I dig into these four topics: Zoom Fatigue, how to make team meetings more fun, phone vs. video meetings, and how to scale your time.
Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn here and Parabola Co ... Show More
28m 4s
Oct 2017
327: Bain's Obsession with Fit and Personality
In this 327th and new episode of the Case Interview & Management Consulting complimentary podcast, audio version, we discuss Bain's obsession with fit and personality during case interviews. Bain does worry about fit and personality. Enormously. Every client we have ever had, on ... Show More
9m 5s
Jun 2024
The Future of Private Equity Fundraising with Brian Bank from Kirkland and Ellis
Join host Sean Mooney and Brian Bank, a seasoned strategy and client relations executive from Kirkland & Ellis, for an enlightening discussion on the private equity landscape. With over 25 years of experience as both an institutional limited partner and placement agent, Brian del ... Show More
1h 5m
Sep 2025
811: Look at long term (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)
How do you decide on which firm you want to join? For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we discuss the decision-making criteria for choosing a firm, the three levels of consultant, and the impact of learning from a senior partner i ... Show More
14m 24s