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Apr 2021
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S3E19: From PhD to Consulting - Natalie'...

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In this candid conversation, we break down Natalie Chan's journey of breaking into BCG as a PhD. 

You'll gain insight for your own journey listening to Natalie share her story. How did she go from the world of academia to an incoming Associate at BCG? What are the specific steps she took to land the interview, nail it, and nab a highly-coveted BCG offer? 

All the answers are inside this jam-packed episode of Strategy Simplified

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