Send us Fan Mail Why is the cover letter such an elusive enigma in the application process? In this episode, we walk through the exact steps to take to craft an exceptional cover letter. If you're ready to stand out in your job search, start listening. Links Professional Cover Letter Edits: LEARN MORE Cover Letter Complete Guide: READ NOW Send us an email C ... Show More
Oct 30
S25E5: Bain Evaluates MBA Candidates Before Interview Invites Even Go Out
Send us Fan MailWhether you’re targeting McKinsey, BCG, Bain, or Tier 2 / Big 4 strategy firms, your evaluation can start before interview invites even go out.Many firms bring MBA candidates in for a group case or a 1-on-1 session first – the sessions are evaluative.Maile Dyer, a ... Show More
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Oct 29
S25E4: MBB Raised Starting Pay Even as AI Targets Junior Consulting Jobs
Send us Fan MailAI was supposed to kill junior consulting jobs. Then McKinsey, BCG, and Bain raised starting pay to $120,000 for pre-MBA hires and $200,000 for post-MBA hires.So why would 3 firms lock in higher base pay for junior consulting jobs?And is the raise as big as it loo ... Show More
12m 38s
Oct 28
S25E3: Inside Healthcare Consulting: 2 Partners on AI, Specialists, and Hiring
Send us Fan MailBen van der Schaaf of Arthur D. Little and Stephane Budel of DeciBio land in the same place on AI – it makes everyone faster, but the experience to know which questions to ask is what clients still pay for.Ben’s example: a colleague with 25 years in quality system ... Show More
56m 59s
May 2012
74: Writing McKinsey Resumes
This podcast examines the 5 "hard" elements McKinsey looks for in a resume. Yet, the main value of this podcast is in discussing the things McKinsey looks for but is very hard to quantify and describe; what is the best bullet to write, what is an achievement oriented bullet, shou ... Show More
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<p><b>Austin shares the biggest and most common mistake he sees on cover letters, and what you should be doing instead!</b></p><p><b>Time Stamped Show Notes:</b></p><p><b>[0:25] - How to address a cover letter the right way</b></p><p><b>[0:50] - To whom it may concern?</b></p><p> ... Show More
