Apr 3
S22E28: The Evening MBA Who Landed McKinsey & Bain – And What He Did Differently the Second Time
Send us Fan MailYang Yu spent 8 years in healthcare and life sciences before pursuing an evening MBA at Chicago Booth with his sights set on consulting. His first recruiting attempt ended without the offer he wanted. His second? 3 top-tier offers, including McKinsey, Bain, and Pw ... Show More
45m 4s
Apr 1
BONUS: Inside the Bain Gorilla Test: 4 Example Questions (Walkthrough)
Send us Fan MailNot sure what to expect on the Bain Gorilla Test? You're not alone. Most candidates go in underprepared – and it costs them.In this bonus episode, Katie Neff walks through 4 example questions covering problem solving, time management, personality, and communicatio ... Show More
9m 48s
Apr 1
S22E27: Recruiting Reality Check | Procrastinator Annie + The "I'll Start When I'm Ready" Trap
Send us Fan MailIn this Recruiting Reality Check, Katie Neff and Japheth Mast break down "Procrastinator Annie" – an impressive sophomore at a target school who bought 24 coaching sessions, built a full prep plan… and then didn't start.In this episode, you'll learn:Why waiting un ... Show More
16m 44s
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
Jan 2025
Accenture CEO: Innovation, Leadership and Effective Communication
<p>Join Nicolai Tangen in conversation with Julie Sweet, CEO and Chair of Accenture. In this engaging discussion, Sweet shares insights into leading one of the world's largest professional services companies with over 700,000 employees. She reveals how Accenture helps companies n ... Show More
42m 12s
Feb 2025
754: Giving interviewers benefit of the doubt (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)
For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we talk about the importance of you, the candidate, never ever giving the interviewer the benefit of the doubt, why this is vital, how to do this in a case and the improvement it will immediate ... Show More
8m 57s
Send us Fan Mail If you're preparing for a McKinsey case interview, this example is a must-listen. The case - simulating a real McKinsey case interview - is led by Rick Wilmot, a former McKinsey Engagement Manager and Management Consulted case coach. The case centers on a cinema chain that has experienced slowing profit growth and is looking for answers. ... Show More
