S16E25: The Advanced Degree's Shortcut to Consulting: The Power of Bridge Programs| Listen on Anghami

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S22E26: Inside Financial Services Consulting: M&A, AI, and the Future of Banking (PwC & L.E.K.)

Send us Fan MailFinancial services is entering a new era – shaped by M&A activity, AI adoption, regulatory pressure, and the rise of digital assets.In this fireside chat, leaders from PwC and L.E.K. Consulting break down the real strategic questions facing banks, asset managers, ... Show More

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S22E25: Consulting Unpacked | The Simple Way to Build Powerful Mentors in Consulting

Send us Fan MailIf you want great mentors in consulting, don’t ask for mentorship.In this episode of Consulting Unpacked, Jenny Rae breaks down the simple, repeatable approach she used at Bain to build powerful mentor relationships – and keep them for decades.You’ll learn:Why ask ... Show More

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Mar 20

S22E24: McKinsey Interviewer-Led Case Interview – Luxury Hotel Expansion

Send us Fan MailWhat does a real McKinsey interviewer-led case actually look like?In this episode, you’ll step into a live McKinsey-style case interview focused on a luxury hotel expansion in Dubai targeting high-net-worth “whale” customers.Led by former McKinsey consultant Adity ... Show More

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344: Consulting Interview Questions. What advantage PhD students have over MBAs and undergrads?

"Consulting Interview Questions: What advantage PhD students have over MBAs and undergrads?" is episode #344 of our Case Interviews & Management Consulting iTunes channel, ranked top 5-10 in many countries worldwide for careers. KEEP IN TOUCH: Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / Lin ... Show More

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#230 Five Keys to MBA Admissions Success with N'doli Jean-Hugues Cherif, Insead MBA '26

Darren talks with N'doli Jean-Hugues "Cherif," a French and Ivorian candidate who gained admission to both INSEAD and London Business School's MBA programs. Cherif, an older full-time MBA candidate with diverse experience across five roles - including audit, management consulting ... Show More

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808: Advice for deeply experienced candidates (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we look at the profile of an older MBA candidate who has extensive oil and gas expertise. We offer some counter-intuitive advice to this candidate for their career and planning. While we use an ... Show More

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12m 29s

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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

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#228 3 Exercises to Design Your Life and Find Best Fit MBA Programs

Darren shares 3 design thinking exercises from Bill Burnett and Dave Evan's Designing Your Life that will help you build a joyful life - and find MBA programs you are excited about. Topics Introduction (0:00) Make Odyssey Plans - Imagining Life 1, 2 and 3 (3:45) Prototype - "Buil ... Show More

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818: Exit opportunities (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we spoke about the reality of exit opportunities in management consulting. Here are some free gifts for you: Overall Approach Used in Well-Managed Strategy Studies free download: www.firmsconsu ... Show More

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S2E21: How to Choose Your Major When Applying to College

<p>This week we are discussing major selection when applying to college. Do you need to be strategic about it? Thomas Caleel, former Director of Admissions gives his take. Make sure to follow for more college admissions tips. </p> <p>Have your own question you'd like answered? Se ... Show More

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S16E25: The Advanced Degree's Shortcut t...