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820: The candidate that we took (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we spoke about a candidate that we took that did not go well and the important lessons we learned from it. Here are some free gifts for you: Overall Approach Used in Well-Managed Strategy Studi ... Show More

20m 31s

Oct 6

819: Brainstorming (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we discuss what brainstorming is in consulting and what it is not. You will learn what you should actually do when asked to brainstorm. Here are some free gifts for you: Overall Approach Used i ... Show More

9m 45s

Oct 1

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

15m 34s

Nov 2023

397: Period case studies (Strategy Skills classics)

For this episode, let's revisit one of Strategy Skills classics where we discuss a special type of case study called a period case study which is significantly harder to do, but incredibly useful. Most consultants prefer case studying the latest and greatest fad, which is extreme ... Show More

12m 18s

Aug 27

S19E28: How to Prep for 2nd-Round Case & Fit Interviews

Send us a textGetting invited to a second round consulting interview is a huge achievement, but it’s not the finish line. The final round is where the offer is won or lost. In this episode, Jenny Rae shares exactly how to prepare for 2nd-round consulting interviews, including adv ... Show More

7m 14s

Aug 13

S19E22: 5 Most Common Case Interview Questions and How to Ace Them

Send us a textToo many candidates spend their prep time chasing rare case interview curveballs. The truth is, most interviews follow a predictable pattern. Over 95% of cases include the same five question types.In this episode, we break down exactly what they are and how to handl ... Show More

10m 5s

Feb 2024

3 types of mock interview partners

This clip is an excerpt of episode 20, where Bruno and Julio interview Nicolas Constantinesco, former McKinsey AP, about his career in McKinsey, his experience helping shape universities curricula to better develop students' problem-solving skills, and his opinion on how to ... Show More

7m 38s

Sep 2024

S15E3: 4 types of case interview formulas - and the formulas you NEED to know

Send us a textKnowing case interview formulas won’t necessarily set you apart - but not knowing them will almost certainly lead to failure. It’s critical to not only know the key case formulas, but also how and when to apply them to business problems. In this episode, we’ll discu ... Show More

8m 16s

Jun 2025

S18E25: How to Get Hired at Bain in 2025 (Partner Keith Bevans)

Send us a textWhat does it take to land an offer at Bain in 2025? In this honest convo, Bain Partner Keith Bevans joins Strategy Simplified to unpack exactly what’s changed - and what hasn’t - in Bain’s hiring process.From AI’s growing role in consulting to what really makes a re ... Show More

57m 49s

Aug 22

S19E26: McKinsey Case Interview – Nutrition & Healthcare Market Entry

Send us a textStep inside a live McKinsey-style case interview. In this episode, former McKinsey consultant and expert coach Mark Di Giorgio leads a candidate through a market entry case set in the nutrition and healthcare industry.Watch how the case unfolds, including:Structurin ... Show More

48m 30s

Jun 2025

S18E26: I Don’t Go to a Target School. Can I Still Get Into Consulting?

Send us a textWorried your school isn't on top consulting firms’ target lists? You’re not alone. In this episode, we break down exactly what it takes to land an offer from firms like McKinsey, Bain, BCG, and beyond, especially if you’re coming from a non-target school.We also unp ... Show More

6m 21s

Jul 14

S19E5: 2025 McKinsey Digital Assessment Guide (McKinsey Solve Game)

Send us a textIn this episode, we break down exactly what to expect from the 2025 McKinsey Digital Assessment - also known as the McKinsey Solve Game or McKinsey Problem Solving Game. Whether you're facing two or three game scenarios, we'll walk you through the most common format ... Show More

4m 26s

Aug 8

S19E20: Recruiting Intel Drop: What You Need to Know NOW

Send us a textGet the latest recruiting scoop you can’t afford to miss. In this Recruiting Intel Drop, we break down McKinsey interview timing, Bain’s creative case format rollout, and key application deadlines for MBB and top boutique firms.Whether you’re an undergrad, non-MBA m ... Show More

8m 23s

766: The different types of interview ap...