Yesterday
S22E28: The Evening MBA Who Landed McKinsey & Bain – And What He Did Differently the Second Time
Yang 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 PwC Strategy&.In t ... Show More
45m 50s
Apr 1
BONUS: Inside the Bain Gorilla Test: 4 Example Questions (Walkthrough)
Not 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 communication. She breaks do ... Show More
10m 40s
Apr 1
S22E27: Recruiting Reality Check | Procrastinator Annie + The "I'll Start When I'm Ready" Trap
In 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 until you "feel re ... Show More
17m 37s
Aug 2025
810: The different types of interview approaches (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)
For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we spoke about the different interview approaches used by big consulting firms. We also discuss brainstorming, estimation case, and full case, and how cases are conducted—which we know will be ... Show More
15m 21s
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
Dec 2024
18. Mastering IT Interview Questions: How to Answer ‘Tell Us About a Time You Used Logic’
In this episode of the IT Job Coach podcast, host Frank DeMaio breaks down one of the most critical IT interview questions: 'Tell us about a time when you used logic to solve a problem.' Whether you’re aiming for an IT support role, systems administrator, or project manager posit ... Show More
8m 24s
Jan 2025
Does your job give you enough transferrable skills?
Any job can provide you with valuable stories to use in an interview. BUT, some roles do offer more complexity and responsibility that can really showcase your transferrable skills, especially when you're looking to make a career move. In this week's episode, Sarah and Emma expla ... Show More
20m 7s
What 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 resume stand out, Keith shares clear, actionable advice for students, career switchers, and e ... Show More
