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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
Jul 2025
169. Spin-Offs, Reverse M&A, and Wellness: The Logic of Recent Consumer M&A Deals (Fererro Buying Kellogg and Kraft Heinz Breakup)
Send us Fan Mail This week on The Skinny On, Kristen and Jen power through illness, time zone chaos, and toddler wrangling to bring you a jam-packed episode to break down two major consumer deals: Ferrero’s $3.1B offer for Kellogg and the possible Heinz Kraft breakup. They explai ... Show More
37m 7s
Apr 2024
90. 10 Reasons Your Business May Not Be Scaling
Jen discusses the top 10 reasons why a business may not be growing as quickly as the owner would like based on member feedback. She shares insights on evaluating business models, managing cash flow, prioritizing leadership, maintaining quality and innovation, hiring the right tea ... Show More
29m 43s
Send us Fan Mail Yum! Brands beat expectations in some areas - but it wasn’t enough. Today, Jenny Rae and Namaan break down why positive same-store sales at Taco Bell still set off alarms, how KFC and Pizza Hut are dragging the portfolio, and what investors and operators often miss when they celebrate “growth.” They explore: The real meaning behind Yum’s ea ... Show More