Aug 25

809: What types of cases can you expect in a consulting interview? (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we talk about the different kinds of cases you may face in an interview and the techniques you can use to solve them. We also discuss the meaning of market sizing and deregulation cases, and th ... Show More

12m 37s

Aug 20

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

10m 43s

Aug 18

807: Never start training with McKinsey cases (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

This is a mistake common to most case interview candidates. They start with the McKinsey approach. This is a very, very bad idea. McKinsey cases are those were the interviewer leads the case. If you are only trained to do cases in this format, you will never learn how to lead a c ... Show More

14m 55s

Jul 14

568: The one thing every consulting case study must produce (Strategy Skills classics)

For this episode, let's revisit a Strategy Skills classic where we discuss one important thing every consulting case study must produce. Subscribe to FIRMSconsulting's YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/Firmsconsultingsubscribe Here are some free gifts for you: Overall Approach Used ... Show More

8m 52s

Apr 2025

S17E10: From Industry to Consulting: A Roadmap for Experienced Hires

Send us a textThinking about making the leap from industry to consulting? Breaking in as a working professional (AKA, an experienced hire) requires a different playbook than traditional campus recruiting. In this episode, presented by Bates White - a leading economic consulting f ... Show More

59m 53s

Dec 2023

408: Professional values on studies (Strategy Skills classics)

For this episode, let's revisit a Strategy Skills classic where we will talk about general professional values or etiquette that consultants should apply during an engagement. We specifically discuss things that consultants sometimes do on studies that may alienate the client. An ... Show More

16m 2s

Jul 30

573: How and when a consultant must disagree (Strategy Skills classics)

For this episode, let's revisit one of Strategy Skills classics, where we discuss when a consultant must dissent and how it should be done. Here are some free gifts for you: Overall Approach Used in Well-Managed Strategy Studies free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/OverallAppro ... Show More

14m 5s

Nov 2024

S15E27: Simulated BCG Market Entry Case (with "Walk Me Through Your Resume" Question)

Send us a textListen to this episode to learn what BCG case interviews are all about. BCG consultant and Management Consulted case coach Yusuf leads a candidate through a market entry case. It has all the components you'd expect in a BCG case. Listen to the end as Yusuf deli ... Show More

43m 32s

Dec 2024

S15E30: 5 Winning Candidates Share Their Secrets for a Consulting Offer

Send us a textDreaming of a career in consulting? Learn directly from 5 candidates who recently received offers from top firms (i.e., McKinsey, BCG, OC&C, MasterCard Advisors). They share the secrets behind their journeys - from case interview prep to networking mistakes to craft ... Show More

57m 30s

Apr 2025

S17E14: Crafting an Unbeatable Consulting Resume

Send us a textConsulting recruiting season is here - and the competition is fierce. While a great resume won’t guarantee you an offer, a bad one will knock you out before interviews even begin.In this episode, the Management Consulted team breaks down what it takes to craft a con ... Show More

56m 33s

Jun 2021

Let’s chat… interview skills - S1:E4

Do you have a job interview coming up? Looking for some top tips? Listen to this episode to hear Recruitment Senior Manager, Andrew, offer his expert interview advice. Whether it’s in person or a video interview, we’ve got you covered. To learn more about careers at PwC visit: ht ... Show More

16m 31s

Nov 2024

111. How to nail the job interview

Career coach Nabila Farhat shares her insights on strategic career growth and job searching. With over a decade of recruitment experience, Nabila explains her approach of helping clients clarify their career goals and build personalised roadmaps that align with their passions and ... Show More

45m 23s

Dec 2024

506: Management Consulting Storyboard | Storyboarding used by McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Deloitte, PwC et al.

One of the most powerful tools management consultants from firms like McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, et al. use to solve problems and communicate solutions to clients is the consulting storyboard. Whether you’re new to consulting or just want to sharpen your storyboard ... Show More

8m 34s

810: The different types of interview ap...