Jan 20

837: How to Network with a Senior Partner (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

Networking with a partner is counter-intuitive. It is much easier to network with a McKinsey / BCG partner for at least four reasons. First, partners always return emails. Second, partners are generally willing to take a call just to explore your profile. Third, partners are less ... Show More

12m 58s

Jan 7

836: How do you gain more experience? (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we discuss how to gain more experience. Many candidates are declined with the suggestion to gain more work experience. Unfortunately, candidates take this feedback at face value. This podcast e ... Show More

11m 51s

Jan 5

835: Anecdotes on Poor Networking Calls (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

In this podcast we have listed some of the most common and most significant networking mistakes made by candidates. Since many of these have been made by clients, we have had an opportunity to discuss the mistakes, their motivations, the fall out and their response. Therefore, we ... Show More

17m 27s

Jul 2025

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

Jul 2025

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

Aug 2025

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

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1002655/open_sms">Send us a text</a>Getting 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. </ ... Show More

6m 13s

Aug 2025

S19E26: McKinsey Case Interview – Nutrition & Healthcare Market Entry

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1002655/open_sms">Send us a text</a>Step inside a live McKinsey-style case interview. In this episode, former McKinsey consultant and expert coach Mark Di Giorgio leads a candidate through a mar ... Show More

47m 30s

Nov 2024

S15E24: The Unconventional Approach that Broke Olivia into BCG from a Non-Business Background

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1002655/open_sms">Send us a text</a>Olivia stumbled across consulting early in her undergrad journey, joined BCG's "Advance" program for sophomore women, and parlayed a summer intern ... Show More

29m 45s

Aug 2025

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

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1002655/open_sms">Send us a text</a>Too many candidates spend their prep time chasing rare case interview curveballs. The truth is, most interviews follow a predictable pattern. Over 95% of cases i ... Show More

9m 4s

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

Aug 2025

S19E23: Case Math Masterclass – 4 Steps to Dominate Every Quant Problem

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1002655/open_sms">Send us a text</a>Mental math is one of the most misunderstood (and feared) parts of the case interview. In this live Case Math Masterclass, we show you how to turn it into a stre ... Show More

50m 4s

Sep 2024

Effective Networking Is Making Friends, Not Asking For A Job | Ep #589

Austin shares his thoughts on why networking is all about making friends and not about asking for a job!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Make friends instead of asking for a job[1:47] - The truth about networking[2:30] ... Show More

6m 33s

Sep 2024

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

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1002655/open_sms">Send us a text</a>Knowing case interview formulas won’t necessarily set you apart - but not knowing them will almost certainly lead to failure. It’s critical to no ... Show More

7m 40s

814: Why confidence is important (Case I...