Apr 3
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
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
Mar 27
S22E26: Inside Financial Services Consulting: M&A, AI, and the Future of Banking (PwC & L.E.K.)
Financial services is entering a new era – shaped by M&A activity, AI adoption, regulatory pressure, and the rise of digital assets.In this fireside chat, leaders from PwC and L.E.K. Consulting break down the real strategic questions facing banks, asset managers, and investors to ... Show More
54m 7s
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
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 down the logic behind each answer, including a sneaky gotcha that often trips pe ... Show More
<p><b>Austin shares how you can 10x your networking by starting a podcast!</b></p><p><b>Time Stamped Show Notes:</b></p><p><b>[0:30] - Barriers to networking</b></p><p><b>[1:15] - Podcast guests are new networking contacts</b></p><p><b>[2:32] - Yeah, but how do I start a podcast? ... Show More
