Aug 17

876: The Lesson in Choosing to Resign (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

When I was an associate and had just joined the firm from a boutique firm, many of my colleagues from the boutique firm were also looking for new roles. Some of them were outstanding and others were terrible. Shortly after I joined the firm it was announced that some of the terri ... Show More

12m 9s

Aug 10

875: Using Storytelling in Cases (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

Storytelling is a very powerful technique to ensure someone remembers you after an interview. In fact, even when we screen people at Firmsconsulting today, we use this technique I applied as a partner. The rule is simple: if I can remember your key messages from the interview the ... Show More

23m 45s

Aug 5

874: Managed out of McKinsey & BCG? (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

Too many clients panic when they are managed out of McKinsey, BCG or Bain. They assume the worst and imagine a tattered reputation. This could not be further from the truth. In this podcast, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we explain why it is ... Show More

6m 55s

Jul 2016

MBA697 How to Filter for Superstars When Hiring

<p><img src="https://100mba.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/MBA697.jpg" alt="MBA697" width="1200" height="628" /></p> <p>You want to hire the best. We all do. So how can you sift through the crowd and find the real keepers? There is a way! Several ways, actually, and we use them f ... Show More

13m 12s

Aug 2025

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

Send us Fan MailToo many candidates spend their prep time chasing rare case interview curveballs. The truth is, most interviews follow a predictable pattern. Over 95% of cases include the same five question types.In this episode, we break down exactly what they are and how to han ... Show More

9m 4s

Apr 2024

S13E23: Standing Out in a Crowded Field of Aspiring Consultants

Send us Fan MailWant to know the secret sauce that sets superstar consulting candidates apart from average ones? This episode is for you.You’ll learn firsthand the recruiting strategies, surprising mindsets, and tools to stand out in a crowded landscape from leaders at 5 top MBA ... Show More

56m 3s

Aug 2025

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

Send us Fan MailGetting 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. In this episode, Jenny Rae shares exactly how to prepare for 2nd-round consulting interviews, including a ... Show More

6m 13s

Mar 2025

S17E3: McKinsey Automotive Industry Practice Case Interview

Send us Fan MailListen in on a real McKinsey-style case interview.Former McKinsey consultant Kabreya Ghaderi, who has coached dozens of candidates to MBB offers, guides a candidate through an automotive industry case interview - exactly like those used in McKinsey assessments.Fol ... Show More

53m 57s

Apr 2025

S17E14: Crafting an Unbeatable Consulting Resume

Send us Fan MailConsulting 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 c ... Show More

57m 8s

Jul 2023

S11E5: Overview of Management Consulting Interviews

Send us Fan MailIn this snippet from a recent Black Belt training call, Jenny Rae outlines what to expect in the consulting interview process, plus: Key case interview differences between firmsHow many rounds of interviews to expectDifferent types of cases5 parts of the case inte ... Show More

24m 36s

Nov 2024

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

Send us Fan MailListen 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 delivers ... Show More

44m 6s

Jan 2025

S16E9: McKinsey M&A Case Interview Example: Coffee Retailer Acquisition

Send us Fan MailIn this McKinsey M&A case interview demonstration, Management Consulted coach and former McKinsey Associate Partner, Divya Agarwal, provides a firsthand look at how top consulting firms approach case interviews. Listen to:Observe how MBB interviewers evaluate cand ... Show More

45m 27s

May 2024

S14E7: Roadmap to a U.S. Consulting Offer for International Candidates

Send us Fan MailLooking to break into the U.S. consulting industry as an international candidate? You’re in the right place!In this episode, the MC team break down:The 5 rules of U.S. recruitingNetworking, resume, and case interview prep tipsCreative pathways to break inTools for ... Show More

54m 16s

187: Case Interview Selection Criteria