Sep 28

880: 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

Sep 16

879: Myths about management consulting (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

This general podcast describes some of the common misconceptions applicants and even practicing McKinsey/BCG consultants have about their own firms. It will be useful to anyone who wants to understand some of the broad themes and misunderstandings about the profession. Here are s ... Show More

12m 30s

Sep 9

878: Economic impact of poor business judgement (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we discuss the economic impact of poor business judgement. The economic impact of poor business judgement, is a topic we managed every day as partners. Each time an associate made a poor "commo ... Show More

8m 18s

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

54m 53s

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

52m 47s

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

55m 57s

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

23m 25s

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

42m 56s

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

44m 17s

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

53m 6s

187: Case Interview Selection Criteria