Having a brilliant profile and credentials is good, but not great. In this podcast we discuss the hurdles which caused a brilliant Wharton MBA to stumble during their interviews. Much came down to the candidate simply not understanding the consulting culture and not acting on feedback. Moreover, McKinsey, especially BCG, look for reserved leaders versus over ... Show More
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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
May 2022
S7E5: How Consulting Firms View Online MBAs
Send us a textConsulting firms do NOT view online MBAs as favorably as on-campus MBA programs.
While online MBAs are a convenient way to earn a business degree, if you're getting your MBA as a means to break into consulting, you should take pause. In this episode, Jenny Rae ... Show More
6m 41s
Mar 2023
Using an MBA in education--A conversation with Recy Dunn: B-Schooled episode 151
For this episode of B-Schooled we sit down the Recy Dunn. Recy currently serves as the CEO of Ascend Public Charter Schools and oversees a network of 16 schools serving 6,000 students in grades K-12 across Brooklyn, NY. Prior to his role with Ascend, Recy served as the Chief Str ... Show More
31m 1s
Nov 2023
How personal should you get in your MBA essays?: B-Schooled episode 184
In this replay of a popular episode, Erika is joined by her SBC colleague Lisa, former Director of MBA Admissions for the full-time and part-time MBA programs at Rice University’s Jones School, to have a discussion about when it is and isn't a good idea to share deeply personal s ... Show More
28m 37s
May 2024
S14E1: The 7 Deadly Sins of Consulting Resumes
Send us a textYour consulting resume is the key to getting in the door to consulting firms like McKinsey, Bain, BCG, Deloitte, Accenture, and more.
But even one mistake could derail your chances.
After working with thousands of consulting candidates to rewrite their resumes and h ... Show More
13m 4s