8: Lessons in not placing a successful Wharton MBA| Listen on Anghami

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

Sep 2

877: Changing practice styles manages uncertainty (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we speak about our practice styles. Over the course of the case interview training program, it becomes very important for us to change our coaching style. First, candidates become used to solvi ... Show More

5m 32s

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 2023

Jocko Underground: The Protocol In Your Head Is Probably Wrong

Having the correct protocol for dealing with stressers. Doing good but unfulfilled as a young man. How to recover from making a terrible impression. Follow the money? Or follow the passion?Dealing with an environment full of gossip. How to raise your kids to be confident and self ... Show More

14m 26s

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

Jan 2022

210: Three career path options for consulting partners (Strategy Skills classics)

For this episode, let's revisit one of the classics by Strategy Skills where we discuss the 3 career path options that consultants face once they become partners. We discuss each career path and what it means for a consultant's career. These are differences that are crucial to ... Show More

13m 35s

Jul 2024

S14E19: 6 Reasons Working for BCG is Amazing... and 4 Reasons It’s Not

Send us Fan MailBCG is one of the world's foremost consulting firms, with thousands of applicants every year and only a small group selected for a job.There are lots of great reasons to consider working for BCG, but also a few reasons to steer clear. In this episode, Jenny Rae br ... Show More

12m 20s

Dec 2019

Skills Gaps

Are you underqualified for the job you want? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of Obed Louissaint, IBM’s head of talent. They talk through what to do when an MBA isn’t enough to get you into your desired role, you’re trying to keep your skills current as you spen ... Show More

33m 33s

Apr 2024

S13E20: 3 Reasons Why MBB or Bust Is NOT for Everyone

Send us Fan MailWe work with thousands of consulting candidates each year. 95% of them have McKinsey, Bain, and BCG as a target firm. And often, ONLY those 3 firms.We’re all for reaching for the stars, but we believe an “MBB or bust” approach is NOT the right approach for most as ... Show More

7m 45s

Feb 2025

Why being 'memorable' in an interview ISN'T a good thing!

Trying to stand out in an interview might seem like a smart strategy — but it can actually backfire!This week, Sarah and Emma unpack why your goal shouldn't be to be 'memorable'. From real-life candidates who stood out for all the wrong reasons (think overconfidence, robotic resp ... Show More

26m 13s

Nov 2024

163 - Dear CEOs: Stop Hiding Your Smartest People

Have you ever hired someone brilliant, only to find they aren’t delivering the impact you hoped for? Today, we’re tackling a common leadership paradox: Hiring smart people—then stopping them from using their skills. In today’s episode, we explore why com ... Show More

11m 49s

Sep 2025

246. Why Career Success Doesn't Translate at the Cocktail Hour

On paper, you look like the total package — successful, capable, and impressive. But the moment you walk into a networking event or business reception, your chest tightens and your mind races. You know you belong there, yet you feel awkward and ill at ease. In this episode, I unp ... Show More

13m 33s

May 2025

Curiosity, drive, willingness to learn: three qualities to display at science job interviews

Successful job candidates aren’t necessarily the smartest or most confident people in the room, Ilana Wisby tells Julie Gould in the first episode of a six-part weekly podcast series about hiring in science. Wisby, a physicist and former chief executive of Oxford Quantum Circuits ... Show More

15m 34s

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