Apr 29

854: Important case interview elements to consider (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we talk about important case interview elements to consider. Analyzing customers, competitors and the market: 3 areas which must always be considered in cases, even when it is not clear why. In ... Show More

9m 51s

Apr 27

853: Brainstorming with definitions (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we talk about brainstorming with definitions. Brainstorming is very difficult and a crucial skill to have when solving cases, especially with McKinsey where the interviewer will constantly ask ... Show More

5m 25s

Apr 22

852: Giving interviewers benefit of the doubt (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we talk about the importance of you, the candidate, never ever giving the interviewer the benefit of the doubt, why this is vital, how to do this in a case and the improvement it will immediate ... Show More

8m 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

Aug 2021

489: Get Unstuck in Your Career with Your Next Move, Best Move

I know this show is mainly about entrepreneurship and advice for business owners, but part of that is an incredible community of side-hustlers, starting and growing a business in your off hours and dedicating your days to advancing your career. Is that you? Then you’re going to l ... Show More

48m 21s

Dec 2023

Office Hours: Cause-Related Marketing, Why Young People Should Get to a City, and How to Talk to Your Boss About Career Development

Scott discusses the trends around cause-based marketing, speaking as to why companies should avoid making statements on social issues. He then gives advice to a listener wondering whether to move to a bigger city for career opportunities. He wraps up with his thoughts on navigati ... Show More

19m 5s

Dec 2022

301: Audemars Piguet & leadership (Strategy Skills classics)

For this episode, let's revisit a Strategy Skills classic where we explain how leadership is defined at great firms like McKinsey and BCG, and how we also manage leadership transition at FC. It will surprise you to see how different the mindset can be and that we think about thes ... Show More

15m 40s

Jan 2021

"I don't know what I want to do with my life" | How To Figure Out Your Career Path

Are you feeling completely overwhelmed and unsure of what you want to do with your career? YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Today we are going to talk through how to figure out what the heck you want to do with the rest of your working years! If you want more careers content head ove ... Show More

13m 32s

Dec 2023

409: Being competitive the right way (Strategy Skills classics)

For this episode, let's revisit the 42nd podcast on the <a href= "https://www.firmsconsulting.com/corporate-business-unit-strategy/#step-0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Corporate Strategy & Transformation</a> study. What I noticed on this, and other studies is that th ... Show More

14m 10s

Jul 2022

258: Being competitive the right way (Strategy Skills classics)

For this episode, let's revisit the 42nd podcast on the Corporate Strategy & Transformation study. What I noticed on this, and other studies is that the associates and business analysts are very competitive, in a way that is damaging to clients, to the firm and to their own caree ... Show More

14m 10s

Oct 2019

[003] "Am I McKinsey material?" ... This episode will answer that question for once and for all. But it might not the answer you expected...

What is the consulting firms criteria? What do I need to have on my CV? Which internships do I need to have in order to have a chance in the process? All these question come up when considering career in Consulting.  Yet, there is a fundamental flaw in a all these ... Show More

13m 13s

Mar 2024

#164: The Graceful Exit—How to Quit Your Job Without Burning Bridges

Are you mulling over the decision to leave your job, but worried about the potential fallout? Quitting a job is never a simple decision. It's fraught with concerns about the future, your career prospects, and your professional relationships. And the fear of leaving on bad term ... Show More

32m 2s

80: Consulting Career