287: Why consulting stars are never mana...

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

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

For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we discuss why you should bring energy to the interview. Lots of candidates leave it to the interviewer to determine the energy levels, tone and mood of the call. That is a bad idea. In our exp ... Show More

<p>Referrals can be a great avenue in building your consulting business. But how can you achieve that? In this episode, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kleinjaime/">Jaime Klein</a>, Founder and CEO of <a href="https://www.inspirehumanresources.com/">Inspire Human Resources</ ... Show More

<p>How do you become an outstanding management consultant? Should you excel at analysis? Should you master problem-solving? Should you become the world's most gifted communicator?</p> <p>You could master all of the aforementioned items and still be an average management consultan ... Show More

<p>For this episode, let's revisit one of the classics by Strategy Skills where we talk about one of the issues that we deal with at Firmsconsulting and which many ex employees of major consulting firms (e.g. ex McKinsey and ex BCG consultants) encounter as they embark on buildin ... Show More

Send a textIf you've been tuning in to our recent 'intro to consulting' series, you know what consulting is and what consultants do. Now it’s time to shed light on the companies that are out there.In this episode, Jenny Rae (ex-Bain) shares the different types of management consu ... Show More

Send a textWe 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 aspirin ... Show More

<p>Are you considering a career shift? Keep in mind that you don’t have to go far from your industry just to find the right one. Consulting is a great choice, and it can elevate your career to a completely different level. <a href="https://www.nabeelmahmood.com/">Nabeel Mahmood</ ... Show More

<p>For this episode, let's revisit a Strategy Skills classic where we discuss one important thing you always need to present in all of your management consulting projects, a business case.</p> <p>If you are not presenting a business case to a client, or a benefits case, I prefer ... Show More

Send a textIn today's tough recruiting environment, tthe importance of a strategic approach cannot be underestimated.In this episode, our team breaks down:The 3 “A” pillars that all consultants developed to land their offersHow to avoid the mistakes that hinder thousands of candi ... Show More

Send a textThere are thousands of consulting firms out there - how do you decide which is right for you? We're excited to announce that Management Consulted's annual ranking of the world's top firms is now LIVE - check it out!We've been keeping a strong pulse on the industry for ... Show More