287: Why consulting stars are never mana...

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

In this podcast we have listed some of the most common and most significant networking mistakes made by candidates. Since many of these have been made by clients, we have had an opportunity to discuss the mistakes, their motivations, the fall out and their response. Therefore, we ... Show More

Being a young business analyst or associate on the receiving end of blunt and harsh feedback from a partner is a very jarring experience. However, it is also somewhat of a compliment. I never understand this very, very important point until my mentor, a senior partner, pointed th ... 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

<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