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    Rafa had couple of successful years at McKinsey, then a few more at a FinTech - but knew there was more for her career.

    Ultimately, she decided it was the right time to apply for business school.

    Listen to this episode to hear about her journey leading up to the decision, and much more.

    The unexpected reason Rafa left McKinseyHow she knew it was the right time for an MBATips to stand out in business school applicationsKeys to understanding your unique storyWhere Rafa ultimately decided to go

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    Big Sip, a high-end beverage company known for craft sodas, juices, and teas, seeks to expand to the East Coast. The company needs advice on whether to pursue this expansion and how to fund it, ideally through increased profits.

    That’s the scenario faced in this case interview demo led by Zach Tabbush, a Management Consulted case coach and former Bain consultant.

    Grab a pencil and paper and work through the case alongside Zach and a special guest!

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    Life Money & More
    A Podcast About Life, and Money. Hosted by Youtuber, and Real Estate Agent Sage Weiss

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    If you've got a PwC case interview coming up, this episode answers every question you might have:

    Is a PwC case different from a Strategy& case?How does the PwC case stack up to MBB case interviews? Is it more or less difficult? Interviewer-led or candidate-led?How much prep time is needed?

    Need PwC prep help? Reach out today explaining your situation and we'll give you our best advice & resources.

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    Stax is hiring! See open roles at this private equity consulting firm.

    In this episode, Jenny Rae chats with Roy Lockhart - a Stax Managing Director. Roy leads the exit planning/sell-side practice at Stax and has been involved in over 100 deals!

    Jenny Rae and Roy break down:

    The key seasons Roy has stayed with Stax for so longWhat career development looks like at Stax - and how it evolvesAdvice for young professionalsStax’ integrated approach to private equity consultingRoy’s most memorable client projects

    Stax Links and Previous Episodes
    Who is Stax? Learn more
    S11E10: Stax Private Equity Case Interview - Portfolio Company Growth
    S4E29: Stax Inc: the Entrepreneurial Firm Combining Strategy, Meritocracy, and Fun

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    MBB application deadlines are coming - Bain's deadline is July 7, 2024. You have just a couple weeks to get ensure your resume is top-notch.

    This episode is your playbook - listen to learn:

    How consulting firms screen resumesWhy you only need one best-practice resumeHow specificity helps bring your resume to lifeWhy you NEED to include your personal interests!3 common resume myths

    Reach out for a custom resume edit!

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    Life Money & More
    A Podcast About Life, and Money. Hosted by Youtuber, and Real Estate Agent Sage Weiss

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    Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights. Schedule a free 15min consultation with a member of the Management Consulted team. Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email our team ([email protected]) with any questions or feedback.
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    Getting a grasp on the most common case interview questions is fundamental to setting yourself up for success in the interview process, whether you’re interviewing at McKinsey, Capital One, or Amazon.

    Today, we’ll cover the 5 most common questions you should be prepared for - and how to answer them.

    As a bonus, Jenny Rae also shares a quick-hitting case prep plan for you to use TODAY.

    Make sure you are subscribed to the podcast!

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    Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights. Schedule a free 15min consultation with a member of the Management Consulted team. Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email our team ([email protected]) with any questions or feedback.
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    Why do consulting firms - and other corporate employers, from Fortune 500 companies to startups - use case interviews in the hiring process?

    If you’re applying to a McKinsey or Capital One or Deloitte, you’ll likely need to prepare for a case.

    In this episode, Jenny Rae shares the 3 reasons consulting firms and other companies utilize case interviews to assess candidates.

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    Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights. Schedule a free 15min consultation with a member of the Management Consulted team. Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email our team ([email protected]) with any questions or feedback.
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    Looking to break into the U.S. consulting industry as an international candidate? You’re in the right place!

    In this episode, the MC team break down:

    The 5 rules of U.S. recruitingNetworking, resume, and case interview prep tipsCreative pathways to break inTools for success

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    Learn more about SuperPrep for 20 hours of 1:1 coaching, including 1 hour with Jenny Rae
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    Life Money & More
    A Podcast About Life, and Money. Hosted by Youtuber, and Real Estate Agent Sage Weiss

    Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify


    Connect With Management Consulted

    Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights. Schedule a free 15min consultation with a member of the Management Consulted team. Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email our team ([email protected]) with any questions or feedback.
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    Nicky has launched an independent consulting firm - if you're thinking about starting your own firm, this episode is for you.

    Jenny Rae and Nicky uncover:

    How to identify what prospects wantKeys to getting your first saleThe psychology of launching a businessHow to establish a pricing strategy& much more

    Looking to start your own consulting firm? Learn more about 1:1 business coaching with Jenny Rae.

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    Listen to Nicky’s podcast
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    Join the Black Belt program for expert coaching and digital resources to break into consulting


    Life Money & More
    A Podcast About Life, and Money. Hosted by Youtuber, and Real Estate Agent Sage Weiss

    Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify


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    Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights. Schedule a free 15min consultation with a member of the Management Consulted team. Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email our team ([email protected]) with any questions or feedback.
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    This is a BCG case interview walkthrough with Edward Collinson (incoming-Bain) and Jenny Rae Le Roux (ex-Bain). The case is a BCG-style candidate-led case using the Profitability framework.

    If you're curious to see how an expert drives a full case from start to finish, you're in the right place! You can even pull out a pen and paper and do the case alongside Ed and Jenny Rae.

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    Learn about our Black Belt accelerated case interview prep program
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    Schedule a free 15-minute consultation with Eden

    Life Money & More
    A Podcast About Life, and Money. Hosted by Youtuber, and Real Estate Agent Sage Weiss

    Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify


    Connect With Management Consulted

    Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights. Schedule a free 15min consultation with a member of the Management Consulted team. Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email our team ([email protected]) with any questions or feedback.
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    Cover letters may seem antiquated, but if you’re applying to Boston Consulting Group, you’ll need a killer cover letter to apply.

    BCG is one of many firms that still prefers a cover letter, so today we’ll walk through how to shine in your cover letter through the structure, content, and format.

    Lastly, we’ll mention a few cover letter pro tips as well as red flags to avoid at all costs.

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    Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights. Schedule a free 15min consultation with a member of the Management Consulted team. Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email our team ([email protected]) with any questions or feedback.
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    Want to work for McKinsey? One of the first steps to an offer is prepping your resume. Today, Jenny Rae breaks down what separates a McKinsey resume from all other resumes.

    McKinsey hires the best of the best, so your CV needs to be top-notch, the crème de la crème of resumes for the firm to consider you.

    Ready for 5 surprising secrets of a killer McKinsey resume? Listen in!

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    Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights. Schedule a free 15min consultation with a member of the Management Consulted team. Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email our team ([email protected]) with any questions or feedback.
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    In this episode, Namaan breaks down a 5-part strategy for networking success in consulting.

    Why networking is critical to getting an offerThe 3 key objectives for every networking conversationHow firms evaluate candidates through the networking processWho to network with (and who to avoid)

    Happy networking! Not sure which next steps are right for you? Send our team an email.

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    Life Money & More
    A Podcast About Life, and Money. Hosted by Youtuber, and Real Estate Agent Sage Weiss

    Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify


    Connect With Management Consulted

    Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights. Schedule a free 15min consultation with a member of the Management Consulted team. Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email our team ([email protected]) with any questions or feedback.
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    Your 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 help them land interviews, there are 7 common resume mistakes we see all the time.

    Jenny Rae breaks down the 7 mistakes so you can put your best foot forward and land that interview.

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    Connect With Management Consulted

    Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights. Schedule a free 15min consultation with a member of the Management Consulted team. Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email our team ([email protected]) with any questions or feedback.
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    In this short episode, L.E.K. Consulting Managing Director Matt Mancuso shares:

    What type of work the firm doesThe firm's capabilities and core sectorsA recent client case study

    Get access to the full L.E.K. info session - and future firm sessions - by joining Black Belt.

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    L.E.K. job openings


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    Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights. Schedule a free 15min consultation with a member of the Management Consulted team. Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email our team ([email protected]) with any questions or feedback.
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    There is an entire world of boutique consulting firms beyond the big name firms. Hundreds of great boutique firms doing good work.

    In this episode, you'll meet 6 incredible boutiques who share:

    The surprising benefits of boutique firmsKey differences between boutiques and MBB/Big 4How candidates can identify where they fitAmazing job openings

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    See job opportunities at these firms
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    Life Money & More
    A Podcast About Life, and Money. Hosted by Youtuber, and Real Estate Agent Sage Weiss

    Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify


    Connect With Management Consulted

    Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights. Schedule a free 15min consultation with a member of the Management Consulted team. Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email our team ([email protected]) with any questions or feedback.
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    Prepping to make a go at consulting? Having the right type of experience on your resume is key to opening the right doors.

    Today, Jenny Rae (ex-Bain) shares 4 specific ways to build that experience for your resume - so you can stand out for all the right reasons.

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    Build consulting experience for your resume through Strategy Sprint
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    Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights. Schedule a free 15min consultation with a member of the Management Consulted team. Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email our team ([email protected]) with any questions or feedback.
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    Prepping for MBB case interviews? You need to know:

    What a "good" performance looks likeHow to use scoring criteria to self-assessWhat the interviewer is seeing / thinking as they walk you through the case

    That's exactly what Ryan (McKinsey) demonstrates in this episode by walking through a case 2 times:

    The 1st time, he runs through it as a candidateThe 2nd time, he gives himself feedback based on MC scoring criteria and walks through his rationale for each answer

    Happy prepping!

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    Life Money & More
    A Podcast About Life, and Money. Hosted by Youtuber, and Real Estate Agent Sage Weiss

    Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify


    Connect With Management Consulted

    Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights. Schedule a free 15min consultation with a member of the Management Consulted team. Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email our team ([email protected]) with any questions or feedback.
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    If you are tired of:

    Having meetings derailed by stakeholder objectionsGetting blindsided by questions you didn't anticipateLosing authority in presentations

    You'll want to listen to this episode. Namaan and Eden share strategies and tips to conquer objections and exhibit confidence in any meeting.

    If you want better results from your meetings and a stronger reputation to boot - tune in.

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    Life Money & More
    A Podcast About Life, and Money. Hosted by Youtuber, and Real Estate Agent Sage Weiss

    Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify


    Connect With Management Consulted

    Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights. Schedule a free 15min consultation with a member of the Management Consulted team. Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email our team ([email protected]) with any questions or feedback.
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    We get this question all the time: "How do I identify which firm is the right fit for me?"

    Do you go the MBB route or stick with boutiques? What about the Big 4? Industry-specialist vs generalist? Big or small?

    In this episode, Namaan shares a framework for how to find the right firm for you. He covers:

    The 4 brutal mistakes you're probably makingHow to craft a list of 6-8 target firmsThe MC mindset for firm selection5 components for identifying target firmsKeys to get interview invites

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    2 weeks only - $200 discount on the Strategy Sprint consulting project ends April 26, 2024; see if consulting is for you and add U.S. work experience to your resume!
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    Join Black Belt for personalized recruiting support
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    Life Money & More
    A Podcast About Life, and Money. Hosted by Youtuber, and Real Estate Agent Sage Weiss

    Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify


    Connect With Management Consulted

    Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights. Schedule a free 15min consultation with a member of the Management Consulted team. Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email our team ([email protected]) with any questions or feedback.