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Strategy Simplified
Management Consulted
Frequency: 1 episode/3d. Total Eps: 570

Strategy Simplified is here to demystify the consulting industry and help you land your dream job in management consulting. Hosted by the expert team at Management Consulted - the world's largest resource for consulting news and interview prep - each episode covers topics related to the consulting world, from interview preparation and case study techniques to networking strategies and industry trends. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to make a transition, Strategy Simplified is the go-to resource for anyone looking to break into the consulting industry. With actionable advice, insider tips, and real-life success stories, this podcast is the ultimate guide to simplifying your career strategy and landing your dream consulting job.
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S15E3: 4 types of case interview formulas - and the formulas you NEED to know
Season 15 · Episode 3
mercredi 4 septembre 2024 • Duration 07:40
Knowing case interview formulas won’t necessarily set you apart - but not knowing them will almost certainly lead to failure.
It’s critical to not only know the key case formulas, but also how and when to apply them to business problems.
In this episode, we’ll discuss:
- The 4 types of case formulas
- Key formulas to memorize
- Case formula tips and tricks
Management Consulted Links
Join Black Belt to build your business acumen and prep for case interviews with an expert coach
Download free case formulas cheat sheet
Partner Links
More info on Palm Tree careers
Connect With Management Consulted
- Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team.
- Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube!
- Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights!
- Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more.
- Email us ([email protected]) with questions or feedback.
S15E2: BCG Case Interview Example | Golf Ball Manufacturer
Season 15 · Episode 2
vendredi 30 août 2024 • Duration 46:54
Listen in and follow along to this case interview demonstration to learn what to expect in a BCG case interview. The case is led by Marcus Jilla, a Management Consulted coach and former BCG consultant and project leader.
The case features a golf ball manufacturer and supplier considering a new market. The key question is: “Should we enter this market? If so, how?”
Marcus works with candidates 1:1 to prep for case interviews using a personalized approach. Join a Management Consulted program like Black Belt (8 hours of coaching) to work with him.
Management Consulted Links
Book a meeting with Eden
Book expert coaching with Marcus: 1-hour, 4-hour, and 8-hour packages available
Limited seats available for the next Black Belt case prep cohort
See upcoming consulting application deadlines for MBB, Big 4, and more
Partner Links
More info on Palm Tree careers
Connect With Management Consulted
- Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team.
- Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube!
- Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights!
- Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more.
- Email us ([email protected]) with questions or feedback.
S14E23: Professional Musician to Consultant at Bain & Company (Ty's Story)
Season 14 · Episode 23
mercredi 31 juillet 2024 • Duration 33:16
Ready to get inspired? Ty Sheets started out as a professional musician and spent a stint as a teacher before ultimately landing a consulting offer at Bain & Company.
In this conversation, Ty shares the keys to his Bain offer, including the strategy he employed to succeed in networking, case interviews, and more.
This episode includes a Fan Mail segment on the best consulting firms for work-life balance.
Relevant Links
Join the August Black Belt cohort - limited seats left
Book a free consultation with Eden
Explore firms in the Consulting Firm Directory
Connect With Management Consulted
- Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team.
- Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube!
- Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights!
- Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more.
- Email us ([email protected]) with questions or feedback.
S11E26: What's the market for international students? Do firms keep networking notes? + more Q&A
Season 11 · Episode 26
vendredi 29 septembre 2023 • Duration 48:36
In this episode, our team answers a flurry of questions submitted by the community. Got a question of your own? Ask it in an upcoming Extreme Consulting Makeover session.
The MC team - Jenny Rae and Ed - bring the heat in response to the below questions:
- How do I prepare for fit interviews?
- Do firms take notes on my networking interactions?
- Can I negotiate my salary?
- What's the market for international students?
- How can a Professional MBA land a consulting offer?
- How old is "too old" for consulting?
- & more!
Send our team a note with follow-up questions!
Relevant Links
Register for our next Extreme Consulting Makeover session (Tuesdays at 12pm ET)
Apply for an Extreme Consulting Makeover (free!)
Access the recording of this session (plus previous sessions)
See latest consulting salaries report
Connect with Bates White
See open roles at Bates White
Contact the Bates White team: [email protected]
Connect With Management Consulted
- Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team.
- Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube!
- Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights!
- Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more.
- Email us ([email protected]) with questions or feedback.
S11E25: Day-in-the-Life of a Private Equity Consultant at IGS (feat. Raymond Meijer)
Season 11 · Episode 25
mercredi 27 septembre 2023 • Duration 37:05
Investor Group Services (IGS) is hiring across levels and locations inside the U.S.! This conversation with VP Raymond Meijer provides a comprehensive look into what sets IGS apart as a great place to work.
You'll learn about:
- How the work evolves as you get promoted
- The firm's double-staffing model
- How much time consultants spent in Excel/PowerPoint vs. in meetings
- What C-suite exposure looks like (spoiler: it starts early)
- Tips to land a role at the firm (hint: network your butt off!)
- How IGSers can contribute to non-client facing work
If you like what you hear from Raymond, click the links below to find the role that's right for you.
Current Openings at IGS
Other IGS Links
Connect with IGS' recruiting team: [email protected]
Learn more about careers at IGS
Listen to previous Strategy Simplified episodes with IGS
Connect with Raymond on LinkedIn
Management Consulted Links
Get $200 off Strategy Sprint (1-week consulting project) if you join by October 6th
Get FastTrack training to accelerate your career (Excel/PPT)
Connect With Management Consulted
- Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team.
- Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube!
- Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights!
- Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more.
- Email us ([email protected]) with questions or feedback.
S11E24: 10 reasons to work for McKinsey... and 6 reasons not to
Season 11 · Episode 24
vendredi 22 septembre 2023 • Duration 13:44
There are lots of AMAZING reasons to work for McKinsey - and today, Jenny Rae shares 10 of the best ones.
But... it's not all sunshine and roses at McKinsey - we believe there are 6 definite cons of work at McKinsey.
Listen in for the hold, hard facts about life at The Firm.
Relevant Links
Work with McKinsey consultants to prep for interviews through Black Belt
Industry-insider info on McKinsey
Free case prep course
Connect With Management Consulted
- Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team.
- Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube!
- Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights!
- Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more.
- Email us ([email protected]) with questions or feedback.
S11E23: Basketball to BCG: How Jordan Broke in from a Non-Traditional Background
Season 11 · Episode 23
mercredi 20 septembre 2023 • Duration 29:36
Jordan Clarke played professional basketball for three years overseas before breaking into BCG via an MBA (University of Virginia, Darden School of Business).
Hear his inspiring story firsthand on this episode of Strategy Simplified. All the details are here, including:
- How Jordan optimized his business school choice for breaking into consulting
- His open approach to networking
- The importance of putting people first in the recruiting process
- Why being decisive about your office choices is critical
- The reason he left BCG to pursue a role at Nike
If you enjoyed Jordan’s story and his approach to case interview coaching, find a link below to see his calendar and schedule a 1:1 session.
Relevant Links
See Jordan's coaching calendar
Join Black Belt case prep program
Follow Jordan on LinkedIn
Email Jordan
Connect With Management Consulted
- Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team.
- Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube!
- Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights!
- Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more.
- Email us ([email protected]) with questions or feedback.
S11E22: Bain M&A Case Solved by Duke Masters Candidate
Season 11 · Episode 22
vendredi 15 septembre 2023 • Duration 39:02
The client in this tough Bain M&A case interview is an airline considering an investment into an e-commerce company. The candidate (Masters in Engineering Management at Duke) does a great job driving through to a strong investment recommendation - listen to see what she recommended!
Work with our team of MBB coaches through Black Belt (below) for personalized case interview coaching.
Relevant Links
Volunteer for a future live case
Black Belt case prep program: learn more
Join free LinkedIn case partner group
Connect With Management Consulted
- Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team.
- Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube!
- Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights!
- Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more.
- Email us ([email protected]) with questions or feedback.
S11E21: Super Storylines for Captivating Presentations
Season 11 · Episode 21
mercredi 13 septembre 2023 • Duration 54:10
Tired of sitting in boring meetings and delivering presentations no one acts on? Sick of spending hours creating slides you'll never present?
If you find yourself struggling to communicate in a way that breaks through with your audience, this episode is for you.
Namaan and Jenny Rae walk through a practical framework to help you quickly motivate action from your key stakeholders and spend less time creating slides.
Relevant Links
Learn more about Management Consulted's storytelling trainings
Watch the video of this conversation (with slides)
Join our email list to be notified of future live events
Connect With Management Consulted
- Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team.
- Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube!
- Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights!
- Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more.
- Email us ([email protected]) with questions or feedback.
S11E20: From Nuclear Engineering to a Consulting Offer – Denyce’s Story
Season 11 · Episode 20
vendredi 8 septembre 2023 • Duration 23:12
If you are an undergraduate engineering student looking to break into consulting, Denyce’s story is for you.
With a passion for sustainability and a background in nuclear engineering, Denyce – an undergraduate student at the University of Toronto with no business experience – decided to pursue consulting as a way to make a bigger impact right out of the gate.
In this conversation, she shares the passion that drove her to consulting, discusses the struggles and successes she experienced with recruiting, and highlights the importance of networking and community during the process.
Relevant Links
MBB case coaching (Black Belt)
Upcoming application deadlines
Free consulting resume guide
Case interview prep course
Connect With Management Consulted
- Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team.
- Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube!
- Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights!
- Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more.
- Email us ([email protected]) with questions or feedback.