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S15E3: 4 types of case interview formulas - and the formulas you NEED to know
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
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
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.
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?
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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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.
If you're in your early career, especially in your twenties, this episode is for you.
Incoming Kearney consultant Jay Hou takes over the podcast and interviews Jenny Rae to identify keys and mindsets to crush your twenties - financially, relationally, and otherwise.
You'll walk away inspired and equipped to tackle your twenties and set your life and career up for success.
If consulting isn't just writing on whiteboards in high-rise buildings and flying first class (and it's not), what is it?
This episode answers that question - specifically, what life at OC&C Strategy Consultants looks like through a conversation with Associate Consultants Isobel Miles and Akshaan Parikh.
We delve into:
The benefits of pure-play strategy work at OC&C
The firm's hybrid working model
What a week in the life
What team meetings and client check-ins look like
Examples of client engagements
How quickly the job changes
OC&C is hiring right now - see the links below to learn more and get in touch.
Today, we're talking about application deadlines for consulting. If you're a student, especially a current undergrad, Masters, or MBA, you'll want to listen in.
Jenny Rae and Japheth reveal:
Recruiting timelines for each candidate type
Why firms use application deadlines - and why deadlines matter
Leveraging diversity recruiting channels to your advantage
The approach for target vs. non-target students
Why networking is the great equalizer
Check out our deadlines page to see all upcoming dates for MBB, Big 4, and boutiques.
Looking for boutique consulting firm case interview examples? This Stax case interview example is what you’re looking for.
Stax Director Joel Slater leads a candidate through a private equity-oriented case. The big question needing an answer is: “Should we or should not invest in a business?”
The case focuses on a PE client interested in investing in a startup that manufactures traffic doors for grocery stores, restaurants, warehouses, and more.
Can the candidate crack the case and drive to a strong yes/no recommendation? Listen in to find out!
Noah's dream of joining the military as a pilot was shattered by an injury his sophomore year of college. Now, he's entering the workforce through a completely different pathway - as a consulting analyst at MBB.
His story is inspiring and helpful, so listen in for:
Inspiration on how to bounce back when life throws you a lemon
How Noah rebounded after receiving 0 consulting internship offers
Keys for getting and passing consulting interviews
Insight on how to tailor your resume for consulting
Kearney is one of the world's top consulting firms - interesting work, great people, supportive culture. Careers at the firm are highly coveted, but to get in, you have to pass a series of case interviews. Today, we're bringing you one of those interviews.
Tune in as Manager Caroline Queen leads a really fun case focused on increasing revenue and impact for a non-profit soccer league for women.
Can you solve the case alongside our candidate? Pull out a pencil and paper and follow along!
Do you have an upcoming Sell Weekend or are curious what they entail?
Jenny Rae reveals all in today's episode as she shares her process for selecting the Bain Atlanta office and how to make a great first impression on a firm during a Sell Weekend.
She breaks down:
Why Sell Weekends exist
How office selection fits into Sell Weekends
A strategy to optimize your Sell Weekend to set yourself for success with the firm
Major no-nos to avoid
Relevant Links Having a difficult time selecting a firm? Talk through your situation 1:1 with a member of our MBB team View upcoming application deadlines (MBB, Big 4, and Boutique firms) Join Black Belt consulting prep program (8hr 1:1 coaching, resume edits, online resources) Upskill for your consulting job through our Excel/PPT courses
AI. Automation. ESG. Machine Learning. The current rate of disruption taking place across industries and verticals can be overwhelming.
But today, Consultya Managing Director Ahmed Elkomy rejoins the podcast to simplify matters. In the conversation, Ahmed breaks down critical organizational transformation trends taking place inside the industrials sector.
Organizational transformation trends to know
Key challenges industrials organizations are facing today
How automation is affecting the industrials space
Organizational transformation best practices
The importance of upskilling
Pitfalls to avoid
See the links below to learn more about how Consultya partners with industrial organizations to transform their operations.
Mikael Berthiaume rode a rollercoaster into consulting at McKinsey, transitioned into the startup world, and is now prepping to go back to McK after his INSEAD MBA.
In the fast-paced conversation, Mikael pulls back the curtain on:
Mikael's journey from undergrad at a non-core school to McKinsey Analyst
His structured approach to networking and interview preparation
The importance of casting a wide net in consulting applications
The unexpected keys to landing a consulting role
Why he stepped away from consulting to move into the startup realm
Tools, resources, and practices that have been crucial to his success in both consulting and startups
His best advice for candidates with atypical backgrounds
How to work with Mikael and benefit from his expertise
And some fun personal insights, from SCUBA diving to globe-trotting!
If you're inspired by Mikael's approach to consulting, case interviews, and life, find a link below to work with him in a one-on-one setting.
Relevant Links Book a 1:1 coaching session with Mikael here Connect with Mikael on LinkedIn Join the Aug. 16 Case Math Intensive Sign up for the next Black Belt cohort (8hr 1:1 coaching, resume edits, online resources)
Listen to the Market Outsiders podcast, the new daily show with the Management Consulted team
Looking for a consulting role at the intersection of strategy and private equity? Stax is hiring now.
In this episode, Director Sameer Tejani runs through an interesting case that features a PE portfolio company looking to expand. The case also features a fun market sizing question.
There are 3 types of case interview math - verbal, chart, and graph. Today, Stephanie breaks down verbal math - what it is, how to approach it, and how to crush it.
Join the upcoming Case Math Intensive for a deep-dive into all 3 types of math and plenty of applied practice. The interactive session will be led by an ex-Bain consultant.
We're thrilled to partner with OC&C Strategy Consultants to bring you this live case demo.
OC&C Partner Carl Evander (B2B Services Practice) conducts a case that focused on a Private Equity firm looking to acquire a number of independent gyms in order to build out a new chain of gyms.
Solving the case is Camila, a bold volunteer from our community who is looking to move back into consulting after 4 years at Accenture.
Did you know 100% of the Fortune 500 are audited by the Big 4 firms - Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG? But who are each of the Big 4's main audit clients?
This episode gives you a breakdown of the most well-known companies that are audited by each of the Big 4 firms.
Listen to the end where we answer a Fan Mail question about Bain & Company applications (submit your own question using the link at the top).
Relevant Links Strategy Sprint $200 early bird discount expires soon - limited seats left Resume + cover letter editing package Next Black Belt case prep cohort is almost full - join today (includes resume/cover letter edits)
Book 15min call with Eden to identify which package is best for you
This week's live case interview features a former McKinsey Senior Analyst (Mikael) and a doctor (Gabriel). The case will see Gabriel attempt to rescue a European postal operator from profitability woes.
It's a fun public sector case study, so grab a pencil and paper and your problem-solving hat and follow along!
What do the Big 4 firms - Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG - pay? This episode breaks it all down:
Base salaries at Big 4 across levels
Which practice areas pay better
The difference between U.S. and international comp
We also share a few keys to landing a role at these prestigious professional services firms. Reach out for personalized help navigating Big 4 recruiting!
It's July and case prep is heating up as interview season comes around. Today's episode is a case interview demonstration in Bain's style of interview.
Our two stars - Divya Agarwal (former McKinsey Assoc. Partner, case coach) and Toma (4th year PhD) - demonstrate what to expect in a Bain interview. The case features a PE firm considering an acquisition of a pizza chain.
Can you solve the case alongside Toma? Follow along with a pencil and paper!
Eyeing a career at Deloitte - but not sure what you will stand to make? Today, we're debunking Deloitte salaries across levels and practice areas, from interns to Principals.
You'll leave today knowing:
Current salaries for all levels
Which Deloitte practices pay the best (and which don't)
Which positions have higher variable compensation
Tips and tricks to become a Deloitte consultant
& more
Is Deloitte one of your target firms? Get professional support to land the job - learn more.
Consultya is a boutique operations consultancy focused on the industrials sector. Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Consultya's Managing Director, Ahmed Elkomy.
We journey through Ahmed's history, how that shaped his view of operations transformation, and more:
Ahmed's journey from Construction Plant Manager to Consultant to Founder
Why he rejected a Partner promotion to return to school
Consultya's unique approach to consulting
Types of problems Consultya solves (and for who)
How Consultya combines coaching with consulting to drive value improvements ($1b+ to date)
Ops transformation mistakes to avoid
Does your org need help with operations transformation? Click below to learn more about the firm and how Consultya partners with industrial clients to achieve success.
We're back with Bates White for a deeper look into the world of economic consulting through a conversation with Amelia Irvine, a Manager in the firm's Life Sciences Practice.
The wide-ranging discussion covers:
How Amelia successfully transitioned from politics to consulting
What a "normal" day-in-the-life of an economic consultant looks like
Critical cover letter do's and don'ts
Key candidate qualities Bates White looks for
The Bates White case interview process - demystified
Why being able to get excited about dishwashers *may* mean you're cut out to be a consultant
Interested in working for a firm like Bates White? Good news - the firm is hiring! See current openings here.
We're back with Pete Giorgio, a Deloitte Principal who leads the firm's Global and US Sports practices, to uncover the business model of professional sports.
Put your helmet on for a wide-ranging conversation around:
Defining the professional sports market
Which of Porter's Five Forces are at play in the space?
The rise of youth sports
Levers teams and leagues pull to accelerate growth
Trends accelerating change in the sports landscape
Which team Pete could buy if he had the option
Relevant Links Episode #1 with Pete: listen now Raise your firm's brand awareness: reach out today Break into consulting this year with the help of Black Belt, our premium case prep program Deloitte's 2023 sports industry outlook report
With application deadlines right around the corner, there's no better time to share some consulting resume tips and tricks.
In today's episode, Lisa Bright (ex-McKinsey, lead editor at Management Consulted) provides detailed feedback on a real candidate's resume to take it from good-to-amazing.
There are some incredible learnings here - regardless of your background or experience.
Lieba - a biochemistry major at Yeshiva University - nailed the recruiting process at PwC. She starts a full-time consulting role there in fall 2023 after landing and completing an internship.
Listen in for her best advice and tips on transitioning from biochemistry to management consulting.
The advantage recruiting early for internships gives you
Why you should listen more than you speak in networking
How your diverse background can be your biggest asset in consulting
Embark on this conversation with Lieba and uncover inspiration, fresh perspectives, and invaluable advice for your consulting journey.
Zoe, originally from Zambia, applied to BCG five times before breaking in. His story is one of grit, determination, and embracing his unique personality.
Listen in for a wide-ranging discussion where we cover:
How Zoe faced imposter syndrome
Breaking down the consulting "rockstar" stereotype
Recruiting keys for international students
Case interview tips & best practices
Navigating visa sponsorship
Zoe's past life as a playwright
The conversation is an essential listen for anyone struggling with imposter syndrome in the recruiting process, especially international students.
Bates White is a leading economic consulting firm with tons of interesting opportunities for a range of talented folks.
Today, we're excited to bring on Scott Weishaar - a Partner in the firm's Life Sciences Practice - to share what makes the firm unique in the consulting landscape.
The conversation covers the below (and a whole lot more):
What the heck is economic consulting?
Clients the firm serves
Culture at the firm
What differentiates Bates White in the market
Promotions at the firm
Bates White's (hybrid) working model
Cover letter and general recruiting tips for candidates
BCG is one of the world's foremost consulting firms, with thousands of applicants every year and only a small group selected for a job.
There are lots of great reasons to consider working for BCG, but also a few reasons to steer clear. In this episode, Jenny Rae breaks down the pros and cons.
Listen to the end as we answer a Fan Mail question about Deloitte interviews (submit your own question using the link at the top).
If 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 consulting firms and who the top industry players are to help you decide where you might fit.
Today's 'intro to consulting' episode focuses on answering the question, "What the heck do consultants do?"
We break down what specific activities consultants spend their time on (spoiler: Excel, Excel, Excel), bust 3 common myths, and touch on work-life balance in your first couple years in consulting.