Strategy Simplified
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.
Strategy Simplified
Latest Episodes
S23E6: Steel Industry to McKinsey: What Most MBAs Get Wrong
Daniel went from steel and automotive to McKinsey. His path wasn't conventional – and neither was his networking strategy.Instead of casting a wide net, he built 2 deep relationships at the firm – mentors who helped him at every stage.&n...
S23E5: The Summer Prep Window MBAs Miss – And How to Use It
Only 19% of McKinsey's new hires today are MBAs. In the mid-90s, that number was over 80%.The # of spots available for MBAs is shrinking – the competition isn't.MC coach Catherine Lee – ex-Deloitte, ex-BCG, Harvard MBA – breaks do...
S23E4: How Experienced Hires Break Into MBB: A Proven 4-Step System
Laura Ackermann once worked with a hospital executive in his 50s – years of running a mid-sized US hospital – who wanted to apply for McKinsey's Associate position.She was outraged.Not at him – at how common the pattern i...
S23E3: Bain's Up or Out Culture – What They Tell You (And What They Don't) | Consulting Unpacked
Bain told Jenny Rae on day 1 she'd be pushed out if she didn't perform. What they conveniently left out: almost everybody meets the bar.Up or out isn't the brutal filter most people fear. In the early years, it's a deliberate scare tacti...
S23E2: McKinsey Market Entry Case: Why the Right Answer Wasn't Enough
Kunal ran the numbers. Modern pizza wins on absolute profit and payback period.Then he flagged it: you're projecting nearly 200 pizzas a day for a restaurant that hasn't opened yet. That's the instinct that separates good from great....
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