What happens when going from a broke college student to a first-time working professional? Often - personal finance chaos.  Today, Namaan and Jenny Rae share keys to setting up your personal finances when starting your career. The 3 "money buckets" to set up right awayThe benefits of automating your money systemHow to live life "outside the spreadsheet"Navigating the emotions of personal financeListen for game-changing personal finance keys for first-time working professionals. Relevant...

There are thousands of consulting firms out there - how do you decide which is right for you? We're excited to announce that Management Consulted's annual ranking of the world's top firms is now LIVE - check it out! We've been keeping a strong pulse on the industry for over a decade and know what makes a great firm a great firm. Every year, we evaluate hundreds of firms - only the cream of the crop end up on the ranking. Listen in to learn how we pick the top firms, the 8 categories of...

If you are an advanced degree student looking to break into consulting, Vinura’s story is for you. With a background in research and a history in medicine, Vinura decided to pursue consulting as a way to branch out from his medical background. Despite being the only student in his program to recruit for consulting, he landed a BCG offer. In this conversation, he shares the passion that drove him to consulting, the struggles and successes he experienced with recruiting, and the usefulness...

February and March is peak application season for advanced degree candidates -  PhDs, MDs, JDs, Postdocs, PharmDs, etc. In fact, the first bridge program application deadlines close on February 19. These bridge programs are a fast track for advanced degrees to break into Bain, BCG, McKinsey, L.E.K., and more. In this episode, Jenny Rae breaks down everything you need to know about bridge programs: Who they are forWhat they areWhy and when to applyResume tipsInterview tipsRelevant Links 2024...

I (Jenny Rae) was ill-equipped to start as an analyst (Associate Consultant) at Bain & Company. Bain provided an accounting fill-in-the-blank workbook, gave a general overview of a few things we would need to know - but the things Bain glossed over were incredibly important. Here are 3 things I wish I knew as a first-year analyst at Bain. Relevant Links $200 Early Bird discount on Strategy Sprint expires  February 9th Learn how to use PowerPoint and Excel for consulting through our...

Partner in consulting are largely misunderstood. What do they do - really? Today, Jenny Rae breaks down the role of a Partner into 3 main functions. In addition, she shares: How long it takes to make PartnerCompensation for Partners& moreIf you want to get into consulting, you'll want to get a few years under your belt and see if you like the work. Who knows - you may end up on the Partner track! Relevant Links Looking to break into consulting? Join our Black Belt case prep program for...

Omar is a former Oliver Wyman Summer Consultant and current McKinsey Business Analyst - on today's episode, he demonstrates what to expect in McKinsey cases. Get your McKinsey case practice on track by grabbing a pencil and paper to follow along. This case features an e-commerce marketplace in Europe looking for ways to grow revenue. Can our candidate crack the case? Listen to find out! Relevant Links Video recording of this case demo Join the new MC Community! Learn more about Strategy...

Shane navigated the Boston Consulting Group recruiting process to land an incredible internship. How? In this episode, we dive into his journey to uncover: Shane's lightbulb moment for choosing strategy consultingHow he answered "Why BCG?"Critical case prep tips for a firm like BCGTips for the day of your interviewShane's approach to selecting the Dallas office (spoiler: you can't game the system)The episode is chock full of tips you can apply to your own recruiting journey. Ready to...

Uncertainty looms over the consulting landscape in the midst of depressed hiring, ever-evolving industry dynamics, and economic unease. If you want to know what to expect for  consulting salaries in 2024, look no further than this episode. Management Consulted’s expert team details key compensation trends taking place - and what they mean for candidates and the industry. In addition, they share shifts in base salaries, benefits, bonuses, and more for consultants in 2024. Relevant...

DOWNLOAD 2024 SALARY REPORT HERE It's finally here - the 2024 Consulting Salary Report! Download it for free at the link above. The report contains: Comp data for 100+ firmsKey themes to knowInsights for 2025 salariesHave new data to add? Submit it securely and anonymously. Relevant Links Download the 2024 Salary Report Reach out for custom comp reports Connect with Management Consulted Connect With Management Consulted Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for...

Are you an Advanced Degree Candidate (ADC) asking if it's possible to break into management consulting? The short answer is "YES!" Today, we’ll break down: Why consulting firms hire ADCsPathways to break inRecruiting tips and tricksMake sure you look into the spring "bridge" programs that top firms (i.e., MBB, L.E.K., ClearView) put on. Learn more. Relevant Links Bridge program application deadlines Get a $200 discount on Strategy Sprint until February 9th, 2024 Custom consulting resume...

A number of top consulting firms have delayed start dates for full-time hires.  If you were affected, what’s the best way to respond?  Today, we’ll share which firms have delayed starts and 5 ideas for making the most out of a tough situation. The 5 ideas are: Focus on what you can controlExplore your passionsBuild your resume Keep your skills sharpJust chill outRelevant Links Join Black Belt for a 1-year pass to the brand new MC Community Get consulting experience for your resume in...

Lots of folks attempt a transition from a Big 4 firm to MBB - for many reasons. Better pay, higher prestige, more lucrative exit ops, and more. The transition is not easy - just because you have Big 4 on your resume doesn't guarantee MBB will consider you. However, we have helped hundreds make the transition and you can too if you're ready to follow an expert strategy and work your booty off. Today, Jenny Rae shares 4 keys to a successful transition from Big 4 to MBB. Relevant Links The MC...

Omar took a winding road to strategy consulting at McKinsey: No business degree or backgroundChanging majors multiple timesDidn't know he wanted to work in consultingThe critical thing? Omar didn't disqualify himself because of his background! His story is filled with "aha!" moments and learnings that will apply to many aspiring consultants. Listen in to get inspired and fired up. Relevant Links Get $200 off Strategy Sprint (Join the March, May, or November projects) Work with our MBB team...

In today's powerful episode, we're diving into the realm of executive presence. Our host, Jenny Rae Le Roux, shares 8 timeless principles for unleashing your career potential by building executive presence. Ready for your  career breakthrough? Hit 'play' for 8 ideas to not only survive but thrive in 2024. Relevant Links Executive presence training for your organization Get noticed through Power Presentation coaching Connect With Management Consulted Follow Management Consulted on...

Are you tired of your presentations falling flat and not moving the needle inside your org? Or worse - are you boring your audience? In this podcast, Jenny Rae shares 5 key principles to help you master presentations and increase your influence at work. Relevant Links Presentation Training for your team Learn more about Power Presentations Connect With Management Consulted Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights....

In this McKinsey case interview, a convenience store chain in Thailand is facing declining revenue - how can the chain reverse the decline? Tune in to find out! The interviewer today is Eli Gentle, a Management Consulted case coach and former McKinsey Engagement Manager. Eli has assessed 400+ candidates and worked on multiple campus recruiting teams. Interested in being coached by Eli? See below for a link to connect. Relevant Links If you want the best odds to break into consulting, join...

Navigating a career in consulting can be daunting, especially for women in a male-dominated industry. This episode is a life-changing hour designed to help women make their mark in consulting. You’ll hear from successful female consultants at A&M CRG, DKI Health, Palm Tree, and Stax on navigating the recruitment process and excelling in the workplace. Ready to step into the world of consulting with confidence? Listen now. Relevant Links Connect with opportunities at these firms Join...

Tired of mile-long email chains with constant back and forth that don't accomplish anything? Or worse yet - do your emails get consistently ignored? Email is the most common way you communicate with clients and  internal leaders. If you’re not conveying clarity and executive presence through your emails, you are capping your own professional influence. Join the Management Consulted team in this email writing workshop to learn how to write more effective emails and increase your...

In this case interview demonstration, Shane Muselmann (previous BCG intern; incoming Consultant) demonstrates a really interesting BCG case interview. In the case - that Shane created from scratch! - a solar developer is looking for a regional expansion strategy. Can our mystery candidate (a volunteer from the community) crack the case? You'll find out. Relevant Links Join Strategy Sprint - the 1-week  consulting project Learn more about the Black Belt case prep program Watch the video...

Rafa Lellis was the first non-engineer to break into McKinsey Brazil’s internship program. The kicker? She worked there at the same time as attending law school! Hear her inspiring story firsthand on this episode of Strategy Simplified, including: How Rafa leveraged networking to break into and succeed at McKinsey How she uses the skills she developed in consulting to succeed in fintechHow she tailored her case prep approach from her own experiences, her time at McKinsey, and her work with...

How are leading employers thinking about DEI recruiting? Listen to hear directly from: AccentureeBayHersheyPwCSercoClick here to find opportunities for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds at these organizations. Relevant Links Register for an upcoming panel event Select your affiliation to receive future opportunities and events Connect With Management Consulted Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights. Schedule a...

The Texas History museum has experienced unusually high HR costs - can McKinsey fix the issue? That’s the scenario faced in this case interview demo led by Ryan Boutwell, a previous McKinsey Summer Associate who is returning to the firm full-time. The candidate is Camiel, an undergraduate student who plans to apply to top consulting firms like MBB. Put on your casing hat and test your skills with this fun case. Relevant Links See the video recording and chart from the case Need case prep...

We catch up with Marc Cosentino - a legend in the field of case interviews. Marc wrote the ever-popular guide on case interviews, Case in Point, and has trained more than 150k people in his nearly 30 years of experience. Marc reveals his "aha!" moment for writing Case in Point, how case interviews have evolved, crucial skills for young professionals, and why he loves Winston Churchill. Relevant Links Buy Case In Point Join our December MBA case prep cohort Register for an upcoming Extreme...

MBA first years, your internship interviews will take place in January and February (I.e., McKinsey candidates in the U.S. will interview January 4).  This podcast is exactly what you need to crush your interviews, covering: A market sizing exercise (the foundation of all case interviews)MC's recommended case prep strategyCheckpoints to hit between now and interviewsGet expert support in your case prep journey through our December MBA case prep cohort - learn more. Relevant Links See...