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.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 591
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
S9E20: How to Recruit Early for Consulting Through Early Recruiting Programs
The last few years have seen a proliferation of early recruiting programs by firms like MBB, Big 4, and top boutique consulting firms.
These programs - i.e., Bridge to BCG, Bain BEL, Li…
S9E19: Consulting to Product Management - How Cara Made the Transition
If you're considering moving from consulting to product management, this interview is for you!
We're excited to featured Cara Jefferson's story, because not only did she break into consu…
S9E18: Spring Programs for Advanced Degrees at MBB, L.E.K. & ClearView
Spring programs for Advanced Degree Candidates are right around the corner and MBB, L.E.K., and ClearView want you to apply. Listen to this episode for an overview of the programs, who …
S9E17: Consulting Resume Review + Resume Best Practices
In this episode, Namaan and Lisa provide feedback on a Neuroscience PhD's consulting resume.
The goal? Build a killer consulting resume.
Listen in for insight into the skills consulting f…
S9E16: How to Get a Consulting Job at Bain With a Low GPA (Edward's Story)
Can you get a consulting job with a low GPA? Edward Collinson did it, breaking into Bain & Company from a non-target school.
With the odds stacked against him, how did he do it? Not onl…
S9E15: How to Improve Executive Presence by Building Communication Skills
Clear, structured communication is key to improving Executive Presence.
According to Harvard Business Review, 76% of your credibility as a presenter is based on how you deliver your pres…
S9E14: 2023 Top Consulting Firms
The world's top consulting firms in 2023. Broken down into 9 categories. Selected based on 7 key criteria: Prestige, Culture, Compensation, Work/Life Balance, Type of Project Work, Firm…
S9E13: The Horrors and Glories of Business Travel
In this episode, Namaan and Stephanie reveal their top travel hacks and tips from years of business travel and 80+ countries visited. In addition, they share their craziest travel horro…
S9E12: What is Consulting Travel Really Like in 2023?
Continuing our series on travel brings us this light-hearted conversation with Tripp Twyman, a former BCG consultant and Management Consulted case coach.
Tripp shares how travel at BCG …
S9E11: 2023 Consulting Salary Trends
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Consultant salaries in 2023 - what should you expect?
In this episode, we're breaking down Management Consulted's just-released annual consultin…
S9E10: M&A Case Example: Bain and Company
Preparing for Bain and Company case interviews? You're in the right place.
This mock case simulates exactly what to expect in a Bain interview - plus feedback for the candidate after it'…
S9E9: Best Travel Credit Cards for Business Travelers in 2023
At Management Consulted, we believe in maximizing life, not just career. And a big part of that for us is travel. Plus, a big part of our career is traveling, like it may be for you!
In …
S9E8: 5 Keys for Developing Executive Presence
Building Executive Presence - the ability to confidently manage stakeholders, instill confidence in your peers, and increase your professional credibility - is one of the keys that can …
S9E7: Why Do You Need A Travel Credit Card Strategy?
We're kicking off 2023 with a 4-part series covering a topic our community is passionate about: travel. Whether you travel 40x or 4x a year - for business, pleasure, or both - it's crit…
S9E6: Former BCG Consultant Conducts BCG-Style Case Interview
For the final episode of 2022, we're bringing you another edition of our case interview demos. This one features ex-BCG consultant Tripp Twyman as the interviewer and a candidate for MB…
S9E5: 2023 Consulting Salary Report... Coming Soon
The end of 2022 means one thing - Management Consulted's consulting salary report is coming soon! Listen in for a replay of a previous episode teasing a few changes you can expect to se…
S9E4: BCG Case Interview: Airline Subscription
In this BCG case, the client is an airline looking into launching a brand new subscription service. The interviewee's job? To ask the right questions and crunch the numbers to figure ou…
S9E3: Mini-MoneyCamp Workshop Led by Jenny Rae Le Roux
S9E2: BCG Mock Case Interview: Opera de Paris
The client in this BCG case study is a Parisian opera house needing to improve profitability due to an impending drop in government funding. Can our candidate crack the case?
The intervi…
S9E1: Do I Still Need a Cover Letter?
With more consulting firms making cover letters optional for applications, is it still worth the time and effort to submit one? Short answer: absolutely. Listen in to hear Stephanie sha…