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
S7E25: STAR Method Interview Questions and Answers
S7E24: McKinsey Mergers & Acquisitions Case Study Example
S7E23: Former McKinsey Consultant Solves BCG Chatbot Case
Listen as she breaks down what chatbot cases are (3:35), runs through the case (16:54), an…
S7E22: Recruiting at Bain & Company with Head of Consultant Recruiting Keith Bevans
- The state of the consultin…
S7E21: Solving the McKinsey Problem Solving Game (PSG)
Learn about open roles at L.E.K. Consulting: L.E.K. CAREERS
The McKinsey Problem Solving Game (PSG), now known as Solve, is the firm's latest twist on its recruiting process. It's a digi…
S7E20: How L.E.K. Helps the World's Top Companies Achieve Growth
Learn about open roles at L.E.K. Consulting: L.E.K. CAREERS
In this episode, we're joined by Maria Steingoltz, a Managing Director at L.E.K. Consulting. She shares with us about the firm…
S7E19: The PE Fund Turning Impact Investing On Its Head in South Africa
Learn about open roles at L.E.K. Consulting: L.E.K. CAREERS
Brendan Mullen is the Managing Director of Secha Capital, a Private Equity fund in South Africa. The fund takes a unique hands…
S7E18: McKinsey Financial Services Case Interview
Learn about open roles at L.E.K. Consulting: L.E.K. CAREERS
Welcome to another case walkthrough on Strategy Simplified. Today, Carrie Holland (ex-McK, ex-Google) walks an MBB candidate (…
S7E17: Finishing Strong: Case Interview Recommendations (5/5)
As we wrap up this Intro to the Case series, we're talking about the final recommendation. The final recommendation is an opportunity at the end of a case interview to provide a concise…
S7E16: McKinsey India to Deloitte Chicago with Deloitte Sr. Manager
Varun Madan made the leap from consulting in India with McKinsey to Deloitte in the U.S. through a series of strategic moves. If you're an international candidate or consultant wanting …
S7E15: Getting Creative with Case Interview Brainstorming Questions (4/5)
Brainstorming questions in a case interview are an opportunity for you to showcase creativity, business acumen, and structure. Today, Stephanie shares how to structure your approach to …
S7E14: 4-Week Case Prep Plan
Applying for consulting roles this summer but not sure where to start your preparation? This episode is for you. We cover:
- An overview of case interviews
- A 4-week interview prep plan
- Check…
S7E13: Making Sense of Case Math (3/5)
In the 3rd episode of this Intro to the Case Interview series, we're talking all things mental math - how to approach it, how to drive to insights, and how to translate charts and graph…
S7E12: Preparing for a Group Case Interview
Group case interviews are a tough variation of the traditional case interview where the interviewer is watching how you operate in a team setting. In this episode, Jenny Rae (ex-Bain) s…
S7E11: Building Effective Case Interview Frameworks (2/5)
For the 2nd installment of our Intro to the Case Interview series, we're teaching how to build effective case frameworks. If frameworks keep you up at night, you just may leave today be…
S7E10: From Darden MBA to BCG to Fannie Mae - Ryan's Story
In this episode, we get to hear from former BCGer Ryan Smith. Ryan got his start as an entrepreneur/business owner. He then ventured into the recruiting space before discovering consult…
S7E9: How to Crush Case Interview Openings (1/5)
In this new series, we're teaching on the 5 core pieces of the case interview. Starting at the beginning, ex-McKinsey Engagement Manager Stephanie Knight walks through how to crush the …
S7E8: From International Medical Graduate to Strategy Consulting at EY-Parthenon
Farouk is an International Medical Graduate from Lebanon who leveraged his MD into an internship with EY-Parthenon. Listen to catch his story of how he made the transition from medicine…
S7E7: Most Common Accenture Interview Questions (with Answers)
Accenture is the 600K-person behemoth of a consulting powerhouse with reach in seemingly every corner of society. Want to get a job there? You gotta go through the Accenture interview g…
S7E6: Daniel Liu, Managing Director at UT McCombs - A Conversation Around Career Strategy
In this episode, we're bringing you an engaging conversation with Daniel Liu, Managing Director for Career Education & Coaching at the McCombs School of Business at the University of Te…