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
S6E16: Last Minute Case Interview Tips
If you have a case interview coming up and you don't have weeks or months to prepare, this episode is for you. We go over exactly what you can - and should - do to get ready for an inte…
S6E15: 7 Tips to Upgrade Your Talent Acquisition Strategy
Is your talent acquisition strategy working? If you don't have an effective talent acquisition strategy - or worse, no strategy at all - this episode is for you. We share 7 top tips to …
S6E14: From BCG to FinTech - Yusuf's Story
Kicking off a new series of interviews is Yusuf Shaikh. He broke into BCG right out undergrad, then leveraged that to move into Private Equity. Now, Yusuf advises South Africa's leading…
S6E13: BCG Marketing Case Study - Mock Interview
In this episode, Morais goes toe-to-toe against a 30min BCG marketing case. The case is more qualitative in nature, which proves to be a challenge for Morais.
The session is run by ex-M…
S6E12: From Software Development to Amazon: Elena's Story
Elena failed interviews at McKinsey, BCG, Deloitte, and others, but persevered to land the role she wanted at Amazon in program management. In this discussion, she walks us through the …
Strategy Consulting Job Opportunities with Altman Solon
Altman Solon is a top TMT-focused strategy consulting firm hiring now. In this episode, Managing Partner Rory Altman and team share about the firm’s culture, project work, and current j…
S6E11: Mercer Culture, Pay, Interviews, & More
Mercer is the $5B Human Resources consulting firm that most people have never heard of. That ends today. In this episode, we're sharing about the firm's work, culture, interviews, salar…
S6E10: Leadership Skills: Top 8 Skills Every Leader Should Develop
Leadership skills are critical for advancing in your career. And yes, they can be developed (that's good news for most of us!).
In this episode, we cover the 8 key skills every leader n…
S6E9: Communication Skills: How to Talk Like an Executive
Learning how to talk like an executive is critical for engaging with stakeholders, getting what you need from team members, and moving work forward - no matter what industry you're in.
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S6E8: Summer Programs for PhDs, JDs, and MDs: Application Tips and Deadlines
In this episode, we share an overview of McKinsey Insight, Bridge to BCG, and Bain ADvantage, application deadlines, resume and interview tips, and more!
Top firms are recruiting Advance…
S6E7: From Accounting and Film to McKinsey: Arjun's Story
In this interview, we sit down with Arjun, an incoming business analyst at McKinsey.
Arjun is just finishing up the last year of a 5-year degree from the University of Texas, obtaining …
S6E6: Bain-style Case Interview - Coffee Shop Acquisition
A Bain-style case interview. What more needs to be said?
Enjoy this case where a former McKinsey Engagement Manager interviews a current Deloitte tech consultant. Can our candidate crack…
S6E5: Amazon Case Study
In this episode, we do a deep-dive into Amazon's financials to understand how the company operates, how it makes money, how its grown, and how it can be successful in the future. What'c…
S6E4: 3 Consulting Recruiting Trends for 2022
The consulting recruiting landscape is constantly shifting, and if you don't stay up to date, you risk jeopardizing your changes of breaking in. In this episode, we're detailing the top…
S6E3: 2022 Consulting Salary Trends
Management Consulted's annual consulting salaries report has been published! In this episode, we're breaking it all down.
Listen for 2022 salary insights and trends as we answer the que…
S6E2: What are the World's Best Consulting Firms?
In this episode, we're sharing our rankings of the world's best consulting firms.
There are hundreds of consulting firms out there, each one with a slightly different flavor. Finding wh…
S6E1: An Insider Look Into Non-Profit Consulting with The Bridgespan Group
To kick off season 6 of the pod, we bring you an exclusive interview with The Bridgespan Group, the #1 non-profit consulting firm in the world. In the episode, we dive into all all thin…
S5E30: What to Expect from Strategy Simplified in 2022!
Happy New Year from all of us at Strategy Simplified! In this season 5 finale, we're jumping into the new year with a preview of what you can expect from us in 2022. Get ready for a con…
S5E29: 3 Reasons to Work for Bain & Company
Bain & Company is one of the world's foremost consulting firms. There are countless reasons why we recommend aspiring consultants consider the firm, but in this episode, we narrow it do…
S5E28: A Sneak Peek of 2022 Consulting Salaries
In this special edition of the pod, we're teasing what to expect when our annual consulting salary report drops in January. Spoiler: 2022 is shaping up to be a great year to be in consu…