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
- 28 minutes
- Episodes
- 590
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
S4E17: BCG Technology Case Study: Electronics Retailers
In this mock case interview, the candidate is preparing for a first round interview with BCG. Can he solve the case like a true BCG consultant?
The case involves a brick-and-mortar elec…
S4E16: Are Round 2 Interviews Harder than Round 1 Interviews?
How are Round 2 case interviews different from round 1 interviews? Not much... and quite a bit, actually. While the actual content of the cases remains the same, there are major differe…
S4E15: What is the BCG Online Case?
The BCG Online Case (or Potential Test) is 1 step in the interview process for BCG. This computer-based screening tool is designed to weed out unqualified candidates before they get to …
S4E14: Do Your Case Interview Frameworks Need to be Creative?
Do case frameworks have to be boring? How do you make frameworks creative? Do they even need to be creative?
If you've ever asked yourself these questions, this episode will change how …
S4E13: The Ultimate Guide to Case Interviews
If you are looking for an ultimate case interview guide... you found it.
From answering the question of "What is a case interview?" to explaining how to prepare for the case to how to c…
S4E12: Are M&A Cases for Consulting and Finance Different?
The M&A (Mergers & Acquisitions) framework is one of the most useful frameworks both for consulting and finance cases. Listen now to learn how to apply the M&A framework inside any case…
S4E11: PwC's Strategy for the Future of the Workforce, DEI, and Work-Life Balance
Bhushan Sethi is a PwC Partner and global thought leader on the future of work. He brings decades of experience to this podcast conversation around work-life balance, diversity & inclus…
S4E10: MBB Application Deadlines 2021
2021 MBB application deadlines are almost upon us, which means now is the time to apply! This episode covers everything you need to know about the McKinsey recruiting timeline, BCG appl…
S4E9: McKinsey Case Study Interview: College Football Program
Came to Strategy Simplified looking for a McKinsey case study? Whether you're doing case interview prep or looking to practice case interview frameworks, this episode has it all for you…
S4E8: What is the Market Study Framework?
The Market Study framework is one of the most versatile case interview frameworks, making it a must-know for anyone going into consulting. This episode is a quick primer on the framewor…
S4E7: Case Interview Secrets: 4 Tips to Landing an MBB Offer
In this episode, we're sharing 4 case interview secrets to help you crack the mystery that is case interviews. Implement these 4 tips, and you will see results in your case prep and get…
S4E6: Is the Profitability Framework a 2 or 4 Category Structure?
This episode is all about the Profitability Framework in case interviews. Is profitability a 2-part or 4-part structure? Jenny Rae spills all in this short lesson.
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BONUS: Altman Solon Case Prep Session
This bonus episode is a case prep session brought to you by Altman Solon (top TMT strategy consultancy). The session includes a breakdown of case interviews, how firms evaluate you, and…
S4E5: Tesla Case Study
Welcome to another Strategy Simplified case study. Today, we're taking on Tesla. Tesla is a fascinating story stock - but beyond what you see on the Twitterverse, we wanted to find out …
S4E4: How to Answer Market Sizing Questions
Is there a wrong way to answer a market sizing question or solve a market sizing case? The short answer is: "absolutely." This episode covers the specific steps to take to knock market …
BONUS: Altman Solon Info Session
In this bonus episode of Strategy Simplified, we turn the mic over to top TMT strategy consultancy, Altman Solon. Managing Partner Rory Altman and team walk through what makes the firm …
S4E3: Senior EY Strategy Partner Lance Mortlock on Scenario Planning
This episode features Lance Mortlock, an EY senior strategy Partner. He brings years of strategy experience and a silky-smooth British accent to the table.
Through the course of this c…
S4E2: Does Your Elevator Pitch Stink?
Having a stellar elevator pitch is an essential ingredient in any successful networking recipe. In this episode, we lay out the 4-part process for crafting a great elevator pitch.
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S4E1: BCG Case Interview - Internet Service Provider Revenue Growth
We're bringing you a treat in this 1st episode of Season 4 of Strategy Simplified!
The episode features a BCG case interview where a leading Internet Service Provider (ISP) is struggl…
S3E30: How to Fail An Informational Interview
There are plenty of ways to flunk an interview - or, more specifically, informational networking interviews. If you want to ace your interviews, you need a game plan. In this episode, J…