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
S14E29: Case Interview Math - 5 Missteps to Avoid
Mental math can be challenging enough on its own, but when added to a case interview context, it is what stops many candidates from advancing to the next round with firms like McKinsey,…
S14E28: Recruiting at KPMG with Sr. Talent Leader Palmer Mayer
S14E27: 4 common case frameworks mistakes to stop making
There are 4 killer mistakes candidates make inside case interviews. We recorded today's episode because we don't want you to repeat these mistakes.
Listen in to learn:
- What the 4 mistakes…
S14E26: The 3 most dangerous case prep mistakes!
Thousands of candidates make these 3 critical mistakes when preparing for case interviews (#1 is the most critical to avoid).
Whether you’re preparing for interviews at McKinsey, BCG, Am…
S14E25: How much time do you REALLY need to prepare for case interviews?
Case interview prep is a serious time investment - but how many hours should you expect to spend preparing?
After working with over 15,000 candidates, we’ve figured a few things out. In …
S14E24: How Consultants' Recommendations Transform the Future for Clients
On this episode, we're joined by Rachelle, the CEO of a growing college essay and application company. Rachelle is a former Strategy Sprint client.
(Strategy Sprint is a 1-week virtual …
S14E23: Professional Musician to Consultant at Bain & Company (Ty's Story)
Ready to get inspired? Ty Sheets started out as a professional musician and spent a stint as a teacher before ultimately landing a consulting offer at Bain & Company.
In this conversatio…
S14E22: Boutique Firm Case Interview Demo with Stax (Traffic Doors)
Looking for boutique consulting firm case interview examples? This Stax case interview example is what you’re looking for.
Stax Director Joel Slater leads a candidate through a private e…
S14E21: The Big 4's Top Audit Clients... Revealed
Did you know 100% of the Fortune 500 are audited by the Big 4 firms - Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG? But who are each of the Big 4's main audit clients?
This episode gives you a breakdown of t…
S14E20: 4 steps to prepare for case interviews in just 1 week
We've helped a lot of people prepare for case interviews on really short timelines - even under one week. It's not easy - but it's possible.
That's exactly what today's episode is all ab…
S14E19: 6 Reasons Working for BCG is Amazing... and 4 Reasons It’s Not
BCG is one of the world's foremost consulting firms, with thousands of applicants every year and only a small group selected for a job.
There are lots of great reasons to consider workin…
S14E17: 4-Week Summer Case Prep Plan
What's your case interview prep plan? If you don't have one - or want to ensure yours is foolproof - listen in.
In the episode, Jenny Rae shares a detailed 4-week plan to get fully ready…
S14E16: July 7 Bain Application Deadline - How to Prepare
Bain & Company's summer application deadline is Sunday July 7 at 11:59PM PT for the Associate Consultant and Associate Consultant Intern roles.
This episode covers:
- Eligibility requiremen…
S14E15: The State of Strategy Consulting
We were joined by KPMG, Strategy&, Simon-Kucher, and 4 other firms for a state of the strategy consulting industry discussion. The panelists covered:
- How to get hired in strategy consult…
S14E14: The MBA Dilemma: When Is the Right Time to Pursue Business School?
Rafa had couple of successful years at McKinsey, then a few more at a FinTech - but knew there was more for her career.
Ultimately, she decided it was the right time to apply for busines…
S14E13: Bain Profitability Case Interview Example - Big Sip
Big Sip, a high-end beverage company known for craft sodas, juices, and teas, seeks to expand to the East Coast. The company needs advice on whether to pursue this expansion and how to …
S14E12: Cracking the PwC Case Interview
If you've got a PwC case interview coming up, this episode answers every question you might have:
- Is a PwC case different from a Strategy& case?
- How does the PwC case stack up to MBB case…
S14E11: Private Equity Advisory from Deal to Exit: A Conversation with Roy Lockhart of Stax
Stax is hiring! See open roles at this private equity consulting firm.
In this episode, Jenny Rae chats with Roy Lockhart - a Stax Managing Director. Roy leads the exit planning/sell-sid…
S14E10: Crafting a Killer Consulting Resume
MBB application deadlines are coming - Bain's deadline is July 7, 2024. You have just a couple weeks to get ensure your resume is top-notch.
This episode is your playbook - listen to lea…
S14E9: The 5 most common case interview questions you need to know
Getting a grasp on the most common case interview questions is fundamental to setting yourself up for success in the interview process, whether you’re interviewing at McKinsey, Capital …