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S8E30: A Week in the Life of a BCG Consultant (with Fangfei Yin)


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Fangfei Yin spent 4 years at BCG out of undergrad and is now in the process of getting an MBA at Stanford GSB. On the side, she helps aspiring consultants navigate the rigorous journey into the industry as a Management Consulted coach.

In the episode, we discuss:

  • Keys to standing out in the MBB recruiting process
  • Why she accepted BCG's sponsored offer to get her MBA
  • What life as a BCG consultant is like
  • How she prepares aspiring consultants for interviews
  • The top 2 skills all successful candidates possess

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