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Advanced Degree Candidates - speaking to PhDs, JDs, MDs, Postdocs, PharmDs, etc. - what if you could "skip the line" to a consulting role?

You can, through Bridge Programs designed specifically for ADCs! These programs offer a direct path to consulting, often ending with a guaranteed final-round interview for a full-time role - and application deadlines are coming up soon.

In this episode, you'll hear directly from leaders at Bain & Company, ClearView Healthcare Partners, Guidehouse, and L.E.K. Consulting as they share:

• Why they love to hire Advanced Degree Candidates - and what they look for 
• An overview of each Bridge Program so you know what to expect
• Common (but avoidable) mistakes to steer clear of during the application and interview process

Tune in to discover how to leverage your advanced degree and accelerate your path to consulting with these top firms.

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When Cam didn’t land a McKinsey internship, he could have given up. Instead, he used the rejection as fuel to come back stronger for full-time recruiting. 

A year later, with a revamped strategy and relentless preparation, he secured the coveted Business Analyst role.

In this episode, Cam pulls back the curtain on exactly how he did it, sharing:

• The Excel tracker he used to organize networking and case prep
• Tips for excelling in the Personal Experience Interview (PEI)
• The biggest misconception he had about recruiting

If you’re in the thick of consulting recruiting (or gearing up for it), this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!

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With a business model built on innovation and recurring revenue, Adobe dominates the creative software space. But as competition rises and AI disrupts the landscape, how can it protect its market share?

In this episode of Business Breakdowns, Jenny Rae Le Roux and Namaan Mian dive into Adobe’s business model, explore untapped growth opportunities, and assess the risks that could threaten its dominance.

Can Adobe stay ahead of the curve, or will challengers like Canva chip away at its creative stronghold?

Business Breakdowns drops on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. Have a company you'd like to see profiled? Let us know via text or email.

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Freshmen and sophomores - it's time to act. Application deadlines for summer "early entry" programs are coming due as soon as February 23 at firms like KPMG, Bain, PwC, and BCG. These programs represent a streamlined path into consulting - if you can get in. 

Today's conversation is with Alex Poroy, who participated in multiple early entry programs on his way to an Associate Consultant role at Bain. He breaks down:

• Who these early entry programs are for
• Why to consider applying
• Benefits of participating

See upcoming application deadlines here.

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A guaranteed decision round interview for a full-time role at BCG? That's what accepted candidates to Bridge to BCG get!

This conversation with Ish Mawla - Management Consulted case coach, former BCGer - covers everything you need to know about Bridge to BCG:

• Eligibility criteria
• How to stand out in applications
• The day-to-day of Bridge to BCG
• Benefits of participating

If you're an advanced degree candidate serious about consulting, you're going to want to listen.

Note: The 2025 Bridge to BCG application is due March 24, 2025.

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Consulting salaries froze from 2024 to 2025 - but hiring is trending up. What the heck is going on?

This episode has the answers you need. Listen for:

• Big picture compensation trends and key drivers - and what they mean for candidates and firms
• What to expect for consulting comp in 2025
• Predictions for the 2025/2026 labor market

If you haven't yet, download the 2025 Consulting Salary Report. It's free. What are you waiting for?

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Walgreens is closing over 1,000 under-performing stores in an attempt to turn the company around.

Can they save themselves or is it too late?

In this segment of Business Breakdowns, Namaan and Jenny Rae dissect Walgreens' struggles, explore potential turnaround strategies, and debate whether the brand can reclaim its footing.

Can Walgreens script a comeback story, or is this the beginning of the end? Tune in to find out.

Business Breakdowns drops on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. Have a company you'd like to see profiled? Let us know via text or email.

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Cybersecurity consulting - does it really exist? The answer is "yes" and Wavestone can prove it.

Wavestone is a leading consulting firm specializing in digital and data strategy, IT and cybersecurity solutions, and services optimization.

In this episode, Senior Manager Florian Drouin shares about the firm's collaborative culture, exciting projects, and career opportunities in the firm's cybersecurity practice.

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What’s the reality of work-life balance in consulting?

In this episode, Jenny Rae dives into the truth behind the lifestyle. Discover when and where you're most likely to find balance in the consulting world, and how to manage it when the demands of the job ramp up.

Jenny Rae shares tips on navigating firm cultures, project timelines, and strategies for maintaining personal well-being, even in a fast-paced environment.

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The announcement you've been waiting for is finally here. Management Consulted's 2025 Consulting Salary Report is now available!

Download it now for free.

The report contains detailed compensation data for 100+ consulting firms - from base salary to bonuses to PTO and beyond. It's everything you need to make critical decisions about where to work.

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