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Are your consulting networking efforts leading to dead ends? No responses?

We're re-introducing Management Consulted's not-so-secret formula for writing winning networking emails: the 2:2:2 rule.

Jenny Rae shares what it is and how to apply it to network your way into your target consulting firms.

We also share a quick industry hiring update (spoiler: firms are still hiring!).
 
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Consulting recruiting timelines are, once again, earlier this year than last.

Today, we explain why (spoiler: banking has everything to do with it) and how we recommend applicants respond.

See application deadlines for 2024 intern/full-time roles here.

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Looking to break into consulting in an ultra-competitive recruiting environment - like the repressed economy we're in now?

In this episode, Drashti takes over the podcast to interview Jenny Rae who shares:

• The current state of consulting hiring
• Keys to breaking in in a down economy
• How to overcome a lack of consulting experience
• Tips to balance your resume for consulting applications
• Common networking mistakes to avoid
• And much more

The key takeaway?

Firms are still hiring and candidates who combine hard work with a smart strategy are much more likely to win.

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In this episode, we hear from Pete Giorgio, sports practice leader for Deloitte and one of the world's foremost thought leaders on the topic. Pete serves multiple sports clients as a Principal and joined the podcast to share:

• His journey to Deloitte and spearheading the sports practice
• Business trends in sports - and how they apply to other sectors
• What sports consulting is and who it's for
• Keys to breaking into sports consulting
• His Final Four pick

It's a fun, fast-paced look into a rapidly growing segment inside management consulting. If you're looking to make your career in the industry, learn more about what it takes to land a role at Deloitte.

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Simon-Kucher & Partners has been hiring doctoral candidates for 30+ years and the firm has another opportunity for advanced degrees to make the leap to consulting through the firm's Soar with Simon-Kucher Workshop.

In this episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with Simon-Kucher Senior Director Stephane Ricoult about the workshop. The CliffsNotes version:

• Soar is an opportunity for doctoral students (i.e., PhD, PharmD, DVM) to learn more about careers in life science consulting and Simon-Kucher.
• Open to doctoral students able to start full-time in 2024 or 2025.
• Takes place virtually May 10th & 11th - application deadline is April 2, 2023.

If you are accepted to Soar, you'll be fast-tracked to a final round interview for a full-time role, which is why Management Consulted recommends considering an application. Before you do so, make sure your resume and cover letter are top-notch and you are prepped for the case interview.

The application deadline for the Soar with Simon-Kucher Workshop is April 2, 2023. Apply today.

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To kick off Season 10 of Strategy Simplified, enjoy this McKinsey first round case interview example. Management Consulted coach and former BCG Project Leader Alessandro Furlotti leads a PhD candidate through a tough round 1 case study.

The case features an art institution in Singapore looking to counteract a decrease in government funding through an increased focus on commercial activities.

Are you ready for your case interview? Find out by taking this free 1min quiz!

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While many know that it's possible to break into consulting without a business major, most don't know the exact steps to make the transition.

Today's Strategy Simplified guest - Drexel PhD Dillon Malloy - aced the process to land an EY-Parthenon offer. He joins the pod to demystify the consulting recruiting process from start-to-finish.

In the conversation, Edward chats with Dillon to uncover valuable insights.

• The reality - and difficulty of - consulting recruiting
• The importance of getting started early
• Tips to navigate recruiting as an academic
• Mistakes to avoid
• Critical prep resources
• And more!

Listen in for a roadmap to your dream consulting job!

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In this episode, Ya Li shares how her Strategy Sprint case team built a market entry strategy for a Spanish language training company in just 1 week! (Pretty impressive, huh?)

By participating in Strategy Sprint, a virtual consulting project, Ya confirmed her decision to transition out of academia into consulting. 

In this episode, she shares:

• How the MBB mentorship she received impacted the work
• Ya's biggest takeaway from the project
• The consulting skills she gained

If you are considering a consulting career, but don't know if you'll enjoy the work, Strategy Sprint will help you find out!

Learn more and apply today - there are just 3 seats remaining in the May program.

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In this CPG company case interview example, Management Consulted coach and former McKinsey consultant Lisa Bright leads a future BCGer through a mock case interview.

The case follows a liquor manufacturer that is rapidly losing sales in its whiskey segment. The company wants to identify the root cause and develop a solution to reverse the decline.

Can our candidate crack the case?  Tune in to find out.

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In the aftermath of the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), many have been left with countless questions. Today, Namaan is answering the most important ones, including:

1. Who was SVB?
2. What the heck happened last week?
3. What does this mean for the U.S. financial system?
4. What does this mean for you?

Listen in for a special business news episode of Strategy Simplified!

One question Namaan doesn't answer - who's to blame? We'll leave the answer to that question for everyone else, although it's clear that the failure of SVB was a failure of corporate governance and risk management.

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