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If you’re looking to transition from engineering to consulting, you’re not alone. We get hundreds of emails each year from people just like you.

We’ve got good news - the transition is possible and even probable with the right approach.

Today we’ll share:

• Why consulting hires engineers
• Pathways to break in
• Recruiting tips and tricks

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We work with thousands of consulting candidates each year. 95% of them have McKinsey, Bain, and BCG as a target firm. And often, ONLY those 3 firms.

We’re all for reaching for the stars, but we believe an “MBB or bust” approach is NOT the right approach for most aspiring consultants.

Today, we’ll share 3 reasons why we don’t recommend the MBB or bust approach.

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It's official - Bain & Company is the first firm to announce application deadlines for 2025 start dates. Listen in for:

• Bain application deadlines for summer 2024
• Why there are 2 deadlines - and which to apply to
• A recommend prep timeline
• 2 killer prep resources

Note: These deadlines are for undergraduate and Specialty Master's students.

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A coffee chat is a casual yet professional approach to networking, especially in the consulting industry. But what is a coffee chat and how should you approach it?

Listen to this episode with incoming Associate Ty Sheets. Ty has experienced the networking process from both sides of the table and breaks down:

• Why coffee chats matter
• How they fit into the networking process
• The best types of questions to ask
• What to do at the end of a coffee chat
• How to send amazing thank you emails
• And so much more!

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Looking to land a job as a product manager? You’ll need to prepare for product manager interview questions.

Listen to this episode to get a sense of common product manager interview questions and answers to help you land top jobs at companies like Amazon, Google, and more.

Jenny Rae covers the 4 key categories of product manager interview questions:

1. Background and experience questions
2. Product vision and strategy questions
3. Collaboration and leadership questions
4. Technical and analytical questions

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Are you looking to break into consulting - but don’t have a business degree or background? Maybe you’re asking “Can I even get a consulting job without a business degree?”

The short answer is “YES!” you can. We’ve helped many non-business candidates (e.g., history or liberal arts majors, PhDs/MDs, interior designers, real estate agents, scientists) break in.

In this episode, we’ll lay out keys to transition to consulting without prior business experience or a business degree.

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Juliane Hoss spent 3 years in Bain & Company's Johannesburg, South Africa office working in the Private Equity Group and on large transformation projects.

Today, she joins us to provide an insider look at how Bain conducts case interviews. 

Throughout the case, she switches between her "interviewer" and "coach" hat to give the candidate feedback after each step.

Book a 1:1 coaching session with Juliane. Not a client yet? Consider Black Belt, our most popular case prep program.

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Want to become a more effective storyteller? Ready to increase your executive presence and influence?

In this episode, Namaan Mian breaks down the techniques that separate effective presenters from average ones. You'll walk away with increased confidence in your abilities as a presenter.

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In today's tough recruiting environment, tthe importance of a strategic approach cannot be underestimated.

In this episode, our team breaks down:

• The 3 “A” pillars that all consultants developed to land their offers
• How to avoid the mistakes that hinder thousands of candidates each year
• A tool to evaluate when and what kind of help you need along the way

Looking for a community to accelerate your progress? Join the Management Consulted Community. 

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If you're passionate about the intersection of consulting and healthcare, you're in the right place.

In this episode, we interview five leading healthcare consulting experts to uncover trends and opportunities in the industry in 2024. They share:

• Trends in healthcare consulting
• How firms are leveraging technology
• Opportunities for advanced degrees, healthcare professionals, and aspiring consultants
• What excites firms about the future of the industry

Interested in connecting with the panelists? Follow this link.

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