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Want to work for the Boston Consulting Group? BCG is one of consulting's top employers - the 2nd biggest of the Big 3 firms. The firm is known for creativity, thought leadership, and innovation.

Today, Jenny Rae breaks down the BCG recruiting process, including when to apply and prep resources.

Over 97% of BCG applicants do not land a role. Listen in for a playbook on defying the odds for BCG.

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Consulting hiring timelines are confusing even to industry insiders. Finding answers is near impossible. 

In this episode, we’re excited to demystify the 2 consulting recruitment pathways and hiring timelines for each.

Quick overview of timelines for each candidate group:

• February-April: PhD/JD/MD Bridge Programs
• June-September: Undergraduate/Specialty Masters internship and full-time roles; PhD/JD/MD full-time roles
• August: MBA full-time roles
• November: MBA internship roles
• Year-round: Working Professionals; peak recruiting season is from March-May

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If you're looking to launch or pivot your career, this episode is for you.

5 leading university Career Services experts share the strategies, tips, and tools they employ to prepare their students for recruiting success across industries and functions. 

• Cornell University
• SMU Cox School of Business
• Swarthmore College
• USC Marshall School of Business
• Washington University in St. Louis

Learn more about these universities.

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Many people who want to “become a management consultant” don’t realize that there are many different types of consulting.

It’s sad when we run into people who apply for one type of consulting (i.e., tech) thinking that it’s strategy consulting only to later realize how different they are.

To help you avoid a painful discovery like this, today we’ll break down the differences between three of the most common types of consulting - strategy, implementation, and tech.

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Ryan Boutwell landed an MBA internship at McKinsey AND a return offer to go full-time. 

In this episode, he shares his journey from the UVA Darden School of Business to securing a coveted job with McKinsey. You'll walk away with no-nonsense tips and tricks for:

• Being yourself in the recruiting process
• Insightful questions to ask in networking calls
• Your office selection strategy
• Avoiding case prep burnout

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Getting a role in management consulting is never easy, but it becomes even more difficult in an economic downturn.

But one thing that has stayed true throughout the periods of repressed economic growth: consulting firms almost never stop hiring.

They might slow down. They might delay start dates. They may even do layoffs. But they rarely ever completely stop.

Nevertheless, we are in a period where many firms are hiring less than years prior. So how do you stand out in this environment? Today we’ll share 5 keys.

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Whether you're just starting out in your career or looking to enhance your leadership abilities, self-leadership is a crucial foundation for success.

Listen in as Jenny Rae - from the other side of the mic this time - shares insights and real-life examples to help cultivate self-leadership skills that will propel your career forward.

Whether you're aiming for a promotion, navigating career transitions, or simply striving to be the best version of yourself, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you thrive.

Thanks to Elizabeth for hosting this episode!

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What happens when going from a broke college student to a first-time working professional? Often - personal finance chaos. 

Today, Namaan and Jenny Rae share keys to setting up your personal finances when starting your career.

• The 3 "money buckets" to set up right away
• The benefits of automating your money system
• How to live life "outside the spreadsheet"
• Navigating the emotions of personal finance

Listen for game-changing personal finance keys for first-time working professionals.

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There are thousands of consulting firms out there - how do you decide which is right for you?

We're excited to announce that Management Consulted's annual ranking of the world's top firms is now LIVE - check it out!

We've been keeping a strong pulse on the industry for over a decade and know what makes a great firm a great firm. Every year, we evaluate hundreds of firms - only the cream of the crop end up on the ranking.

Listen in to learn how we pick the top firms, the 8 categories of firms, and which firms are new to the 2024 list.

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If you are an advanced degree student looking to break into consulting, Vinura’s story is for you.

With a background in research and a history in medicine, Vinura decided to pursue consulting as a way to branch out from his medical background. Despite being the only student in his program to recruit for consulting, he landed a BCG offer.

In this conversation, he shares the passion that drove him to consulting, the struggles and successes he experienced with recruiting, and the usefulness of “bridge” programs for students in the advanced degree pipeline looking to break in.

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