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If you are an MD or active duty military candidate seeking a job in management consulting, listen up.

Today, we're sharing opportunities for military service members and medical students. The McKinsey Military Fellowship - just launched! - and BCG MD internship both have application deadlines in November 2022.

We discuss what the programs are and how to set yourself up for application success. Let's dive in!

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Looking to get your MBA in 2023 or beyond? Then you don't want to miss this conversation with Emily Brierley, Head of MBA Recruitment & Admissions at Cambridge Judge Business School!

We discuss all things MBA, including:

• How to think about if an MBA is right for you
• Experiential learning opportunities at Cambridge Judge
• The nuts and bolts of the application process (including deadlines)
• How Judge helps students attain the careers transitions they are aiming for
• Application tips for Judge

Judge's round 3 application deadline is January 9, 2023 - learn more and apply today!

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Learn more about the Cambridge Judge experience: CJBS
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We brought Pranav Aggarwal back to lead this edition of our mock case interview series. Pranav is an ex-Bain and incoming BCG consultant as well as a member of our all-MBB case coaching team.

The interviewee on the hot seat is a recent law graduate seeking consulting roles at MBB and top boutique firms in London. Can she crack the case? Tune in to find out.

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Today we're bringing you another consulting underdog story. This time, we chat with Taylor Robertson, a non-target school candidate who went from not even knowing what strategy consulting was to receiving a BCG offer in 2 months. His story is a masterclass in what can happen when you pair smart strategy with dogged determination.

He shares the exact steps that led to him landing a coveted spot in one of the world's most prestigious companies, including:

• The networking masterplan that got Taylor interviews at top consulting firms (5:22)
• Advice for non-target candidates (20:50)
• How Taylor set himself apart in the case interview (28:15)
• The importance of casing with professional consultants (35:08)
• The exact prep resources he recommends (40:01)

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Mehak joins the podcast to share the step-by-step approach she used to land an offer at Bain & Company's Dubai office, including:

• Advice for international candidates (4:35)
• Her networking strategy (6:45)
• How she decided on Bain (12:24)
• How she structured her case prep (15:05)
• The frameworks trap to avoid (22:08)

If you're interested in breaking into any type of consulting, especially strategy consulting, you will want to tune in to this conversation.

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If you're a first year MBA, pay attention. MBB and top boutique consultancies have announced application deadlines for 2023 MBA summer internships.

In this episode we're sharing 3 application tips and the key dates you need to know for each firm. Questions about the application process? Reach out to our team for guidance: [email protected]

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MBA internship application deadlines: DEADLINES
Strategy Sprint - learn more and apply to the 1-week virtual consulting project: STRATEGY SPRINT
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What's your greatest weakness? Can you tell me about a time you failed? Why should we hire you?

Curveball questions like the above are tricky to answer. Today, Stephanie wraps up this series on fit interview questions by sharing a structure for responding to curveball questions.

Let's get fit!

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Book a 1-hour session with an MBB coach to prepare for fit interviews: 1 HOUR
Comprehensive interview prep (case/fit) program: BLACK BELT
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In this episode, we interview MC interview coach Pranav Aggarwal, who brings a unique perspective to the table having worked for both Bain and BCG. Pranav shares:

• Why he left Bain (2:18)
• His decision-making framework for choosing an MBA program (3:41)
• Advice for internationals wanting to break into consulting in the U.S. (7:27)
• Differences between Bain and BCG (10:44)
• How he coaches consulting candidates (16:01)
• His take on the most important qualities successful candidates have (19:32)

Want Pranav to coach you through your case prep? You can! He has flexible availability and is available for prep most days of the week. Book a session today.

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Work with Pranav to land a consulting offer: BOOK A SESSION
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What are hero stories and why do you need to prepare them for fit/behavioral interviews? In part 3 of this 4-part series, Stephanie breaks down hero stories - the why, when, what, and how.

You're bound to get a "Tell me about a time when..." question in your interviews - make sure to prepare by listening in!

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Book a 1-hour session with an MBB coach to prepare for fit interviews: 1 HOUR
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In this episode, we interview Hernan Saenz, Global Head of Bain's Performance Improvement practice. Hernan - with 25 years of experience at Bain - shares what businesses need to do to succeed in turbulent economic waters.

He also shares why he has stayed with Bain for 2+ decades, about the Latinx at Bain affinity group, how Bain's PI practice works with clients, and so much more.

The conversation is filled with bits of practical wisdom for life and decision-making - you're not going to want to miss this one.

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Bain's Performance Improvement Practice: PI WEBPAGE
Latinx at Bain group: LATBA
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