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• "Should I get an MBA? 
• "Is an MBA right for me?" 
• "When is the right time to get my MBA?"

Today, we're answering all your questions about the wisdom of an MBA. Specifically, Duke Fuqua alum and former McKinsey Engagement Manager Stephanie Knight shares her decision-making process for why she got her MBA and why she got it when she did.

In addition, Stephanie shares the 3 benefits of an MBA, how to choose an MBA program, and much more.

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In this episode, two PhDs - Ish and Sydney - jump on to share how they navigated the leap from academia to strategy consulting at BCG and L.E.K. Ish and Sydney are friends and colleagues, having both attended the University of Michigan.

After sharing their stories, including case prep hacks and resources, they share about the upcoming Midwest Healthcare Case Competition (MHCC). Registrations are open until September 27 for this competition exclusive to advanced degree candidates (PhD/JD/MD/Masters/postdoc/etc.).

Learn more and apply today.

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• L.E.K. Consulting - learn about open roles

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• Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team.
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Show me the money, baby!

McKinsey, Bain, and BCG are upping base salaries by up to $12K at the pre-MBA level and $17K for post-MBA hires. What does this mean for the industry, recruiting, and you?

Listen to find out.

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• Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team.
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Consulting is all about profit and loss - "how does XYZ impact profitability?" In this episode, we're sharing what you need to know about profit and formulas to calculate it. You'll walk away knowing:

• How businesses think about profit
• How to calculate profit
• Key business basics for case interviews

Join the Case Formulas Intensive - Sept. 7, 6-9PM ET - for a 3-hour live training on all things case formulas. The training is only $100 - learn more.

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Case Formulas Intensive (Sept. 7, 6-9PM ET): PURCHASE
Ace your case interviews by completing our Black Belt case prep program: BLACK BELT

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• L.E.K. Consulting - learn about open roles
• Palm Tree - explore roles

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• Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team.
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We are thrilled to share a special edition of our case interview demonstrations series, this one led by OC&C Strategy Consultants Partner Stephen Carolin.  This session features a few behavioral/background-related questions in addition to a case study.

You'll get an inside look at how OC&C runs case interviews and provides feedback for candidates. Make sure to grab a pencil and some paper because you'll want to follow alongside our candidate today.

If you enjoyed what you heard from OC&C, check out open roles on the firm's website. The strategy consultancy is currently hiring across roles and geographies.

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OC&C careers page: VISIT
Watch the video recording from the session: VIDEO
Ace your case interviews by completing our Black Belt case prep program: BLACK BELT

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• L.E.K. Consulting - learn about open roles

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• Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team.
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What does a day in the life of an M&A advisory consultant look like? You're about to find out.

in this episode, we chat with Garrett Adame, a Senior Associate at Palm Tree. Garrett shares a candid behind the scenes look at his work and life at the firm. He also breaks down the firm's intense interview process, how promotions work, what the firm's working model is currently, his favorite project so far, and much more.

The firm is actively hiring for a number of consulting roles; see open roles and apply today.

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BCG increasing base salaries across the board (33:49): NEWS RELEASE
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• Listen to the Market Outsiders podcast, the new daily show with the Management Consulted team

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• Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team.
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We're excited to bring you this diversity-centered conversation with the folks over at L.E.K. Consulting. 

We got to sit down (virtually) with Justin Craigwell-Graham and Jen Wu, Managing Directors at L.E.K., to dig into how the firm creates an environment that promotes diversity. We explored:

• What diversity actually means
• The affinity groups L.E.K. has available
• Avenues for diversity candidates to engage with the firm
• How L.E.K. is expanding its talent net
• & much more

Interested in learning more about L.E.K.? Contact a member of the firm's recruiting team today - emails below.

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Affinity groups at L.E.K.: LEARN MORE
Contact Renee Go (Recruiting Manager): EMAIL
Contact Yara Alaiz DeSousa (Diversity Engagement Lead): EMAIL
Find L.E.K. on LinkedIn: LINKEDIN

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• Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team.
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EY - one of the Big 4 firms and a giant in the world of professional services - is the envy of thousands of new grads and experienced veterans each year. If you're looking to break into EY, this episode is for you. We answer numerous questions including:

• How can you ace the EY interview process and break in? 
• What salary can I expect at EY? 
• Will I have work-life balance working for EY?

Enjoy!

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Free case interview prep guide: GUIDE
Questions about EY? Our team would love to answer them. Reach out today: EMAIL US

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Enjoy this bonus episode brought to you by the folks at L.E.K. Consulting. You'll hear from two senior leaders at the firm share about work, life, culture, and opportunities at L.E.K.

Interested?  Learn about open roles and apply here.

Watch the video presentation from this session and join our email list to be the first to be notified about future live events like this one.

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Last week, we shared 8 tips and tricks for case interview math. Today, we're going a little deeper with a short clip from last year's Case Math Intensive.

Enjoy!

Join this year's Math Intensive on August 16, 6-9PM ET: JOIN

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