Strategy Simplified

By Management Consulted

Strategy Simplified is here to demystify the consulting industry and help you land your dream job in management consulting. Hosted by the expert team at Management Consulted - the world's largest r

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How many episodes does Strategy Simplified have?

The podcast currently has 688 episodes available.

Strategy Simplified episodes:

June 10, 2022S7E12: Preparing for a Group Case Interview
Group case interviews are a tough variation of the traditional case interview where the interviewer is watching how you operate in a team setting. In this episode, Jenny Rae (ex-Bain) shares what group case interviews are like and how to prepare.

Additional Links
Join June Black Belt cohort: LEARN MORE
Case interview Bootcamp - 32 lessons on how to solve case interviews: BOOTCAMP
Contact the Management Consulted team: EMAIL US
Free Consulting Prep Just Got a Whole Lot Better
Create a free MC account for access to step-by-step learning pathways, a brand new case prep course, and more. Download the MC app to prep anywhere.
Connect With Management Consulted
Create a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep today
Schedule a free 15min consultation with the MC Team
Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube
Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok
Join an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more
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13min
June 08, 2022S7E11: Building Effective Case Interview Frameworks (2/5)
For the 2nd installment of our Intro to the Case Interview series, we're teaching how to build effective case frameworks. If frameworks keep you up at night, you just may leave today being able to sleep better.

Additional Links
Join June Black Belt cohort: LEARN MORE
Case coaching with ex-MBB consultants: COACHING
Free Consulting Prep Just Got a Whole Lot Better
Create a free MC account for access to step-by-step learning pathways, a brand new case prep course, and more. Download the MC app to prep anywhere.
Connect With Management Consulted
Create a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep today
Schedule a free 15min consultation with the MC Team
Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube
Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok
Join an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more
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15min
June 03, 2022S7E10: From Darden MBA to BCG to Fannie Mae - Ryan's Story
In this episode, we get to hear from former BCGer Ryan Smith. Ryan got his start as an entrepreneur/business owner. He then ventured into the recruiting space before discovering consulting via the TV show House of Lies. That led him to pursue a business degree at UVA Darden which enabled him to land the role at BCG.

Now? He leads strategy teams at Fannie Mae. Listen for insights from his journey, a day-in-the-life in consulting, and tips and tricks for the consulting recruiting process.

Additional Links
Join June Black Belt cohort: LEARN MORE
Work with Ryan 1:1: COACHING
Reach out to Ryan via email: CONNECT
Submit a question for the team to answer: EMAIL US
Free Consulting Prep Just Got a Whole Lot Better
Create a free MC account for access to step-by-step learning pathways, a brand new case prep course, and more. Download the MC app to prep anywhere.

MBB Undergrad Timelines Are This Month
Application deadlines are the earliest we've ever seen; join Black Belt for an accelerated, MBB-led prep program
Connect With Management Consulted
Create a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep today
Schedule a free 15min consultation with the MC Team
Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube
Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok
Join an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more
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28min
June 01, 2022S7E9: How to Crush Case Interview Openings (1/5)
In this new series, we're teaching on the 5 core pieces of the case interview. Starting at the beginning, ex-McKinsey Engagement Manager Stephanie Knight walks through how to crush the opening sequence.

Listen as she breaks down the 3 steps that comprise the case opening: the background (2:39), recap (4:48), and clarifying questions (8:29).

Additional Links
Join June Black Belt cohort: LEARN MORE
Case coaching with ex-MBB consultants: COACHING
Free Consulting Prep Just Got a Whole Lot Better
Create a free MC account for access to step-by-step learning pathways, a brand new case prep course, and more. Download the MC app to prep anywhere.
Connect With Management Consulted
Create a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep today
Schedule a free 15min consultation with the MC Team
Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube
Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok
Join an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more
...more
15min
May 27, 2022S7E8: From International Medical Graduate to Strategy Consulting at EY-Parthenon
Farouk is an International Medical Graduate from Lebanon who leveraged his MD into an internship with EY-Parthenon. Listen to catch his story of how he made the transition from medicine > consulting, including:
Why he decided to switch careers (3:25)
With multiple offers in hand, why EY-Parthenon? (6:08)
His case prep process (10:58)
His networking strategy (17:19)
His best tip for international candidates trying to break into consulting (22:59)
Additional Links
Join June Black Belt cohort: LEARN MORE
Farouk's LinkedIn: CONNECT
Case Interview Bootcamp video course: COURSE
Live case walkthrough videos on YouTube: WATCH
Free Consulting Prep Just Got a Whole Lot Better
Create a free MC account for access to step-by-step learning pathways, a brand new case prep course, and more. Download the MC app to prep anywhere.

MBB Undergrad Timelines Are This Month
Application deadlines are the earliest we've ever seen; join Black Belt for an accelerated, MBB-led prep program
Connect With Management Consulted
Create a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep today
Schedule a free 15min consultation with the MC Team
Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube
Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok
Join an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more
...more
31min
May 25, 2022S7E7: Most Common Accenture Interview Questions (with Answers)
Accenture is the 600K-person behemoth of a consulting powerhouse with reach in seemingly every corner of society. Want to get a job there? You gotta go through the Accenture interview gauntlet.

Today, we're revealing the 7 most common Accenture interview questions and how to answer them.
Why Accenture? (2:04)
Why the role? (3:15)
Walk me through your resume (4:12)
What is your biggest weakness? (5:04)
What are your greatest strengths? (7:40)
Tell me about a time you had to work with a difficult coworker (8:52)
What sets Accenture apart from other firms? (9:50)
Have an Accenture interview coming up? Work with our team of former consultants to prepare.

Additional Links
Prepare for Accenture interviews: CASE PREP PROGRAM
Free Consulting Prep Just Got a Whole Lot Better
Create a free MC account for access to step-by-step learning pathways, a brand new case prep course, and more. Download the MC app to prep anywhere.
Connect With Management Consulted
Create a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep today
Schedule a free 15min consultation with the MC Team
Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube
Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok
Join an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more
...more
14min
May 20, 2022S7E6: Daniel Liu, Managing Director at UT McCombs - A Conversation Around Career Strategy
In this episode, we're bringing you an engaging conversation with Daniel Liu, Managing Director for Career Education & Coaching at the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin - one of the top business schools in the U.S.

We discuss career strategies (4:53), how to know if an MBA is right for you (7:20), how to get the most out of an MBA program (10:21), how his Deloitte experience informs his work as a career strategist (14:41), case interview and consulting recruiting tips (17:41), and what makes McCombs a great choice for getting a business degree (22:05).

Learn more about Texas McCombs here.

Resources Daniel Mentioned:
Switchers by Dawn Graham: AMAZON
Unleashed by Francis Frei & Anne Morriss: AMAZON
MBAInsider community: VISIT
Invisible College: VISIT
Odyssey DAO: VISIT
Means of Creation podcast: VISIT

Additional Links:
Prepare your resume, personal statement, and other essays for MBA
Free Consulting Prep Just Got a Whole Lot Better
Create a free MC account for access to step-by-step learning pathways, a brand new case prep course, and more. Download the MC app to prep anywhere.

MBB Undergrad Timelines Are This Month
Application deadlines are the earliest we've ever seen; join Black Belt for an accelerated, MBB-led prep program
Connect With Management Consulted
Create a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep today
Schedule a free 15min consultation with the MC Team
Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube
Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok
Join an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more
...more
49min
May 18, 2022S7E5: How Consulting Firms View Online MBAs
Consulting firms do NOT view online MBAs as favorably as on-campus MBA programs.

While online MBAs are a convenient way to earn a business degree, if you're getting your MBA as a means to break into consulting, you should take pause. In this episode, Jenny Rae - ex-Bain consultant and Columbia Business School grad - gives three reasons why not to get an online MBA.

Here are some spoilers:
Lower admissions standards (1:42)
Less immersive experience (2:47)
Less powerful network (3:46)
Additional Links
Purchase a seat in Black Belt, the consulting prep program that helps 80% of students land a consulting offer: LEARN MORE
Submit a question for the team to answer: EMAIL US
Free Consulting Prep Just Got a Whole Lot Better
Create a free MC account for access to step-by-step learning pathways, a brand new case prep course, and more. Download the MC app to prep anywhere.
Connect With Management Consulted
Create a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep today
Schedule a free 15min consultation with the MC Team
Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube
Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok
Join an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more
...more
7min
May 13, 2022S7E4: From UCLA to BCG to Hollywood - Nare's Story
Nare Israelyan's journey into consulting was not a cookie-cutter one. It started at a non-target (for consulting) school, continued with multiple internships, including with the NFL, and eventually, led to BCG to solve problems for the world's most influential companies.

Now? She's storming Hollywood as an actress, stuntwoman, and model. Tune in to get all the goodies from Nare's story, including:
How she got into acting (0:56)
Her non-traditional path to consulting (5:07)
Her top traits for consulting success (8:16)
What BCG looks for in candidates (13:04)
Her favorite part of consulting (14:58)
Why she left BCG (15:51)
How she helps people prepare for case interviews (22:33)
This episode is jam-packed with nuggets of wisdom from one of the brightest and most down-to-earth ex-consultants you'll meet.
Additional Links
Work with Nare in our Black Belt interview prep program: LEARN MORE
See our team of coaches: TEAM
Submit a question for the team to answer: EMAIL US
Free Consulting Prep Just Got a Whole Lot Better
Create a free MC account for access to step-by-step learning pathways, a brand new case prep course, and more. Download the MC app to prep anywhere.

MBB Undergrad Timelines Are This Month
Application deadlines are the earliest we've ever seen; join Black Belt for an accelerated, MBB-led prep program
Connect With Management Consulted
Create a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep today
Schedule a free 15min consultation with the MC Team
Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube
Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok
Join an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more
...more
43min
May 11, 2022S7E3: Most Common Deloitte Interview Questions
There are 7 questions you need to prepare for, no matter the role, if you're interviewing at Deloitte. In this episode, we walk you through all 7 questions and how to prepare your answers for each.
Why Deloitte? (2:40)
How will you manage multiple tasks and assignments? (3:46)
Walk me through your resume (4:30)
What is your greatest weakness? (5:13)
What are your greatest strengths? (6:15)
Tell me about a time you worked successfully in a team (7:12)
Why Deloitte over other Big 4 firms? (7:53)
Have a Deloitte interview coming up? Work with our team of former consultants to prepare.

Additional Links
Prepare for Deloitte interviews: CASE PREP PROGRAM

Free Consulting Prep Just Got a Whole Lot Better
Create a free MC account for access to step-by-step learning pathways, a brand new case prep course, and more. Download the MC app to prep anywhere.
Connect With Management Consulted
Create a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep today
Schedule a free 15min consultation with the MC Team
Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube
Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok
Join an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more
...more
12min

FAQs about Strategy Simplified:

How many episodes does Strategy Simplified have?

The podcast currently has 688 episodes available.

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