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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Strategy Simplified episodes:

May 21, 2021S3E27: What is a Week-in-the-Life of a McKinsey Consultant Like?
Namaan sits down with ex-McKinsey Engagement Manager Stephanie Knight to chat through her story - including how she broke into the top firm, and why she opted not to take the route to Partner.

You'll also get to hear what a typical week-in-the-life of an MBB consultant looks like. It's packed full of juicy insights you will want to apply to your own journey - listen now!

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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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42min
May 19, 2021S3E26: Why are People Not Responding to Your Networking Emails?
Are your networking emails or LinkedIn messages getting ignored? Here's what you need to do to not only earn responses, but get a game-changing referral to an interview.

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Networking for Consulting course: BUY NOW
Networking tips: READ NOW
Send us an email
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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8min
May 14, 2021S3E25: Leaving Consulting to Pursue a Career in Pharma with Kate Liebelt
We often hear about the up-and-out nature of consulting firms. But it's more rare that we hear about someone spending over a decade in consulting then choosing to leave to pursue a dream job.

But that's exactly what Kate Liebelt did. Formerly a PwC and Deloitte consultant, Kate is now an executive at top pharma company AbbVie. Tune in to to gain valuable insights from her personal story into and out of consulting.

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Industry Primers - quick insights into 11 global industries: LEARN MORE
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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
41min
May 12, 2021S3E24: Why is the Perfect Cover Letter so Hard to Write?
Why is the cover letter such an elusive enigma in the application process? In this episode, we walk through the exact steps to take to craft an exceptional cover letter. If you're ready to stand out in your job search, start listening.

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Professional Cover Letter Edits: LEARN MORE
Cover Letter Complete Guide: READ NOW
Send us an email
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
11min
May 07, 2021S3E23: Can Airbnb Survive COVID?
Airbnb - will it sink or swim? The pandemic was rough for this storied hospitality brand, but there does appear to be a light at the end of the tunnel.

Listen in as we apply the Strategy Simplified framework to Airbnb's business model to understand how the company makes money, what the major threats to its operating model are, and what it needs to do to ensure success in the long run.

Links
Strategy Sprint - 1-week consulting project: LEARN MORE
Industry Primers - visual insights into 11 global industries: LEARN MORE
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
May 05, 2021S3E22: What are the 3 Secrets to Making Your Resume Stand Out?
In this episode, we walk you through the 3 secrets to a winning resume. How do you effectively tell your story in just 1 page and stay out of the "No" pile? Tune in to find out.

Links
Professional Resume Edits: LEARN MORE
Consulting Resume Complete Guide: READ NOW
Send us an email
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
11min
April 30, 2021S3E21: How to Gain the Core Skills Needed to Succeed in Consulting
The Art of Manliness Podcast: LISTEN NOW
The Strategy Paradox by AoM: LISTEN NOW

In this episode, you'll get to know Ernesto Vallejo - a Tulane MBA, analytical genius, and all around good guy. Learn how Ernesto leveraged the core consulting skills he learned during his MBA and Strategy Sprint to land an exciting new career.

Strategy Sprint is a 1-week strategy consulting engagement led by a former MBB consultant. Want to learn more? Click the link below.

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Strategy Sprint: LEARN MORE
Networking Intensive: REGISTER
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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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21min
April 23, 2021S3E20: How Can I Network My Way Into McKinsey, Bain, or BCG?
Networking Intensive: Register Here

In this episode, Namaan Mian (COO) and Stephanie Knight (Chief Learning Officer) debunk commonly held networking myths, lay out a roadmap for success, and share best practices and tips along the way. They cover:
Why to network
When to start
Who to reach out to
What specific steps to take
And more
Ready to get smart on networking? Hit 'play' now!

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Networking Intensive: Register Here
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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
33min
April 16, 2021S3E19: From PhD to Consulting - Natalie's Story
In this candid conversation, we break down Natalie Chan's journey of breaking into BCG as a PhD.

You'll gain insight for your own journey listening to Natalie share her story. How did she go from the world of academia to an incoming Associate at BCG? What are the specific steps she took to land the interview, nail it, and nab a highly-coveted BCG offer?

All the answers are inside this jam-packed episode of Strategy Simplified!

Black Belt - consulting interview prep program: LEARN MORE
Strategy Sprint - 1 week virtual consulting engagement: LEARN MORE

Liked this episode? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts to help us get to our goal of 1,000 reviews!

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Advertise on Strategy Simplified
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
20min
April 09, 2021S3E18: What are the Top 2021 Consulting Hiring Trends?
Strategy Sprint - 1 week virtual consulting engagement: LEARN MORE

What are the hiring trends for consulting in 2021? The data is in, and it confirms what we predicted would happen.

In the fall of 2020 - during the normal consulting recruiting period - consulting firms under-hired due to uncertainty around the pandemic. Because of that, the demand for top consulting roles at firms like McKinsey, Bain, BCG, and others is hot.

Waiting to apply? Don't! Firms are hiring in full force - get your applications in today and give yourself a shot at landing an interview.

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Strategy Sprint - 1 week virtual consulting engagement: LEARN MORE

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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
6min

FAQs about Strategy Simplified:

How many episodes does Strategy Simplified have?

The podcast currently has 688 episodes available.

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