Strategy Simplified

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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 resource for consulting news and interview prep - each episode covers topics related to the consulting world, from interview preparation and case study techniques to networking strategies and industry trends. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to make a transition, Strategy Simplified is the go-to resource for anyone looking to break into the consulting industry. With actionable advice, insider tips, and real-life success stories, this podcast is the ultimate guide to simplifying your career strategy and landing your dream consulting job.

  1. 1d ago

    S25E5: Bain Evaluates MBA Candidates Before Interview Invites Even Go Out

    Send us Fan Mail Whether you’re targeting McKinsey, BCG, Bain, or Tier 2 / Big 4 strategy firms, your evaluation can start before interview invites even go out. Many firms bring MBA candidates in for a group case or a 1-on-1 session first – the sessions are evaluative. Maile Dyer, a former Bain manager and Chicago Booth MBA, went through one of these sessions as a first-year and later helped decide who got interviewed. She joins the podcast to share how to prep for an evaluation that happens before the invite, and the mistakes she sees first-year MBAs make all the time. Hit play to get the full plan. If you want help running it, check out the resources below. Resources: Check the free consulting deadlines tracker – MBA internship dates for MBB, Big 4, and boutique firms in one placePracticing cases but can’t tell what an interviewer would catch? See how Black Belt coaching works – you get 1-on-1 coaching with an ex-MBB coach who finds your gap areas and helps you close themNot sure if MC support is right for you? Book 15 minutes with Katie – you’ll find out if Black Belt is the right fitConnect With Management Consulted Create a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep todaySchedule a free 15min consultation with the MC TeamWatch the video version of the podcast on YouTubeFollow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTokJoin an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more

    S25E5: Bain Evaluates MBA Candidates Before Interview Invites Even Go Out

  2. 3d ago

    S25E4: MBB Raised Starting Pay Even as AI Targets Junior Consulting Jobs

    Send us Fan Mail AI was supposed to kill junior consulting jobs. Then McKinsey, BCG, and Bain raised starting pay to $120,000 for pre-MBA hires and $200,000 for post-MBA hires. So why would 3 firms lock in higher base pay for junior consulting jobs? And is the raise as big as it looks? Namaan shares his take, plus what it means if you’re an undergrad, an MBA, or an experienced hire. The pay data behind it comes from candidates who shared their offers – listen, then add yours below. Resources: 2027 Consulting Salary Report Share my pay for the 2027 Consulting Salary Report – anonymous, and it helps the next class of candidates know what they’re worthRead the full MBB salary breakdown – base pay by firm and level, plus what the raise means for undergrad, MBA, and experienced-hire candidatesFree guides Read the complete case interview prep guide – how a case runs, the core frameworks, and a prep timeline for your candidate typeRead the complete consulting resume guide – the 5 key sections, 10 tips, and examplesRead the consulting networking guide – who to contact, outreach and follow-up email templates, and when to startWork with the team Not sure what’s standing between you and an MBB offer? See how Black Belt coaching works – 1-on-1 with ex-MBB interviewers who find your gap areas and help you close themNot sure if MC support is right for you? Book 15 minutes with Katie – you’ll find out whether Black Belt is the right fitConnect With Management Consulted Create a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep todaySchedule a free 15min consultation with the MC TeamWatch the video version of the podcast on YouTubeFollow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTokJoin an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more

    S25E4: MBB Raised Starting Pay Even as AI Targets Junior Consulting Jobs

  3. 4d ago

    S25E3: Inside Healthcare Consulting: 2 Partners on AI, Specialists, and Hiring

    Send us Fan Mail Ben van der Schaaf of Arthur D. Little and Stephane Budel of DeciBio land in the same place on AI – it makes everyone faster, but the experience to know which questions to ask is what clients still pay for. Ben’s example: a colleague with 25 years in quality systems built a 17,000-line model over a weekend. Someone without those 25 years couldn’t have built it. And that idea runs through the rest of the conversation: specialists are winning work against firms 50 times their size, clients want measurable outcomes over slide decks, and both partners explain what they look for in the people they hire. It’s all from the research behind our 2027 ranking. Resources: Read the 2027 Top Healthcare Consulting Firms ranking – see where Arthur D. Little and DeciBio placed, the full top 10, and who leads each segmentWant your firm’s insights featured in MC’s next ranking, podcast, or research piece? Book time with NamaanNot sure what’s holding you back in consulting recruiting? See how Black Belt coaching works – 1-on-1 with an ex-MBB interviewer who finds your gap areas and helps you close themBrowse open healthcare consulting roles on the MC Job BoardConnect With Management Consulted Create a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep todaySchedule a free 15min consultation with the MC TeamWatch the video version of the podcast on YouTubeFollow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTokJoin an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more

    S25E3: Inside Healthcare Consulting: 2 Partners on AI, Specialists, and Hiring

  4. Oct 23

    S25E2: Ex-Bain Consultant Coaches a Live Bain Case Interview, Step by Step

    Send us Fan Mail Juliane Hoss spent 3 years at Bain, and she’s interviewed plenty of candidates since. In this live Bain case interview, she coaches Abhirav after every step. The case: a UK healthcare consulting firm wants to double its revenue in 3 years. Abhirav, an engineer turned DJ turned finance student, solves it from clarifying questions to recommendation while Juliane coaches him. But the moment that sticks isn’t a framework. Juliane says the question she and other interviewers keep coming back to is whether they’d want you on their team. She says that matters more than being impressive. Juliane says if she hears the perfect answer 5 times a day, she can’t remember who you were at the end. So see how your own cases compare. Resources: Doing the cases but can’t tell what’s holding you back? See how Black Belt coaching works – 1-on-1 with an MBB coach like Juliane who finds your gap areas and helps you close themNot sure if MC support is right for you? Book 15 minutes with Katie – you’ll find out if Black Belt is the right fitConnect With Management Consulted Create a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep todaySchedule a free 15min consultation with the MC TeamWatch the video version of the podcast on YouTubeFollow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTokJoin an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more

    S25E2: Ex-Bain Consultant Coaches a Live Bain Case Interview, Step by Step

  5. Oct 21

    S25E1: Mini Case Interviews at McKinsey, Bain, and BCG Explained

    Send us Fan Mail Mini case interviews are often the first test you face at McKinsey, Bain, and BCG. And if you’ve heard them called market sizing questions, you’ve already met the most common version. But a mini case interview plays by different rules than a full case, and the interviewer isn’t going to guide you through it. Namaan breaks down what to expect, how mini cases are scored, and how to finish one the right way. Resources: Want to know how you’d handle a mini case under time pressure? Run timed mini case drills with MBB coaches in Black Belt – you get feedback on structure, math, and communicationNot sure if MC support is right for you? Book 15 minutes with Katie – you’ll find out if Black Belt is the right fitConnect With Management Consulted Create a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep todaySchedule a free 15min consultation with the MC TeamWatch the video version of the podcast on YouTubeFollow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTokJoin an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more

    S25E1: Mini Case Interviews at McKinsey, Bain, and BCG Explained

  6. Oct 16

    S24E30: Why US Case Interview Prep Fails in European Consulting Interviews

    Send us Fan Mail Most case interview prep is written for US interviews. If you’re recruiting for a European office, you’ll walk into a different interview than the one you practiced. Laura Ackerman worked at McKinsey and BCG and has coached European candidates for 4 years. She breaks down where US prep falls short in European consulting interviews: the case formats, the case topics, and how conversational the fit interview gets. And she shares how one client with a diplomacy background landed a McKinsey London offer after 10 coaching sessions in 1 month. Resources: Check my firm’s deadline in the free application tracker – dates vary by country and firm, and they’re all in one placeWorried your prep won’t match what a European interviewer expects? See how Black Belt coaching works – 1-on-1 with a former MBB interviewer who finds your gap areas and helps you close themNot sure if MC support is right for you? Book 15 minutes with Katie – you’ll find out if Black Belt is the right fit.Connect With Management Consulted Create a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep todaySchedule a free 15min consultation with the MC TeamWatch the video version of the podcast on YouTubeFollow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTokJoin an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more

    S24E30: Why US Case Interview Prep Fails in European Consulting Interviews

  7. Oct 14

    S24E29: Bain Interviews Have Different Rules – Here’s How to Prep

    Send us Fan Mail Bain interviews have different rules, and Abi Chen spent 6 years at the firm learning them from the inside. As a former Bain manager and now an MC coach, she interviewed candidates and helped decide who got an invite. So she knows where strong candidates lose ground. In this episode, she walks through 4 of those mistakes – and what to do instead so you can get your offer. Resources: Practicing cases but can’t tell what’s holding you back? See how Black Belt coaching works – 1-on-1 with former MBB consultants who find your gap areas and help you close themNot sure Black Belt is the right fit? Book a free 15-minute consult with Katie – bring your questions and leave knowing if it matches your goals and timelineConnect With Management Consulted Create a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep todaySchedule a free 15min consultation with the MC TeamWatch the video version of the podcast on YouTubeFollow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTokJoin an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more

    S24E29: Bain Interviews Have Different Rules – Here’s How to Prep

  8. Oct 9

    S24E28: Top 10 Healthcare Consulting Firms and Who Leads Each Segment

    Send us Fan Mail Almost every large consulting firm has a healthcare practice. Far fewer have a healthcare position. In this episode of The Briefing, Namaan breaks down our 2027 healthcare consulting research. The big finding is that healthcare consulting splits into two sides, care delivery and life sciences, and a firm that’s excellent at one is often absent from the other. So the question for any practice leader is which side your firm has built a position on. McKinsey, BCG, and Bain take the top three spots. See where every firm lands, and who leads each segment, in the full ranking. Resources: See the free 2027 Top 10 Healthcare Consulting Firms ranking – 10 firms plus the segment map showing who leads each part of the marketWant to compare notes on what you’re seeing in the market? Email our research team: research@managementconsulted.comWant your firm’s perspective in future rankings, research, and podcasts? Schedule a conversation with NamaanConnect With Management Consulted Create a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep todaySchedule a free 15min consultation with the MC TeamWatch the video version of the podcast on YouTubeFollow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTokJoin an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more

    S24E28: Top 10 Healthcare Consulting Firms and Who Leads Each Segment
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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 resource for consulting news and interview prep - each episode covers topics related to the consulting world, from interview preparation and case study techniques to networking strategies and industry trends. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to make a transition, Strategy Simplified is the go-to resource for anyone looking to break into the consulting industry. With actionable advice, insider tips, and real-life success stories, this podcast is the ultimate guide to simplifying your career strategy and landing your dream consulting job.

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    Management Consulted
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
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