761: Taking resume feedback (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we discuss bonus versus salary resume.   Bonus versus salary resume is a very simple test we do on resumes. This ...

8 Jan 20258min

For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we discuss key differences in Bain FIT questions.   In looking through our database of over 240 former clients an...

6 Jan 202513min

For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we discuss how to gain more experience. Many candidates are declined with the suggestion to gain more work experi...

1 Jan 202511min

In this podcast we have listed some of the most common and most significant networking mistakes made by candidates. Since many of these have been made by clients, we have had an opportunity to discuss...

30 Dec 202417min

Being a young business analyst or associate on the receiving end of blunt and harsh feedback from a partner is a very jarring experience. However, it is also somewhat of a compliment. I never understa...

25 Dec 202424min

Storytelling is a very powerful technique to ensure someone remembers you after an interview. In fact, even when we screen people at Firmsconsulting today, we use this technique I applied as a partner...

23 Dec 202423min

Communication and image in a case interview is governed by both what you say and how you say. It is true that how you say something tends to carry more weight. However, in some case, certain phrases s...

18 Dec 202415min

Networking with a partner is counter-intuitive. It is much easier to network with a McKinsey / BCG partner for at least four reasons. First, partners always return emails. Second, partners are general...

16 Dec 202412min