S11E24: 10 reasons to work for McKinsey... and 6 reasons not to

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S22E22: Engineer to Consultant: The Playbook That Led to a PwC Offer

Send a textJacob Broadbent didn’t come from the typical consulting pipeline.He came from engineering – and still landed a PwC offer.In this episode, Jacob breaks down the exact moves that helped him make the pivot: how he positioned his technical background as a strength, got mor ...  Show more

S22E21: MBB Internship Recruiting Is Accelerating – Here’s How to Prepare

Send a textInternship recruiting for consulting is 3 months earlier than ever. March 29 is the first deadline (McKinsey, Bain, Oliver Wyman).In this episode, former Bain consultant Maile Dyer breaks down the exact preparation strategy – from networking and resume positioning to d ...  Show more

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