S15E24: The Unconventional Approach that Broke Olivia into BCG from a Non-Business Background

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S24E2: How Consulting Firms Really Score Case Interviews

Send us Fan MailYou can nail every case you practice and still get rejected.That's because firms aren't grading you on vibes. McKinsey scores you piece by piece – opening, structure, math, brainstorming, closing. Other firms use 3 buckets instead: structure, problem solving, comm ...  Show more

S24E1: The Hottest Consulting Sectors to Target in 2026

Send us Fan MailMcKinsey is making 12% more hires this year than last. But the jobs aren't going to the same profile of candidate.Energy and utilities is projected to grow 11% in 2026 – one of the least sexy practices in consulting, and one of the hottest right now. Healthcare, p ...  Show more

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