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Send us Fan MailMost 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 brea ...  Show more

Send us Fan MailBain 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 groun ...  Show more

Who would’ve thought a little fast-food restaurant serving chicken sandwiches would become a global, industry-leading powerhouse known for its customer service? That’s right, Chick-fil-A’s success isn’t just a result of their delicious food. David Salyers, creator of Spark and fo ...  Show more

Are you Team Taco Bell or Team Chipotle? The two fast food giants are competing for the hearts (and stomachs) of their consumers, as well as the coveted Gen Z market. On today’s show, Mary Meisenzahl, a fast food reporter from Business Insider joins us to weigh in on which brand ...  Show more

Chick-Fil-A’s extremely successful 2023 has the company in growth mode. The big reveals for the company’s future include a faster “elevated” drive-thru service and…a foray into the entertainment industry. So how can drive-thrus get any faster and what on earth can we expect from ...  Show more

Cola-flavored ketchup, Taco Bell’s musical for Mexican Pizza, and McDonald’s Grimace Shake are just some of the ways that food companies are fighting for your attention. But does social media buzz translate to long-term sales? Mary Long caught up with David Henkes, Senior Princi ...  Show more