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S23E15: He Quit His Job to Break Into Consulting

Send us Fan Mail Walter applied to consulting out of undergrad and didn't get an offer. Went into investment banking, got another shot a year and a half later, and still wasn't ready – too busy, not focused enough, cramming at the last minute. So he quit his job to recruit full time. That's an extreme version of the lesson, but the lesson applies to anyone working full time while trying to break in: you have less time than you think. Consulting firms aren't running a six-month hiring cycle. They've got a project to staff and they need someone now. You could apply today and interview next week. In this episode of Recruiting Reality Check, Katie Neff, ex-BCG and MC's Black Belt Advisor, breaks down what Walter did differently on attempt #3 – how he started from scratch, built a serious plan, and landed a full-time offer with L.E.K. The June Black Belt cohort closes Tuesday, June 9 (limited spots). Learn more and join. Resources: Book a free 15-minute call with Katie to map out your best path Join the June Black Belt cohort for structured coaching from application to offer Explore 2,000 consulting jobs for working professionals on the Management Consulted Job Board Consulting Deadlines: McKinsey, Bain, and BCG deadlines hit August 11 – 13 (and more are coming) – get interview-ready fast with Black Belt Connect With Management Consulted Create a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep today Schedule a free 15min consultation with the MC Team Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok Join an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more

S23E14: Ex-BCG Principal: Why 22 Cases Beat 100 (And What Actually Gets Offers)

Send us Fan Mail BCG interviews typically start 3–4 weeks after the application deadline – and deadlines are here. Tauseef Charanya spent 10 years at BCG – half consulting, half building AI products globally. He's done 300+ interviews and has seen strong candidates miss offers for the same reasons, over and over. In this episode, he breaks down the 3 mistakes that hurt otherwise solid BCG candidates, why doing more cases without feedback makes you worse, and the 4-step system that gets you BCG-ready. You'll learn: Why memorizing frameworks won't cut it – and what BCG interviewers are actually looking for How BCG's candidate-led format differs from McKinsey and how to prep for it The skill sequence that gets candidates offer-ready in 22 cases, not 100+ Why the BCG internship deserves the same urgency as full-time recruiting Resources: Ready to close the gap before deadlines? Book a free 15-minute consult with Katie Want the structured system Tauseef describes? Explore Black Belt Book a 1:1 session with Tauseef Consulting Deadlines: McKinsey, Bain, and BCG deadlines hit August 11 – 13 (and more are coming) – get interview-ready fast with Black Belt DO THE WORK • STAY THE COURSE • NO SHORTCUTS™️ Podcast for people who are serious about building something real. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Connect With Management Consulted Create a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep today Schedule a free 15min consultation with the MC Team Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok Join an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more

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