The case interview: it’s the ultimate test of strategy and executive communication for the management consulting industry. When I first checked out how to become a consultant, I quickly discovered that the consulting case interview is a beast unlike any…
During an interview, it is common to be asked “Tell me about yourself.” Even though you’re mentally prepared for the question to be asked, suddenly your heart starts racing, your mind goes blank, and you just plain forget how to…
It’s time for another installment in our Life as a Consultant series – where we feature interesting topics and great tidbits that highlight the nuances of the consulting game. (By the way…if you’re interested in being featured, we LOVE to…
We had the privilege of working with an undergrad in the Fall of 2011 who successfully went from an F (failing in interviews with BCG) to an offer with McKinsey. We played a small part in her story, squeezing in…
Ashley worked with us in the Fall of 2011 to break into consulting from a non-target school. We started with a resume/cover letter edit, and later completed interview preparation. Ashley had a strong background – she had completed a number…
The story we have to share with you today is a pretty cool one. Not only did we get to have the opportunity to meet this pretty amazing guy, Collin, but it all happened after he had secured a healthcare…
Happy (almost) Thanksgiving everyone! Have a special treat for you guys – a 36 minute podcast interview with Shreenath Regunathan. Shreenath has a very interesting background – he graduated from a huge public school (UT-Austin), spent several years at Charles…
Today, we’ve got a very special interview for you guys. Ryan first reached out to us after purchasing The Consulting Bible. He was able to secure summer internship offers at Bain and Deloitte – no small accomplishment in this economy…
It happens all the time. Admit your mistake (“Wait a minute, that doesn’t seem right because…”). Take a second to regroup, and rewind to where you think the error started. Restate all the facts that you know, confirm those facts…
While the Life as a Consultant series usually features current or former consultants, today we have a new guest. Ryan Wegner is a first-year senior at a non-target school, the University of Wisconson-Madison. Regardless of where you are in your…