Palm Tree is a rising firm you should familiarize yourself with. From the outside, it looks like a traditional consulting firm, but in reality, it's much more than that, and functions as a one-stop shop for Private Equity.In this conversation, we chat with 2 leaders from the firm - a Managing Partner and HR leader. We cover everything from Palm Tree's unique value prop, what it looks for in candidates, why it may be the right fit for you, and more!Learn more about Palm Tree: https://www.palmtreellc.com/Join the MC community: https://managementconsulted.com/subscribe/

This episode features Lance Mortlock, an EY senior strategy Partner. He brings years of strategy experience and a silky-smooth British accent to the table. Through the course of this conversation, we delve into his consulting history (Accenture and EY), dig into the core skills that separate analysts from strategists, and unpack insights from his book on scenario planning. It's a can't-miss conversation!Buy "Disaster Proof: Scenario Planning for a Post-Pandemic Future:" https://www.lancemortlock.com/bookGreat practical YouTube content from www.managementconsulted.com: Case Interview Playlist: http://bit.ly/CaseInterviewPlaylist Consulting Fit Interviews: http://bit.ly/FitInterviewsPlaylist Consulting Resumes: http://bit.ly/ConsultingResumesPlaylist Networking for Consulting: http://bit.ly/NetworkingForConsultingPlaylistGreat intro YouTube content from www.managementconsulted.com: Consulting 101- All your basic consulting questions answered: http://bit.ly/Consulting101Playlist Consulting Firms 101 Playlist: http://bit.ly/ConsultingFirmsPlaylist Is Consulting Right For You Playlist: http://bit.ly/IsConsultingRightForYouJoin the MC community: https://managementconsulted.com/subscribe/

PwC Partner Bhushan Sethi is a global thought leader on the future of work. As the Joint Global Leader of People and Organization at PwC, Bhushan brings decades of experience to this conversation around work-life balance, diversity & inclusion, what going back to the office will look like, and more.It’s a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how a global firm thinks about the support and overall development of its people. Access the full transcript of the conversation: https://managementconsulted.com/pwc-partner-interview/It was encouraging to hear how PwC is leading the charge to help support and develop their people. If you’re interested in working for a firm like PwC, make your resume stand out before applying: https://managementconsulted.com/management-consulting-resumes/Great practical YouTube content from www.managementconsulted.com: Case Interview Playlist: http://bit.ly/CaseInterviewPlaylist Consulting Fit Interviews: http://bit.ly/FitInterviewsPlaylist Consulting Resumes: http://bit.ly/ConsultingResumesPlaylist Networking for Consulting: http://bit.ly/NetworkingForConsultingPlaylistGreat intro YouTube content from www.managementconsulted.com: Consulting 101- All your basic consulting questions answered: http://bit.ly/Consulting101Playlist Consulting Firms 101 Playlist: http://bit.ly/ConsultingFirmsPlaylist Is Consulting Right For You Playlist: http://bit.ly/IsConsultingRightForYouJoin the MC community: https://managementconsulted.com/subscribe/

Accenture and Management Consulted teamed up to bring you a transparent look into culture, careers, interviews, and more at the firm. Thanks to Caroline Dudley and Rizzalyn Burke for coming on.We covered a lot of ground, including:- How the firm maintains a cohesive culture despite having over 600K employees - What the interview process is like (are digital assessments required?) - How the firm makes space for folks from non-target schools - What kinds of people the firm is looking for - & so much moreAccess the full transcript of the conversation: https://managementconsulted.com/accenture-interviews-culture-careers/If you’re interested in working for a firm like Accenture, make your resume stand out before applying: https://managementconsulted.com/management-consulting-resumes/

In this interview, we sit down for a conversation with Dr. Nikolaus Lang, a Senior Partner in BCG's Munich office, Global Leader of the firm's Global Advantage practice, and co-author of Beyond Great.We dive into a few of the 9 strategies outlined in the book and how organizations can apply them today to thrive in an era of economic nationalism, social tension, and technological revolution.Buy "Beyond Great: Nine Strategies for Thriving in an Era of Social Tension, Economic Nationalism, and Technological Revolution" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Great-Strategies-Nationalism-Technological/dp/1541757181/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=beyond+great+bcg&qid=1633705190&s=books&sr=1-2Would you like the most compelling and up-to-date news, resources, and consulting job opportunities delivered to your inbox? Join the MC community: https://managementconsulted.com/find-and-upskill-people/Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/managementconsulted?sub_confirmation=1

World-class resources to help you break into consulting: https://managementconsulted.com/consulting-prep-resources/The Bridgespan Group is the #1 non-profit management consulting firm in the world. We recently sat down with a Bridgespan Partner to get to know the firm.Stephanie Kater is a Partner and co-leader of the firm’s impact investing space. She has a lot to share about daily life as a Bridgespan consultant – and how you can become one! After spending time in commercial consulting, she brings a unique perspective as she compares and contrasts that with non-profit consulting.Topics covered: ◈ Does Bridgespan use case interviews? ◈ What is non-profit consulting? ◈ How is non-profit consulting different from “traditional” management consulting? ◈ What kinds of projects do Bridgespan consultants work on? ◈ What traits is the firm looking for in candidates?Would you like the most up-to-date news, resources, and consulting job opportunities delivered to your inbox? Subscribe today: https://managementconsulted.com/consulting-prep-resources/Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/managementconsulted?sub_confirmation=1

Expert coaching to help you break into consulting: https://managementconsulted.com/consulting-prep-resources/In this interview, we sit down with Arjun, an incoming business analyst at McKinsey.Arjun is just finishing up the last year of a 5-year degree from the University of Texas, obtaining a BBA in accounting and a Masters in film. He comes to the table with insights for breaking into consulting (don't miss the networking tips!).Warning: you might walk away with a jolt of confidence and a bundle of practical tips to apply to your own journey.Additional LinksApply to open roles at TMT strategy consultancy, Altman Solon: https://managementconsulted.com/altman-solon-resume-submission/ Submit a question for our new segment, After Office Hours: podcast@managementconsulted.comWould you like the most up-to-date news, resources, and consulting job opportunities delivered to your inbox? Subscribe today: https://managementconsulted.com/consulting-prep-resources/Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/managementconsulted?sub_confirmation=1

Work with our team to prepare for Amazon interviews: https://managementconsulted.com/consulting-prep-resources/Elena failed interviews at McKinsey, BCG, Deloitte, and others, but persevered to land the role she wanted at Amazon in program management. In this discussion, she walks us through the interview gauntlet she went through, the process she used to prepare, and actionable tips for success in any interview.With 20+ years of experience in software development, consulting (IBM), and more, Elena brings a lot to the table. If you're looking to break into a corporate strategy or consulting role, this is one episode you don't want to skip.Additional LinksPrepare for corporate strategy interviews (Amazon, Google, Facebook, etc.): https://managementconsulted.com/consulting-prep-resources/ Questions about consulting? We've got answers: team@managementconsulted.com Subscribe to the Strategy Simplified podcast: https://managementconsulted.com/podcast/Would you like the most up-to-date news, resources, and consulting job opportunities delivered to your inbox? Subscribe today: https://managementconsulted.com/consulting-prep-resources/Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/managementconsulted?sub_confirmation=1

Work with our team of MBB coaches to prepare for consulting interviews: https://managementconsulted.com/consulting-prep-resources/Kicking off a new series of interviews is Yusuf Shaikh. He broke into BCG right out undergrad, then leveraged that to move into Private Equity. Now, Yusuf advises South Africa's leading FinTech on business strategy, M&A, and corporate development.Listen for some incredible tips for transitioning into finance after consulting, the importance of your network, and the process he runs people through to prepare them for case interviews.After the discussion, we answer a listener question about generalist vs specialist consulting roles. Submit your question today for a chance to have it answered on the show!Additional LinksMC's consulting prep program: https://managementconsulted.com/consulting-prep-resources/Networking for consulting - the non-sleazy way: https://managementconsulted.com/networking-how-to-land-offers-at-mckinsey-bain-and-bcg/Consulting firm directory (250+ firms): https://managementconsulted.com/consulting-firm-directory/Subscribe to the Strategy Simplified podcast: https://managementconsulted.com/podcast/Would you like the most up-to-date news, resources, and consulting job opportunities delivered to your inbox? Subscribe today: https://managementconsulted.com/consulting-prep-resources/Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/managementconsulted?sub_confirmation=1

Break into L.E.K. Consulting with the help of our expert coaching team: https://managementconsulted.com/consulting-prep-resources/L.E.K. Consulting is hiring now for a number of positions in life sciences strategy consulting. In this episode, we're joined by Managing Director Matt Mancuso to talk through current opportunities the firm has for Advanced Degree Candidates through the Link to L.E.K. summer program.Listen to learn about life sciences strategy consulting, Link to L.E.K. (who it's for, how to apply, interview tips), and current across-the-board hiring needs.The application deadline for Link to L.E.K. is March 27 - work with our team on a custom resume edit before applying.Additional LinksGet a custom resume edit before applying: https://managementconsulted.com/consulting-prep-resources/Apply to Link to L.E.K. (deadline: March 27): https://lek.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-2/brand-2/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/6/opp/2677-Link-to-LEK-PhD-MD-Program-Virtual-2022/en-GBGet professional help to prepare for consulting interviews: https://managementconsulted.com/consulting-prep-resources/Would you like the most up-to-date news, resources, and consulting job opportunities delivered to your inbox? Subscribe today: https://managementconsulted.com/consulting-prep-resources/Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/managementconsulted?sub_confirmation=1