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Jenny Rae joined Bain in 2005. At McKinsey that year, consultants were home 3 nights a week – Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. That was considered acceptable.

Today, consulting looks different. But maybe not in the ways you'd assume.

In this episode of Consulting Unpacked, Jenny Rae breaks down the 4 real shifts she's tracked over 20 years inside and alongside the industry – and makes the case for what's barely changed at all.

We cover:

• How a 10-week engagement today compares to a 20-week one from 2005
• Why firms are now pressure-testing your commitment to stay – and what to say when they do
• Why 50+ firms are now legitimate career launchpads – not just MBB
• What's stayed the same despite 20 years of industry change

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Most people think consulting trains you in industries or analytics.

That's not the real advantage.

In this episode of Consulting Unpacked, Jenny Rae breaks down the skill consultants master at the world's top firms – complex project management – and the 10 principles that separate average operators from the people who consistently deliver under pressure.

You'll learn:

• Why scope clarity (and what you're not doing) matters more than the project plan itself
• How consultants align stakeholders, escalate issues, and build quality into every phase
• The mindset shift that makes project management a career accelerator in any industry

Resources:

• Bring consulting-level project management to your team with PM Training
• Create a free profile + access the Job Board (1K+ jobs)
• Create a free MC account to access foundational resources and start building your consulting skill set today

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Digital assessments are now the first filter at the top consulting firms – McKinsey, Bain, BCG, and more – and they're nothing you've seen before.

Coach Kabreya (ex-PwC, ex-Bridgespan, ex-McKinsey) breaks down exactly what each firm's test measures, where candidates go wrong, and how to prepare effectively.

• What McKinsey Solve, Bain Gorilla, and BCG CCA are actually testing
• Why time management is the silent killer
• How BCG's CCA filters for cultural fit and values alignment – not just analytical ability
• The 4 mistakes that tank otherwise strong candidates

Black Belt members get access to simulated digital assessments for MBB and more – get started today.

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• Get full simulations for Bain Gorilla, McKinsey Solve, BCG CCA & more in Black Belt
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Create a free MC account for access to step-by-step learning pathways, a brand new case prep course, and more. Download the MC app to prep anywhere.

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• 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