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Internship recruiting for consulting is 3 months earlier than ever. March 29 is the first deadline (McKinsey, Bain, Oliver Wyman).

In this episode, former Bain consultant Maile Dyer breaks down the exact preparation strategy – from networking and resume positioning to digital assessments and case prep.

Instead of guessing what to do next, learn how to sequence your preparation so you peak at the right time.

You’ll learn:

• What to prioritize first in the MBB recruiting process
• How to network strategically (and actually increase your interview chances)
• What digital assessments like McKinsey Solve and Bain TestGorilla are testing
• A structured plan for case interview prep alongside classes

If recruiting timelines feel fast and overwhelming, remember: you don’t need to do everything at once – just the right things in the right order.

Resources:

• Review application deadlines so you don't miss your date
• Join Black Belt for an MBB-led accelerated coaching program personalized to your target firms, timelines, and goals
• Book a call with Katie to get your questions answered about MC programs

MBB Undergrad Timelines Are This Month

Application deadlines are the earliest we've ever seen; join Black Belt for an accelerated, MBB-led prep program

Connect With Management Consulted

• Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team.
• Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube!
• Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights!
• Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more.
• Email us (team@managementconsulted.com) with questions or feedback.

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In your first year in consulting, it’s easy to chase the projects that sound the most impressive.

But the work that actually accelerates your career often looks very different.

In this episode of Consulting Unpacked, Jenny Rae shares the single best decision she made during her first year at Bain – why it felt counterintuitive at the time, and how it helped her develop faster than any “prestige” project could have.

You’ll learn:

• Why the projects most consultants try to avoid can become your biggest growth opportunities
• How saying “yes” early in your career builds credibility and accelerates responsibility
• The mindset shift that helps you optimize for learning – not just optics

If you want to grow quickly in consulting (or any high-performance career), this is a lesson worth learning early.

Resources:

• Create a free profile + access the Job Board (1K+ jobs)
• Get the free Case Prep Plan (step-by-step guide to win case interviews)
• Get full prep support with Black Belt

MBB Undergrad Timelines Are This Month

Application deadlines are the earliest we've ever seen; join Black Belt for an accelerated, MBB-led prep program

Connect With Management Consulted

• Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team.
• Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube!
• Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights!
• Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more.
• Email us (team@managementconsulted.com) with questions or feedback.

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In this episode of Recruiting Reality Check, Katie Neff and Japheth Mast break down the real story of “Sophomore Stan” – a strong candidate at a target school who has done everything right with networking… but hasn’t started case prep yet.

With internship recruiting timelines moving up months earlier than expected (McKinsey: March 29), Stan suddenly has just weeks to prepare from scratch.

The reality check: you can’t do everything. You have to do the right things.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why networking alone won’t get you the offer
• How to approach case prep when you’re short on time
• Why 15–25 high-quality cases beats doing hundreds
• The daily prep system that turns panic into progress

Want help like Stan is getting?

The March Black Belt cohort closes Tuesday, March 10. Learn more and join.

Resources:

• Join the March Black Belt cohort
• Book a free 15-minute call with Katie to map out your best path
• See upcoming consulting application deadlines
• Download a free step-by-step case prep plan

MBB Undergrad Timelines Are This Month

Application deadlines are the earliest we've ever seen; join Black Belt for an accelerated, MBB-led prep program

Connect With Management Consulted

• Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team.
• Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube!
• Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights!
• Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more.
• Email us (team@managementconsulted.com) with questions or feedback.