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S23E4: How Experienced Hires Break Into MBB: A Proven 4-Step System

April 24 · 59 min · Season 23 · Episode 4 · 42.7 MB
0:00-59:12

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Laura Ackermann once worked with a hospital executive in his 50s – years of running a mid-sized US hospital – who wanted to apply for McKinsey's Associate position.

She was outraged.

Not at him – at how common the pattern is. 

Experienced hires undervalue what they've built. They apply too low. Skip networking because it feels uncomfortable. Wait to start case prep because the timeline isn't obvious.

And then the window closes.

In this episode, Laura (BCG → McKinsey senior engagement manager, now MC coach) and Katie Neff (MC Black Belt Advisor) break down the 4-step experienced hire system to break into consulting.

She covers:

  • Why applying to the wrong level gets you rejected
  • How to narrow your target list to 6-10 firms and own them, instead of applying to 30 and hoping
  • What a consulting-ready resume looks like when your experience isn't linear
  • Why case prep must start way before you apply

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