Month: May 2019

3 Tips for Written Case Interview

The written case interview, a fearsome adaptation of the regular verbal case interview. It can strike fear into the hearts of interviewees, especially if you're so close to landing an offer. Never fear! Management Consulted gives you step by step tips on how to handle the written case interview. What to focus on, how to…

BCG Matrix

Boston Consulting Group is renowned as a thought leader in the management consulting world. One of the firm’s most famous analytical frameworks includes the BCG Matrix, also known as the BCG Growth Share matrix. The tool was first introduced in the 1970s by Bruce Henderson, the founder of BCG. It has continued to endure until…

Case Study Interview Questions and Answers

One of the most challenging aspects of case interviews is that after you are provided with the problem, there are an infinite number of ways the case can go. While that is true, there are types of case study interview questions that you'll run across more frequently than others. Once you start recognizing these patterns,…

How To Be MECE

How to be MECE (Mutually Exclusive and Collectively Exhaustive). This is definitely something that every new - and aspiring - consultant needs to learn as soon as possible. You must be MECE in your case interview approach, and on the job. If you're not MECE, then you haven't done your job. We'll save you that…

3 Best No Foreign Transaction Fee Credit Cards

We’ve all been there at one point or another. You're traveling abroad and haven’t planned to use a credit card or forgot to bring the right one. But then, emergency strikes, and cash is no longer an option. You pull out a credit card and pay knowing there will be extra fees added on to…

Transition to Consulting: Military to Consulting

Kate Spradley is a powerhouse, a force of nature. A woman who graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy, got her first graduate degree in Geological Engineering, and who spent 8 years as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps. Kate is working on transitioning from military to consulting and currently completing a dual degree at…

The 3 Best Dining Rewards Credit Cards

Whether you’re a takeout or dine-in kind of person, restaurant purchases probably make up a large portion of your monthly spend. In fact, the average U.S. family spends $250/month on dining out. If you don’t have a credit card that maximizes this portion of your budget, you are missing out on serious rewards - travel…

The True Meaning of Consulting Work/Life Balance

I've been reflecting recently on my life and my work. It started 1 month ago at my Columbia Business School reunion. Reunions do that - make you evaluate if you are where you thought you would be - and where you want to be. Management Consulted is a lifestyle company. We work insanely hard (in…

Fast Math: Quant Skills

Fast math. Just the term itself is enough to strike fear into any English or History major. Here’s the thing: no matter your background, you will be expected to be comfortable with fast math during your consulting case interviews. If math isn’t your strong suit – don’t worry. Case interviews don’t require advanced calculus or…

The Chase Trifecta: Maximizing your Ultimate Rewards Points

Today, we’re breaking down an advanced strategy to maximize your Chase Ultimate Rewards Points. Say hello to the Chase Trifecta – sync your everyday spending between the Chase Sapphire Reserve, Ink Business Preferred Credit Card, and Chase Freedom Unlimited to see your Ultimate Rewards Points earnings increase exponentially. The Chase Trifecta The world of travel…