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Why does one referral change everything?
See what happens behind the scenes after someone refers you. Learn how to communicate with your referrer to help push your application forward.
Don’t ask "Can you refer me?" - Ask this instead
Earn referrals naturally by building trust first. Learn what questions to ask and how to make consultants actually want to help you.
Not sure who to network with? Start here
Learn who to contact first, how to use your existing connections, and when to reach out for the best results.
Here’s what really works in networking
Understand when location matters for referrals and when it doesn't. Learn to stay flexible and build connections across different offices.
Referrals win when resumes look the same
Learn why you need to start networking early. Discover how it helps you understand the firm and stand out when everyone's resume looks identical.
Are you worth that referral?
Understand what consultants risk when they refer you. Learn how to build relationships that make them confident in putting their name behind yours.
Consulting referrals aren’t luck, they’re strategy
Learn how to find the right consultants, reach out to them personally, and build real relationships that lead to referrals and interviews.
Follow-up to maintain networking relationships
Stay in touch without being pushy. Learn how to thank people genuinely and turn one-time contacts into long-term mentors.
Still no referral? Here’s your final play
Learn when to make your move, how much notice to give, and how to turn a good relationship into an actual referral.
Want MBB consultants to respond?
Write emails that people actually read. Learn to personalize messages, create subject lines that work, follow up without being annoying, and use your resume smartly.
Bad questions kill your networking efforts
Learn how to ask questions that start real conversations. Make your outreach feel genuine and memorable, not robotic.
No one owes you a referral. Earn it
Learn the biggest networking mistakes and how to build trust with MBB consultants without seeming fake or desperate.
Stop blasting copy-paste emails
Focus on a few meaningful contacts instead of hundreds. Learn to personalize your messages, ask good questions, and follow up to actually get interviews.
BCG Casey Chatbot 9 – Freshmart (Easymart)
Practice test 9
BCG Casey Chatbot 6 – Air Cargo Merger (Shipping Merger)
Practice test 6
Authentic Storytelling for PEI Behavioral Interviews
McKinsey’s Personal Experience Interview (PEI) and other behavioral interviews can make or break your consulting application. Success isn’t just about rehearsing answers—it’s about telling authentic, memorable stories that highlight your leadership, impact, and problem-solving skills. Join expert coach Maria T. (Former recruiting lead at McKinsey) and learn how to refine your own stories and get personalized feedback to make sure they land. By the end, you’ll know how to craft and deliver stories that resonate—and feel confident showcasing your unique strengths in high-stakes behavioral interviews.
How to Use Frameworking Exercises
An overview of how to use frameworking exercises for management consulting.
Not All Case Types are Equal
An overview of the different case types in management consulting.
One Sentence Summary for Major Case Types
A brief one sentence summary for major management consulting case types.
Bullet Proof Inc: Grow and Diversify
An walkthrough of the Bullet Proof Inc: Grow and Diversify case for management consulting.
