Career Crossroads - Deciding Your Next Move

Chris B.

Fmr Bain Sr Partner & Head of Recruiting, 100s Offers, Fmr Salesforce Exec+

For years I ran recruiting at Bain as a Senior Partner. I’ve interviewed and made offer decisions for more than 1,000 MBAs, undergrad, and industry hire candidates. I know what we look for at every stage, and I love helping people get there! Here’s what I've experienced interviewing candidates over a decade: Most everybody comes into the room knowing frameworks, having practiced cases with friends or maybe a coach, walking in with their prepared answer for why consulting, why Bain, why LA or Boston, etc. However, from this pool of candidates, those who receive offers stand out, and by a wide margin. They’ve just differentially gotten very comfortable navigating the specific criteria we assess, they show up with real presence, they show up in conversation, and very effectively. There's a parallel here to an actor's audition. There are many, many incredibly talented actors in the world, but many don’t work because they haven’t mastered the audition. The case interview is the audition for an MBB offer. I coach with the eye I brought to interviews when I ran the process at Bain. I'll create as close to a real experience for you as possible and we'll have a chance to debrief and deconstruct the conversation. I'll conclude every session with my specific advice on how to bolster your offer-readiness. I'll tell you why I might pass you on to second round, why I'd be enthusiastically recommending you for hire, or why you might be waitlisted, or just not yet there. I'll tell you exactly what would change the outcome and I'll give you the drills and examples and coaching you need to close the gap wherever it is: case-cracking skills, your impact stories, presence, listening, confidence under pressure. I enjoy working with candidates with all sorts of backgrounds and experience levels. I created and taught a university level busines class “Introduction to Management Consulting” to help candidates outside the usual pipeline break in. I draw on that work to help you creatively and proactively get into the mix and teed up for success, regardless of where you're coming from. I'd love to help you pursue MBB or other strategy career opportunities. If I might support you in any way, please do reach out! It's quite easy to book a free intro call. It's simply exploratory. I'd love to hear your goals, offer my perspective, and support you further if we both feel that would make the right kind of difference for you!