S8E21: Why Networking is Crucial in Consulting Recruiting - with Incoming BCG Associate Taylor Robertson

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Strategy Simplified
S8E21: Why Networking is Crucial in Consulting Recruiting - with Incoming BCG Associate Taylor Robertson
Oct 28, 2022 Season 8 Episode 21

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Today we're bringing you another consulting underdog story. This time, we chat with Taylor Robertson, a non-target school candidate who went from not even knowing what strategy consulting was to receiving a BCG offer in 2 months. His story is a masterclass in what can happen when you pair smart strategy with dogged determination.

He shares the exact steps that led to him landing a coveted spot in one of the world's most prestigious companies, including:

  • The networking masterplan that got Taylor interviews at top consulting firms (5:22)
  • Advice for non-target candidates (20:50)
  • How Taylor set himself apart in the case interview (28:15)
  • The importance of casing with professional consultants (35:08)
  • The exact prep resources he recommends (40:01)

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Management Consulted YouTube channel: HERE
Taylor's case interview demo: VIDEO 

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