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S17E4: Can You Break Into Consulting with 25+ Years of Experience?
Mar 19, 2025
Season 17
Episode 4
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With 25+ years in aviation, Matt Granger wasn’t the typical McKinsey candidate. But that didn’t stop him from landing an expert role in McKinsey’s Travel, Logistics & Infrastructure practice.
In this episode, Matt pulls back the curtain on his journey, sharing:
- How he positioned his deep industry expertise to stand out
- The 3-round interview process he went through (and how he prepared)
- The key resources that helped him ace the case and PEI
- Advice for experienced professionals looking to break into McKinsey
If you're an industry veteran wondering if a consulting career is within reach, this episode is your blueprint for making it happen.
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