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Energy consulting is growing 11% this year – the fastest-growing sector in consulting.
AI data centers are eating power faster than the grid can supply, the energy transition is still underway, and nobody has a clean answer for how to do both at once.
3 insiders from MC's 2026 energy ranking join the show: Sean Jump (dss+), Charlie Sorensen (BearingPoint), and Michael Einstein (Simon-Kucher).
You'll learn:
Why clients are asking for things now they weren't 2 years ago
How energy firms price outcome-based work and where they draw the line
What hyperscalers keep getting wrong about physical infrastructure
The advice every new energy consultant actually needs to hear
Full speaker bios and firm profiles here.
Resources:
See who's hiring – see the 2026 Top 10 Energy Consulting Firms Ranking
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Explore top firms hiring in Energy on the Management Consulted Job Board
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Maile Dyer reviewed 400+ resumes as a Bain Manager. She was on the recruiting team, making the decisions on who got interviews.
And she kept seeing the same 3 mistakes: structure, content, and formatting. Most candidates miss at least one. A lot of them miss all 3 — and they never find out why they never heard back.
In this episode, Maile breaks down each mistake and tells you exactly how to fix it. Katie Neff joins to tie it back to your full recruiting strategy.
You'll learn:
The structure mistake that makes reviewers skip your strongest qualifications
Why writing responsibilities instead of impact gets you screened out fast
The formatting signals that tell a consultant you lack attention to detail
Resources:
Have your resume rebuilt by ex-consultants who know what MBB is looking for – join Black Belt
Not sure where to start? Book 15 minutes with Katie
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BCG quietly updated its Consulting Career Assessment (CCA) and most candidates approach it the wrong way.
In this episode, Katie – ex-BCG, Black Belt Advisor at Management Consulted – breaks down the revamped CCA across each section, so you know what to expect.
What most candidates miss: this isn't just a math test. BCG is measuring who you are and whether you are consistent in your answers.
You'll learn:
Why consistency in the working style sections matters more than picking the "right" answer
The elimination strategy that helps you move faster on problem-solving questions
What appearing neutral or inconsistent signals to BCG — and why it's a red flag
Resources:
Join Black Belt – includes 4 CCA practice versions + full interview prep coaching
Book 15 minutes with Katie – talk through your support options and whether Black Belt is right for you
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Everyone wonders what comes after consulting, but the exits aren't talked about.
In this episode of Consulting Unpacked, Jenny Rae (ex-Bain) breaks down the 5 most common exit paths – and why consulting opens more doors than almost any other career move.
Resources:
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Sebastian is a Purdue junior with Bain interviews coming up. He ran a full first-round Bain case live – and after every section, coach Mitali stopped and told him exactly what worked and what he missed.
Mitali spent 5 years in consulting, including as a senior consultant at Bain in London. She's coached 350+ people into MBB and used to interview candidates herself – so she knows what Bain is looking for.
You'll see:
Why "financial vs. non-financial" is too generic for Bain – and what to say instead
How to read an exhibit the way Bain wants it done
The math mistake Sebastian made live – and how he recovered
How to give a final recommendation backed by the numbers, not your gut
Coaching with Mitali:
Join the Black Belt case prep program for personalized coaching with Mitali and a prep strategy tailored to your goals and timeline
Connect with Mitali on LinkedIn
Resources:
Create a free account to access Case Interview Foundations – a 7-day case interview crash course
Watch more McKinsey, BCG, and Bain case interview demos on YouTube
Free Consulting Prep Just Got a Whole Lot Better
Create a free MC account for access to step-by-step learning pathways, a brand new case prep course, and more. Download the MC app to prep anywhere.
Connect With Management Consulted
Create a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep today
Schedule a free 15min consultation with the MC Team
Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube
Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok
Join an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more