EPISODE · May 20, 2026 · 29 MIN
S23E11: 400 Bain Resumes Reviewed – 3 Mistakes She Saw Every Time
from Strategy Simplified · host Management Consulted
Send us Fan MailMaile 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 qualificationsWhy writing responsibilities instead of impact gets you screened out fastThe formatting signals that tell a consultant you lack attention to detailResources:Have your resume rebuilt by ex-consultants who know what MBB is looking for – join Black BeltNot sure where to start? Book 15 minutes with KatieConnect With Management ConsultedCreate a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep todaySchedule a free 15min consultation with the MC TeamWatch the video version of the podcast on YouTubeFollow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTokJoin an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more
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Send us Fan Mail 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 lear...
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