S23E23: The Unsexy Habit That Landed Him a BCG Offer

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Send us Fan MailBruno had every disadvantage on paper: international student, non-target school, three internships that didn't add up to one clear story.He didn't let it hold him back, landing a full-time offer at BCG.In this episode of Recruiting Reality Check, Katie – MC's Black Belt Advisor – breaks down what got Bruno there. Spoiler: it wasn't more cases. It was a plan he stuck to even when it felt too "boring" to work. Turns out, unsexy habits get results.We cover:Why stacking cases with peers doesn't fix a weak strategyHow Bruno turned a shared home country into 3 real referralsThe unsexy habit Katie tells every candidate to copyResources:If you're stacking cases and still not landing offers, Black Belt fixes the approach, not just the repsNot sure your profile is competitive for MBB? 15 minutes with Katie will tell you where you standYour free MC account unlocks Case Foundations and the same tools Bruno used to build his planConnect 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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