How to Get Referrals for Consulting Interviews: A Step-by-Step Guide
A referral can get your resume to the top of the pile. Here’s exactly how to ask for consulting referrals without being awkward. Ashwin Shetty | ex-Bain | Founder MBB Prep | 500+ MBB Offers Published: March 2026 | 5 min read Why Referrals Matter More Than You Think | What Not To Do | […]
MBA vs. Non-MBA: Two Paths Into Management Consulting
Do you need an MBA to get into consulting? Ex-Bain manager compares MBA and non-MBA paths to MBB and tier-2 firms. Ashwin Shetty | ex-Bain | Founder MBB Prep | 500+ MBB Offers Published: March 2026 | 5 min read The Myth of the Single Path | The MBA Route: What It Actually Gets You […]
Managing Stress During Consulting Recruiting: A Practical Guide
Consulting recruiting is stressful. Here’s a practical mental health guide for managing anxiety, pressure, and rejection. Ashwin Shetty | ex-Bain | Founder MBB Prep | 500+ MBB Offers Published: March 2026 | 5 min read Why Consulting Recruiting Is Uniquely Stressful | Strategies That Actually Help | Performance Anxiety on Interview Day | The Long […]
Consulting Rejection: How to Handle It and Come Back Stronger
Got rejected from McKinsey, BCG, or Bain? Here’s the honest truth about re-applications and how to strengthen your candidacy. Ashwin Shetty | ex-Bain | Founder MBB Prep | 500+ MBB Offers Published: March 2026 | 5 min read The Initial Sting | Understanding What the Rejection Actually Means | Getting Useful Feedback | Deciding Whether […]
Consulting Resume Guide: Why a One-Page Resume Gets More Interviews
Your consulting resume needs to be one page. Ex-Bain manager explains exactly how to structure it to get past resume screens. Ashwin Shetty | ex-Bain | Founder MBB Prep | 500+ MBB Offers Published: March 2026 | 5 min read Why Consulting Firms Want One Page | What Goes on the Page | Formatting That […]
Consulting Networking Guide: A Strategic Approach to Getting Referrals
Networking is the #1 way into consulting. Ex-Bain manager shares the exact strategy to build connections that lead to referrals and interviews. Ashwin Shetty | ex-Bain | Founder MBB Prep | 500+ MBB Offers Published: March 2026 | 5 min read Why Networking Actually Matters | Start Before You Need Anything | Growing Your Network […]
Why Most Consulting Applicants Fail: 7 Mistakes to Avoid
Most consulting applicants fail before the interview. Learn the 7 critical mistakes and how to avoid them. Expert advice from ex-Bain. Ashwin Shetty | ex-Bain | Founder MBB Prep | 500+ MBB Offers Published: March 2026 | 5 min read The Funnel Most Candidates Don’t Think About | The Networking Piece Most People Get Wrong […]