Remote Consulting: How the Industry Has Changed and What It Means for You
Consulting has changed post-COVID. Learn how remote and hybrid models work at MBB firms and what it means for career growth. Ashwin Shetty | ex-Bain | Founder MBB Prep | 500+ MBB Offers Published: March 2026 | 5 min read How the Work Model Has Shifted | What This Means If You’re Applying | The […]
Post-Consulting Career: Exit Opportunities and How to Maximize Them
Leaving consulting? Discover the best exit opportunities from MBB and how to position yourself for PE, startups, and corp strategy roles. Ashwin Shetty | ex-Bain | Founder MBB Prep | 500+ MBB Offers Published: March 2026 | 5 min read What Makes Your Consulting Background Valuable | Where Consultants Go | When to Leave | […]
Consulting Behavioral Interview: Storytelling Techniques That Win Offers
Master consulting behavioral interviews with proven storytelling frameworks. Expert advice from ex-Bain on what interviewers really want. Ashwin Shetty | ex-Bain | Founder MBB Prep | 500+ MBB Offers Published: March 2026 | 5 min read Why Stories Beat Answers | Building Your Story Portfolio | Structuring Your Narratives | Adapting to Different Interviewing Styles […]
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 […]
The Consulting Mindset: How Top Performers Think Under Pressure
What separates great consultants from good ones? It’s mindset. Learn the mental frameworks top MBB performers use under pressure. Ashwin Shetty | ex-Bain | Founder MBB Prep | 500+ MBB Offers Published: March 2026 | 5 min read What Makes the Consulting Mindset Different | Surviving (and Using) a High-Feedback Environment | Thinking Like a […]
Beyond MBB: How to Evaluate Boutique and Tier-2 Consulting Firms
Not targeting MBB? Learn how to evaluate boutique consulting firms, what they offer, and how to position yourself for offers. Ashwin Shetty | ex-Bain | Founder MBB Prep | 500+ MBB Offers Published: March 2026 | 5 min read What’s Actually Out There | What to Actually Evaluate | The Exit Opportunities Question | Culture […]
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 […]
First 90 Days in Consulting: What New Hires Wish They Knew
Starting at an MBB firm? Here’s what the first 90 days really look like — onboarding, first project, travel, and building your reputation. Ashwin Shetty | ex-Bain | Founder MBB Prep | 500+ MBB Offers Published: March 2026 | 5 min read Onboarding: Drinking from the Fire Hose | Your First Project Assignment | Managing […]
Career Change to Consulting: A Tactical Guide for Industry Professionals
Experienced professional switching to consulting? Step-by-step roadmap covering resume, interview prep, and positioning from an ex-MBB insider. Ashwin Shetty | ex-Bain | Founder MBB Prep | 500+ MBB Offers Published: March 2026 | 5 min read What the Experienced Hire Market Looks Like | Is Consulting Actually Right for You? | Translating Your Experience for […]
Case Interview Structure: How Top Candidates Build Winning Frameworks
Learn how elite consulting candidates use adaptive structure — not rigid frameworks — to ace case interviews. Expert tips from an ex-Bain manager. Ashwin Shetty | ex-Bain | Founder MBB Prep | 500+ MBB Offers Published: March 2026 | 5 min read Why Frameworks Alone Won’t Get You There | Building Structures That Can Bend […]