Strategy Simplified

S23E4: How Experienced Hires Break Into MBB: A Proven 4-Step System

April 24, 2026·59 min
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Send us Fan Mail Laura Ackermann once worked with a hospital executive in his 50s – years of running a mid-sized US hospital – who wanted to apply for McKinsey's Associate position. She was outraged. Not at him – at how common the pattern is. Experienced hires undervalue what they've built. They apply too low. Skip networking because it feels uncomfortable. Wait to start case prep because the timeline isn't obvious. And then the window closes. In this episode, Laura (BCG → McKinsey seni...

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