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Bain consultant blueprint for breaking into consulting and thriving globally

Breaking into consulting looks very different when you hear it from someone who has actually done it. In this episode, we sat down with Jey Varshini Vijaya Pandian [https://www.linkedin.com/feed/#], ex Bain & Company [https://www.linkedin.com/feed/#] and an HEC Paris [https://www.linkedin.com/feed/#] graduate, to talk about what consulting actually looks like once you are inside the firm and what most candidates misunderstand while preparing. We spoke about her journey into Bain, how recruiting decisions are really made behind the scenes, and what interviewers are actually listening for when you answer a case or a fit question. Not the polished buzzwords, but how you think, how you explain, and how you handle ambiguity. We also got into what makes some candidates stand out early, why many strong profiles still struggle in interviews, and how expectations change once you move from campus hiring to lateral roles. A lot of this came from her own experience working on cases, sitting in rooms where decisions were made, and seeing patterns repeat across candidates. If you are preparing for consulting or strategy roles and want a more grounded view of what really matters, this conversation will help you recalibrate how you prep.

How I Found My Place in Strategy Consulting

What happens when you land the consulting role you’ve worked toward but the reality feels different than you expected? In this episode, we speak with Hareth Ali from Bain & Company, Doha, who shares his story of stepping into the consulting world, building confidence, and learning how to show up in a fast-paced, demanding environment.From early doubts to leading projects without a manager, Hareth opens up about the personal and professional lessons that shaped him along the way.If you’re exploring consulting, preparing for interviews, or wondering what life at a top firm looks like on the inside, this episode offers real perspective. Want to break into consulting or strategy roles, checkout our advanced prep program BC+: https://www.beingconsultant.com/become-a-member Join the world's biggest community of problem solvers: https://link.beingconsultant.com/BeingConsultantCommunity-4Being Consultant LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/beingconsultant/ Being Consultant Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/beingconsultant?igsh=Nzg1NHQ1eGQ1M2c5 #BainAndCompany #ConsultingInsights #WorkAndIdentity #StartingOut #CareerGrowth #ConversationsThatMatter #BehindTheTitle #VoicesInConsulting #PathAndProgress

How I Found My Place in Strategy Consulting | Teaser

You think you're supposed to have all the answers on day one. But most of the time, you're still figuring out the questions.In this conversation, Hareth Ali shares what it felt like to step into Bain — the assumptions, the reality, and the quiet work of building confidence in a space that moves fast.This isn’t just about careers. It’s about learning how to carry yourself, even when you’re still becoming the person you want to be.Teaser’s out now. Full episode drops soon.Want to break into consulting or strategy roles, checkout our advanced prep program BC+: https://www.beingconsultant.com/become-a-memberJoin the world's biggest community of problem solvers: https://link.beingconsultant.com/BeingConsultantCommunity-4Being Consultant LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/beingconsultant/Being Consultant Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/beingconsultant?igsh=Nzg1NHQ1eGQ1M2c5#BainAndCompany #ConsultingInsights #WorkAndIdentity #StartingOut #CareerGrowth #ConversationsThatMatter #BehindTheTitle #VoicesInConsulting #PathAndProgress

Bain to startup to CXO - Solving Problems & Navigating changes

What does it take to keep reinventing your professional and personal life without losing your sense of direction? Anmol Agarwal, an IIM Ahmedabad alumni and former Bain consultant, shares her story of resilience and transition. She talks about starting out in consulting, making the bold choice to launch her own D2C brand, and then stepping into the challenge of leading a family business. Through each shift, she reflects on the lessons she carried forward and the role her personal life played in shaping those decisions. This conversation is an honest look at building a career on your own terms and finding strength in change.Join the world's biggest community of problem solvers: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BuJk9VMfMfzFQ5SbyUZtKyBeing Consultant LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/beingconsultant/Being Consultant Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/beingconsultant?igsh=Nzg1NHQ1eGQ1M2c5#ConsultingCareer#WomenInConsulting#CareerJourney#Mckinsey #MBAJourney #CXO #D2C#ConsultingInIndia#BCG #Bain

FROM CONSULTING TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Anmol Agarwal’s journey is a reminder that careers do not need to follow a single track. She began in consulting at Bain, thrived in a demanding role, and then chose to step away to build her own D2C brand from the ground up. Later, she took on the responsibility of leading a family business, showing once again how reinvention can open new doors. Alongside these shifts, she also made space for her personal life, from marriage to motherhood, proving that career and personal milestones can move together. Her story is about resilience, risk-taking, and the courage to keep starting over. The full episode drops soon!The episode drops soon.Join the world's biggest community of problem solvers: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BuJk9VMfMfz... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUJKb00zZ3FvSDdEaHhBV1B1LTlvRTRGV2ZxUXxBQ3Jtc0ttS09uSXVXLWJveDVkQnFKTUdfYU1MaktJdUpsRkotWnVXTkFmSzY1TjlPVHd1RTZuYXh0dnVZY1d3alQ0Vkp4YnRmT3BRcHVPQUpPNi1Oa1NFTjBVeFdIM1R5RzJNZ2Nja3p1Z2EyemllZzN0TGVMdw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fchat.whatsapp.com%2FBuJk9VMfMfzFQ5SbyUZtKy&v=FiT4p5cQUQE]Being Consultant LinkedIn -   / beingconsultant   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblhUNGxwT21fWDFrZTNFSmVxREk1T0NpclZLd3xBQ3Jtc0tsWWhLV0tsNkMxc2RwZkRuQ1BGWlNiZlMybFVZMmNKQUNXdG5iZFZxNDU1OWtmNF9qb0s1aXQtY2k3ejNSbnFmYkdQWmlzb3RIR1RLUUxkSkhQelRYOWE0aW0zX3YwdjR0QTZrS2JkekNFb19jTGdKUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fbeingconsultant%2F&v=FiT4p5cQUQE]Being Consultant Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/beingconsul... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblAzay1XdTRzS3pHa05hMGRkc01hOG04SF9wd3xBQ3Jtc0tuUHQ2MkxJdUsyNXBTcjg3dDRabTQ0VUJ4d1FORGJqS19venliMEM1YXZHb2duZlNpRnZ5VUEzb2h5UmZHXzcxTUJVdmxqVEppVEE4U2FrMGJJVnpfWjFrV2FKanBnbkUxc054UXhhMVlob241b25Law&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fbeingconsultant%3Figsh%3DNzg1NHQ1eGQ1M2c5&v=FiT4p5cQUQE]#ConsultingCareer [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/consultingcareer]#WomenInConsulting [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/womeninconsulting]#CareerJourney [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/careerjourney]#Mckinsey [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mckinsey] #MBAJourney [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mbajourney] #CXO [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/cxo] #D2C [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/d2c]#ConsultingInIndia [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/consultinginindia]#BCG [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/bcg] #Bain [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/bain]