S22E6: Consulting Unpacked | How I’d Break Into Consulting If I Had to Start Over

2026-01-28

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Send a textIf I had to break into consulting again today — starting from a clean slate — this is exactly how I’d do it.In this episode of Consulting Unpacked, Jenny Rae walks through the step-by-step strategy she would use to maximize her odds.You’ll learn:What to focus on first — and what most candidates waste time onHow to build real confidence for interviews (not just “prep”)The mindset shift that separates 80% outcomes from real offersThis is the playbook for candidates who don’t want to almost break in — they want to win.Add...

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If I had to break into consulting again today — starting from a clean slate — this is exactly how I’d do it.

In this episode of Consulting Unpacked, Jenny Rae walks through the step-by-step strategy she would use to maximize her odds.

You’ll learn:

What to focus on first — and what most candidates waste time on
How to build real confidence for interviews (not just “prep”)
The mindset shift that separates 80% outcomes from real offers

This is the playbook for candidates who don’t want to almost break in — they want to win.

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