19 Mar 2025
34m

S17E4: Can You Break Into Consulting with 25+ Years of Experience?

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Strategy Simplified

This podcast interviews Matt Granger, a McKinsey & Company specialist, about his career transition into consulting after 20 years in the travel and logistics industry. The interview details his journey, including his various roles in the airline industry, his experience as a defense contractor, and his decision to pursue the "expert path" at McKinsey. Matt describes the interview process, emphasizing the importance of case study preparation and highlighting the support he received from Management Consulted's Black Belt program. He advises aspiring consultants to gain broad experience across different roles within their industry, rather than specializing deeply in one area. The interview concludes with anecdotes about his travel and hiking experiences.

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