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What is consulting? Why do you work in private equity? On Secrets of the City, we explore what "City

21/04/2023

🚨🎙 Final episode of S3! Min went through a pretty common career path for City workers - consulting > PE > VC. But his story is anything but common. In this episode we get a totally unfiltered view of what Min and does and doesn't like about the "City treadmill". Listen now!🎙🚨

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Listen to Secrets of the City on Spotify. What is consulting? Why do you work in private equity? Secrets of the City uncovers the stories behind the people who work in highly lucrative yet enigmatic "City jobs". Hosted by Aayush Sonthalia.

30/01/2023

🚨🎙 NEW EPISODE! One of my favourite episodes I have recorded to date! Today we meet Imran Mahmud. Imran has had a truly eclectic career - he trained to be a doctor at Oxford and Harvard, then worked as a consultant at McKinsey, before he founded his own telemedicine company. Now he's an angel investor. We discuss how Imran balanced work and life in the most demanding careers, and lessons he learned while building his own business. Listen now - you don't want to miss this one!🎙🚨

Apple: https://apple.co/3ekSTO2
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2XDKWh9

Listen to Secrets of the City on Spotify.

12/11/2022

🚨🎙 NEW EPISODE! In the next episode of Season 3, we speak with Taariq Ismail. Taariq joined the 'City life' before he even went to university through a summer placement at Accenture. From there he has gone from strength to strength - including a full-time role at Accenture, an Analytics consultant at OC&C and most recently a strategy manager at RELX. We talk about his journey, motivations and future plans. Listen now! 🎙🚨

Apple: https://apple.co/3ekSTO2
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2XDKWh9

Listen to Secrets of the City on Spotify.

10/09/2022

*drumroll* We are back with Season 3 of Secrets of the City! During this season we will explore life beyond the City. First up: Kam Taj. Kam spent 6 months at Roland Berger before quitting to start his own performance coaching business. We explore his brief stint in the City and talk about his journey from consultant to successful founder. Listen to a short clip below, full episode available wherever you find your podcasts (links below)!

Apple: https://apple.co/3ekSTO2
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2XDKWh9

25/01/2022

🚨🎙 NEW EPISODE! For the final episode of Season 2, we look at what it takes to succeed in consulting once you've gotten past all the CV checks, tests and interviews! Most importantly, there are things you can start doing NOW that will set you up for success down the line. Listen now!🎙🚨

Apple: https://apple.co/3ekSTO2
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2XDKWh9

05/11/2021

🚨🎙 NEW EPISODE ALERT! I am often asked why I decided to become a consultant. There isn't just one reason though - it is a combination of many factors. Listen to the next episode to find out why, and hopefully get some inspiration for when you apply to a consulting job!🎙🚨

Apple: https://apple.co/3ekSTO2
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2XDKWh9

‎Business · 2021

04/09/2021

🚨🎙 After a summer break, we are back with a brand new episode! What exactly is consulting? Strategy consulting, management consulting, financial consulting... the list and terminology can often be confusing and endless. Today we unpack what "consulting" actually means by talking about five of the most common types. Listening to this will help you understand how the industry works, and equip you to choose what type of consulting is right for you. 🎙🚨

Apple: https://apple.co/3ekSTO2
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2XDKWh9

13/06/2021

🚨🎙 Application season is slowly creeping up on us. Most employers will ask for a cover letter as part of this process. It probably isn't as important as nailing your CV (which you can hear about in our previous episode), but having a great cover letter can help tip you over the line and get an interview. And many candidates often spend days writing and perfecting their cover letters. So how can you write an excellent cover letter without spending days and weeks doing it? Find out now! 🎙🚨

Apple: https://apple.co/3ekSTO2
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2XDKWh9

18/04/2021

🚨🎙 New episode dropping! Today we talk about how to nail your CV - with 5 easy tips. Check it out now! 🎙🚨

Apple: https://apple.co/3ekSTO2
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2XDKWh9

21/03/2021

🚨🎙 New episode out today! By popular demand, we have just released a short 10-minute "Day in the Life" episode. Ever wondered what a strategy consultant actually does..? Listen to find out 🎙🚨

Apple: https://apple.co/3ekSTO2
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2XDKWh9

19/12/2020

🚨🚨 Last time we discussed how to ace your interview once you get in the room. But behind every interview success there is heaps of preparation that goes into it - so how should YOU prepare to help you put your best foot forward? Find out in the latest episode! 🚨🚨

Apple: https://apple.co/3ekSTO2
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2XDKWh9

What is consulting? Why do you work in private equity? Secrets of the City uncovers the stories behind the people who work in highly lucrative yet enigmatic "City jobs". Hosted by Aayush Sonthalia.

14/12/2020

Do you have a case study interview coming? Want to write the perfect CV? Check out Season 2 of Secrets of the City! This season we will be talking about tips to help you land your dream consulting or finance job through short, bite-sized podcasts. Perfect to listen on a run or on your way to lectures. First up: three ways to ace a case study interview - listen and susbcribe now!

Apple: https://apple.co/3ekSTO2
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2XDKWh9

06/12/2020

Do you have a consulting interview coming up or do you know someone who does? Check out the first episode of Season 2 of Secrets of the City! This season I will be talking about my own experiences and advice after two years in consulting. First up: three ways to ace a case study interview - listen now!

Apple: https://apple.co/3ekSTO2
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2XDKWh9

24/10/2020

🚨🚨 New episode!! 🚨🚨 On episode 8 we speak to Kajol Pfc, a Senior Consultant at Deloitte. How are the Big 4 different from other consultancies? And how did Kajol end up there after starting her own company at university? All this and more in today’s show. Listen now! 🎧

We would also like to thank Locked City for making this episode possible! Also check out Kajol’s own YouTube page for tips and videos about what consulting is at management.consultant!

👉Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3ekSTO2
👉Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2XDKWh9

What is consulting? Why do you work in private equity? Secrets of the City uncovers the stories behind the people who work in highly lucrative yet enigmatic "City jobs". Hosted by Aayush Sonthalia.

09/08/2020

Many computer scientists end up working for the big tech firms: Google, Facebook, Amazon... but there are also many data science jobs in the City. McKinsey, for example, houses one of the world's leading data analytics firms. Today we speak to Imran Ahmed, where we learn more about McKinsey, Quantum Black and everything in between. Listen now! 🎧

We would also like to thank our first ever sponsor Locked City for making this episode possible! Check out their page to discover some of the physical Secrets of the City!

👉Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3ekSTO2
👉Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2XDKWh9

06/06/2020

We've just released Episode 5 (Finance Strikes Back...)!

Today we speak to Laura Andrews about her time as an investment banker at JP Morgan. We talk about what makes investment banking such an attractive position, but also the challenges of a hugely demanding role. Listen below! 🎧

👉Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3ekSTO2
👉Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2XDKWh9

16/05/2020

New episode!! One of my favourite ones so far: today we speak to Kate McGarrahan, a Senior Consultant at OC&C Strategy Consultants. We explore the many leaps of faith Kate took to get to where she is today (marketing > MBA > consulting), and discuss the many lessons she learned along the way. Links below:

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2XDKWh9
Apple: https://apple.co/3ekSTO2
Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3citxOY

20/04/2020

Thanks to all of you for listening to Episode 1 of the show and I'm glad so many of you enjoyed it! The second episode of Secrets of the City is now also available! Today we speak to Mudit Gupta, who is an Associate at BCG London. We dig deeper into the growing importance of big data analytics and coding in the consulting industry, as well as learn about the different types of projects a consultant does. Listen now!

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2XDKWh9
Apple: https://apple.co/3ekSTO2
Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3citxOY

15/04/2020

The first episode of Secrets of the City is now out! On this episode we talk to Daisy Irving-Hyman, who is an Associate Consultant at OC&C Strategy Consultants. We explore how Daisy balances her passions for sustainability and running with the daily demands of consulting. We also learn why she decided to do consulting in the first place! Links below:

Apple: https://apple.co/3ekSTO2
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2XDKWh9
Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3citxOY

‎Careers · 2020

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*drumroll* We are back with Season 3 of Secrets of the City! During this season we will explore life beyond the City. First up: Kam Taj. Kam spent 6 months at Roland Berger before quitting to start his own performance coaching business. We explore his brief stint in the City and talk about his journey from consultant to successful founder. Listen to a short clip below, full episode available wherever you find your podcasts (links below)! #consulting #strategy #podcast #careers #managementconsulting Apple: https://apple.co/3ekSTO2 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2XDKWh9

3 Tips to Ace Any Case Study Interview

Do you have a case study interview coming? Want to write the perfect CV? Check out Season 2 of Secrets of the City! This season we will be talking about tips to help you land your dream consulting or finance job through short, bite-sized podcasts. Perfect to listen on a run or on your way to lectures. First up: three ways to ace a case study interview - listen and susbcribe now! #interviews #casestudies #consulting #careers #finance #cityjobs #jobs Apple: https://apple.co/3ekSTO2 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2XDKWh9

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