Victor Cheng

Rank Order Your Goals

I’ve had a multi-decade debate with myself about solving one problem at a time or multi-tasking and trying to solve multiple problems concurrently. After much

July 21, 2020 No Comments

The Total Game Changer

One of the single most powerful, life-changing, and career-changing tools is the ability to understand what somebody else needs. I know that sounds terribly anticlimactic but hear

July 16, 2020 1 Comment

Simple vs. Easy

Some of the most brilliant insights in life are simple to understand but not always easy to act on. I like making the distinction between

July 14, 2020 No Comments

Real-World Case

Here is a real-world situation. You’ve been hired by an industry association representing the 3,000 colleges located in the United States. Due to COVID-19, nearly

July 10, 2020 24 Comments

Implied vs. Explicit Expectations

All relationships work more smoothly when expectations are clear and explicit. The opposite of an explicit expectation is an implied one. Let’s look at both

July 8, 2020 No Comments

The Recession — Now What?

I wrote the following article for my CEOs. I thought you might find it useful. In talking to many people about the global recession, I’ve

June 19, 2020 No Comments

Networking, Practice, and Extreme Preparation

The following is a letter I received from an F1Y who took a calculated path and persisted, despite many setbacks,

Bain Interview Success

Here are a few success stories from readers that contain some useful tips for others pursuing a career with Bain.

BCG International Offers

These success stories come from readers who landed offers to work at international BCG firms. If you are in a

What to Do After the Consulting Firm Offer

Question: I am very excited to have received my dream consulting firm offer just two days ago. I don’t think

AT Kearney Industry Hire

Success Story: I am writing to thank you for your website’s instruction and your emails. I recently received an Associate

How to Think More Analytically… Automatically

I was reading an email from a member of my case interview preparation community that had recently gotten offers from Bain and

Booz Allen Hamilton Interview – Middle East

Question on Booz Allen Hamilton Interview: Hello Victor, I wanted to inform you that I had applied to Booz Allen

BCG Interview

I received an email the other day from an F1Y (future first year) who recently got an offer following his

Why Is Victor Cheng So Damn Picky?

Question: I would like to do three things: a) Express my appreciation and gratitude for your resources and help, b)

BCG Lateral Hire

Question: I recently completed six interviews with BCG and am about to receive my offer to join them as a

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