Honest, Smart, Hardworking
I first heard Warren Buffet speak in person 20 years ago. He had a standard speech he would give on how to be successful in
March 17, 2020
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Coronavirus: Analysis, Conclusions & Takeaways
I started writing this article a few days ago on March 5th 2020, but I didn’t get to finish it until March 16th 2020. It’s
March 16, 2020
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Coronavirus: Who Gets a Hospital Bed?
Background: By day, I write and teach my students on CaseInterview.com about how to have a successful career. By night, I volunteer with my county
March 12, 2020
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Indecision
When you’re faced with two options where you know that one option will be good and the other bad, it’s useful to take the time
March 4, 2020
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Pre-Existing Knowledge
When you’re trying to explain a complex idea to someone, it’s extremely helpful to explain your new idea using terms, concepts, or ideas that the
March 2, 2020
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Authority vs. Influence
When most people think of power, they think of the person in the conference room with the most authority. Formal authority comes from decision-making power
February 26, 2020
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Lacking Confidence
I was recently holding office hours for my Inner Circle members. One of my members asked me what to do
Conflicts of Interest
In a world of competing agendas, it’s inevitable that you will have a conflict of interest with a client, colleague,
Consulting Resume – The Ultimate Guide on How to Write the Perfect Consulting Resume
For almost any professional job, applicants are required to provide a resume and cover letter to demonstrate their qualifications. Your
Do No Harm
When a medical student becomes a doctor, he or she is asked to take the Hippocratic Oath. The oath comes
Identifying Key Drivers in a Case Interview
One of the nuanced skills that I’m noticing some people having difficulty with is the ability to identify the “key
Feedback Loops
One of the most useful management tools is the feedback loop. Feedback involves some mechanism that provides you with data
BCG Success Stories
I frequently receive emails from readers who have successfully landed an offer from BCG. I want to share their stories
Tips for the Case Interview
This article focuses on a few questions that I’ve been asked by readers. The tips that I recommend for these
Common Questions on the Case Interview
Here are some common questions that I’ve received about the case interview and my replies. The first is around timing
Ad Hominem Attacks on Greta Thunberg
Over the last week or so, I’ve been watching people’s reactions to 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg. A year ago,